On Sunday 13 March, St Columba’s bade farewell to its Minister, Revd Liz Blair, after 10½ years in North Shields. The morning service picked up the theme of a topsy-turvy world from Saturday’s Mad Hatter’s Tea Party. Indeed, the Mad Hatter herself put in an appearance during the service, in full costume. We reflected that […]
Remembrance
As part of our morning service on Sunday 8 November, we brought forward poppy crosses in memory of church members who had been killed in the two world wars. The service was made up of a series of short readings and reflections by several members of the congregation, looking towards the ultimate vision of a […]
Remembering All Saints
All Saints’ Day fell on a Sunday this year, and so our morning worship on 1 November included a remembrance of the saints who have gone before us, and in particular dearly-loved members and friends of our church who have passed away. As part of the service, we were invited to come forward and light […]
Japan Jamboree
One of our Scouts took part in the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan this summer. Thomas returned to tell the church about this amazing experience, and to thank us for our support. During the morning service on 18 October, he gave a very interesting presentation on this event. Thomas attended as part of a […]
Harvest Festival 2015
St Columba’s Church was fuller than usual for harvest festival on Sunday 4 October, with beavers, cubs, scouts, rainbows, brownies, guides and friends augmenting the congregation. The children and young people played an active part in the service, acting out a dramatic re-telling of the parable of the sower, competing to make mashed potato, and […]