Churches Together in North Shields were faced with a rare wet Good Friday this year, but did not let the weather beat us. A huge crowd of worshippers packed into St Columba’s Church for the service that would have been held in the open air of Northumberland Square. The highlight was the presentation of a […]
Good Friday 2014
The highlight of the open air service on Good Friday was a dramatic presentation on the theme of “What is Truth?” This also reflected the theme of North Tyneside’s contribution to the BBC’s Great North Passion event at South Shields later that morning. The drama involved movement and speech both by individuals and groups of […]
Easter Baptism
St Columba’s Church celebrated a baptism as part of the Easter weekend this year, echoing the traditions of the early centuries of the Christian church. The weekend began with evening communion on Maundy Thursday round a table in an upper room, the Lishman Hall. This commemorated Jesus’ last supper, as told in all four Gospels. […]
Good Friday Drama
Churches Together in North Shields acted out the Good Friday story with dramatic effect for the people of the town. Revd Liz Blair led the service in Northumberland Square, and short speeches were given by the elected Mayor of North Tyneside, Mrs Linda Arkley, and the MP for Tynemouth, Mr Alan Campbell. Members of St […]