Weekly Update #132 – 20 November

St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #132 20th November 2022 From the Good News Herald Hello everyone, from John In 1925 the then Pope Pius XI initiated a celebration of ‘Christ the King’. It was intended to remind the world of Christ’s rule over mankind in […]

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Weekly Update #84 – 21 November

St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #84 21st November 2021 From the Minister                               It’s kingship, but not as we know it … Welcome to the end of the Church year, in terms […]

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Shoebox Sunday 2020

Our collection of gift-filled shoeboxes for underprivileged children around the world was somewhat different this year. However, the work of Operation Christmas Child continues, and more than 59 shoeboxes have been donated from St Columba’s members and friends.  In our online worship on Sunday 15 November, we heard about how much these Christmas gift boxes […]

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Weekly Update #28: Sunday 27 September

St Columba’s United Reformed Church 30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #28: Sunday 27th September 2020 From the Minister         First the blade, and then the ear… “First the blade, and then the ear, then the full corn shall appear …” (Henry Alford (1810-1871) It’s Harvest Sunday at […]

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Shoebox Sunday 2019

On Sunday 17 November, we brought shoeboxes to church, filled with toys, pens and paper, hats and scarves, and equally importantly, love, care, kindness and hope.  It is all part of Operation Christmas Child, ensuring that poor children in other countries receive a present for Christmas.  In Junior Church, we learned about Belarus, where boxes […]

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