30 Northumberland Square | North Shields | NE30 1PW Weekly Update #252 – Sunday 1st June 2025
Image: St Paul and the Philippian Jailer, by Harold Copping, via Wikimedia Commons. Published in JS Howson’s “Scenes from the Life of St Paul and their Religious Lessons”, 1909 edition.
Worship Sunday 1st June
10.30 a.m. A service led by Liz Morrell.
Livestream of morning services from Saint Columba’s
To watch the morning service live, catch up with it later in the week, or view previous services,
10.30 a.m. Pentecost Communion led by the Reverend Dr Trevor Jamison.
Bible readings Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:16-34 A jailer is baptised.
Psalm 97 Light springs up for the righteous.
Revelation 22:12-14,16-17,20-21 God is the Alpha and the Omega.
John 17:20-26 Jesus prays for his disciples.
Minutes and lists of officers, representatives and care team members are attached to the email version of the Weekly Update.
Church Prayer Space – This week: Ascension
The church prayer space, available on Sunday and Tuesday mornings, allows for quiet reflection and prayer.
This week Luke 24: 44 – 53
Prayer:
Lord, when the world is scary Make us brave. When our troubles seem big, Help us to see that you are bigger When we are worried, strengthen our hearts, And give us your peace. Amen.
Image: CLC.
Reminder: HANDS – Wednesday 4th June, 2.00 p.m.
HANDS’ speaker on Wednesday 4th June will be Paula Bennett from Age UK, who will be speaking about services they offer, such as housing, befriending, benefits, dementia care. This is an open meeting and members would like to invite anyone who wishes to come, to join them.
Reminder: Family Movie Night – Thursday 5th June, 4.00 pm
Save the date for our next family movie night at St Columba’s: girl reunited with Maui ancestors to face a journey unlike any other! Come along with family and friends to enjoy the movie, with popcorn, snacks and drinks provided. Contact Irene Frith for more information on 07350 397770.
Reminder: St Columba’s Strawberry Fayre – Saturday 7th June, 10.00 am – 4.00 p.m.
Coinciding with the YMCA Picnic in the Park event in Northumberland Square, St Columba’s will be running our Strawberry Fayre. At the same time, reflecting the North Shields 800 celebration, the church will be open to visitors, featuring a Past, Present and Future exhibition. Volunteers needed: If you are available to steward, serve or bake please put your name on the lists on the hall noticeboard, or contact Norma. Also, items for the tombola (preferably wrapped) are sought – please contact Evelyn.
To watch the morning service live, catch up with it later in the week, or view previous services,
The church prayer space, available on Sunday and Tuesday mornings, allows for quiet reflection and prayer.
Coinciding with the YMCA