The foundation plaque from St Andrew’s Church, Camden Street, has been found. The church was founded in 1817, as a break away from the Scotch Church in Howard Street. Although its first minister was a licentiate of the Church of Scotland, all its subsequent ministers were drawn from the Congregational denomination. The church closed in […]
Knitted Bible Weekend
St Columba’s Church enjoyed a very successful weekend on 13-14 December. Hundreds of people visited the church to see the exhibition of the famous Knitted Bible, and/or to sit down for some warm refreshments. The display of 33 scenes from Bible stories ran right round the worship area, starting with “In the Beginning” and “Adam […]
The Knitted Bible is coming to St Columba’s!
Come and see the wonderful knitted Bible on display in the church during the Victorian Christmas Market weekend, on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December. It has to be seen to be believed! There are 33 scenes from Bible stories, knitted by our sister church, St George’s United Reformed Church in Hartlepool. If you can’t […]
4th Worship Leaders’ Training Day
About 25 people attended the 4th worship leaders’ training day, organised by the Coast Mission Partnership, but open to all churches in the Northern Synod. Retired broadcaster Revd Peter Moth led the day on the theme of communications, with jocular reference to Matthew 13 “You will hear and hear, but never understand; you will look […]
Harvest Festival
St Columba’s Church was packed on Sunday 28 September for harvest festival, which was also combined with Back to Church Sunday, Parade Sunday, and a baptism. The service included traditional harvest hymns, with a more modern song. There were also a couple of short videos, a dramatic presentation of a Bible story, and a quiz, all […]