Intimations
Welcome, to Blackhall St Columba’s Church. This intimation sheet is for Sunday 19 July 2026. Please also check the website and social media for all that is happening. All are welcome at all our services whether in person or on-line.
Parkinson’s UK Coin Collection -in the first week of the coin collection we raised £196.12. Last weeks will be intimated when known.
Retiring Offering for Venezuela – Last week we raised £550 which was donated to Christian Aid for their work through the Disasters Emergency Committee
Mid-week PEACE Service -We are holding a coffee morning for everyone connected to the mid-week PEACE service (this includes soup makers, drivers, speakers, musicians and most importantly, the attendees) on Wednesday 22nd July at 10.30 am. For those who need transport, Ruth will be arranging this. We do hope you will come along and enjoy some fellowship together.
Blackhall Bulletin Deadlines – The deadline for the September issue is Sunday 2nd August, and for the November/December issue Sunday, October 25th
Guides Invitation 15th Sept - The 16 Blackhall, Davidsons Mains and St Serfs Guides, who are going to Girlguiding and Girl Scouting’s World Centre, Our Chalet in Switzerland this month, would like to host you for an evening of photos, memories & stories plus a cup of tea. Our Chalet Mountain Top Moments - Tues 15th Sept, 6.45 - 7.45pm, Blackhall St Columba church in the big hall.
Volunteers Drivers – at the latest Kirk Session meeting it was highlighted that some groups, (Soup & Chat and the Mid-week PEACE Service) are having to indicate to people who would like to come that they have no drivers available to offer them a lift. Volunteers Drivers is a valuable ministry and allows many people to access Church Services and other events that they otherwise couldn’t. Please consider putting your name forward even if it is only on an occasional basis to help out. Details can be given to Les Oliver, (Sunday Services) Ruth Laidlaw, (PEACE Service) Michael Cockburn, (Soup & Chat) or the minister who will put you in touch with the right person..
Romans Study - CONNECT – The next summer social evening for the group will be on Sunday 26th July, at the home of Bill and Maha Campbell, 13 Gordon Road, at 6pm. Refreshments will be provided but please bring something that reminds you of a favourite holiday.
Presbyteries of Edinburgh & West Lothian and Lothian & Borders Elder and Member Worship Training Courses, 2026-27 - there are forthcoming courses available for anyone who may wish to join the Worship team in assisting in leading worship. If anyone is either interested in attending or merely has some questions regarding the process then please speak with Fergus. Level 1 (Introduction to Worship-leading): five Wednesdays at 7.30pm; 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th September 2026.
Church Administrator – Blackhall St Columba’s Church
Blackhall St Columba’s Church is looking for a friendly and organised Church Administrator to support the day‑to‑day running of the Church.
You’ll be the first point of contact, provide general administrative support, help maintain the Church’s website and social media, and assist with communications and event promotion.
Ideal candidates will have:
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Experience in administration or customer‑facing roles
- Competence using Microsoft Office 365
- A welcoming and professional approach
- (Desirable) Experience with websites, social media, or community/charity work
This is a permanent post of 10 hours, payable at £15.00 per hour, Mon – Fri with the exact times to be worked out with the applicant.
To apply, please submit your CV and a short supporting statement to:
Staffing@blackhallstcolumba.org.uk closing date for applicants is the 24th July 2026.
OTHER CHURCHES / EVENTS
Blackhall Library – the new Blackhall Library Temporary Unit will open on Monday 8 June 2026 and will be situated in the grounds of Davidsons Mains Primary School. It will be open from 10am to 8pm, Monday – Wednesday and 10am to 5pm, Thurs – Saturday. Closed Sundays.