We are delighted that St Columba’s has achieved the Eco Church bronze award, in recognition of our efforts to care for God’s creation in our worship and teaching, our management of buildings, our community and global engagement, and members’ lifestyles. This is not our final destination, but an important staging point on a longer journey […]
Eco Matters: Toilet Paper
This is the second in a series of articles from the Eco Church Team at St Columba’s, which are also published in our church magazine. Toilet paper – we all use it everyday, but why, when it comes to choosing a brand, is it so complicated? All supermarkets have a whole aisle devoted to it! […]
Eco Matters: Air Fresheners
This is the first in a series of articles from the Eco Church Team at St Columba’s, which are also published in our church magazine. Air fresheners Did you know that manufacturers don’t need to list all the chemicals in these products and a lot of these products can contain formaldehyde, phthalates and artificial fragrances? […]
Weekly Update #219 – 29 September
St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #219 – 29th September 2024 From the Minister Harvest Time! “Praise God for the harvest of orchard and field” is the first line in […]
Sermon: Lords of Creation?
Humanity in Relation to Nature A sermon preached by the Reverend Dr Trevor Jamison at Saint Columba’s United Reformed Church, North Shields, September 22nd, 2024 Genesis 1:26-31; Philippians 2:5-11 Then God said, ‘Let us make humankind in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, […]