Intimations
Welcome, to Blackhall St Columba’s Church. This intimation sheet is for Sunday 26 April 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. As this Sunday is a Family Service there will be no Sunday Club.
Funeral Information:
Following my announcement of the death of the Rev Ria Plate I can now inform you of her funeral arrangements. Following a private Interment at Morton Hall, at 10:30hrs on Monday 27 April 2026, there will be a Memorial Service, at Blackhall St Columba’s Parish Church, at 12:00 noon to which all are invited.
Romans Study - CONNECT – Following our highly successful canter through the whole Bible on the lead up to Easter we have decided to take a slightly more focused look at Paul’s Letter to the Romans. This will be done using a combination of video material and group discussion. We begin our look on Sunday 10 May 2026, from 6pm to around 7:15pm. All are welcome. There is no need to have been at any previous events or have read the letter before.
Tuesday Topics - are delighted to welcome Kath Hay back to give us another talk involving our Scottish history when she tells us all about “The Lost Honours of Scotland”. It should be a fascinating talk and all are welcome to the small hall at 7.30 on Tuesday 28th April. This will be the last meeting of the session apart from our Theatre outing so come along and join us and hear the amazing story of our Scottish Crown Jewels.
Mid-week PEACE Service – the next service will take place at 12:00 o’clock on Wednesday 29 April 2026 and will be followed, as usual, by soup, tea & coffee. All are welcome.
Pilgrimage Trip – As a variation to the trips we have previously organised to Inchcolm Island we are looking to organise a local trip to Rosslyn Chapel on Wednesday 15 July 2026. The plan is to arrive at the Chapel around 12:15hrs when we will look round the Chapel before receiving an information talk at about 12:45hrs. This will then be followed by a Prayer service led by the Chapel. We will then be free to enjoy lunch (details to be decided) before returning home. Adult Tickets are £12.00 and Concessions (for over 65’s) are £10.00. We will hope to car share / look at hiring a minibus. Depending on numbers and vehicle availability. Anyone interested should contact Ruth Laidlaw or Shona Cook as soon as possible.
Nurture Committee – As a consequence of our elders conference we are looking at the Church Working Groups and are looking to re-vitalize each of them. At the last meeting of the Kirk Session we decided to reform the Nurture Committee. The Nurture Committee will have oversight of a number of areas including: activities such as a labyrinth project, the library, organising pilgrimage visits such as the ones done to Inchcolm Island, oversight and co-ordinating the role of house or study groups such as Connect, Alpha and the like and having a role supporting our Sunday Club. If anyone is interested in helping with any, or all, of these activities please speak with me or George Davidson.
Blackhall Bulletin Deadlines – The deadline for the September issue is Sunday 2nd August, and for the November/December issue Sunday, October 25th
Murder Mystery Evening - Sunday 26th April 2026 at 4:30pm. As with previous events a high tea of fish suppers from the Corbie will be served. The cost this year will be £25.00.
Music@ St Columba’s – At 7pm, on Saturday 16th May, the St David’s Brass Band will be playing a concert. Admission is free. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be collected for the band.
OTHER CHURCHES / EVENTS
Summer Fair & Pet Day – On 30 May 2026, Drylaw Parish Church, are holding a summer fair from 11am – 2pm with stalls, baking, toys tombola and much more. They invite people to bring their pet for a blessing and promise pet related st