Technology and participation marked the ecumenical service for Christian Aid Week hosted this year by St Columba’s. During the course of the service, led by our own Revd Liz Blair, we were shown 3 short videos from Christian Aid. The first was a humorous view of the responses collectors may encounter with door-to-door collections (including […]
1st North Shields Guides Launches
We have recently launched a new Guides company in North Shields, meeting at St Columba’s Church in Northumberland Square. The group is open to girls aged 10-14, and enquiries are welcomed.
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 […]
Mothering Sunday
Uniformed organisations were out in force at St Columba’s for Mothering Sunday. Rainbows, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts were among the congregation, where we all gave thanks for the many good things that mothers, fathers and other carers do for us. We also heard about other traditions associated with this fourth Sunday in the season of […]
Stewardship Success!
On Sunday 23 March, St Columba’s Church received the good news that the stewardship campaign run earlier this year had exceeded all expectations. Members showed their commitment to God and the church by making pledges to increase their giving to St Columba’s by nearly double the original target. The stewardship team expressed its satisfaction that this […]