Intimations
Welcome, to Blackhall St Columba’s Church. This intimation sheet is for Sunday 24 May 2026, Pentecost Sunday. 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.
Intimation of Funeral arrangements
- following the intimation of the death of one of our members. Jean Wishart, I can now inform you that her funeral service will be held on Thursday 11 June 2026, at 11:30am, at The Pentland Chapel at Morton Hall Crematorium.
– following the intimation of the death of John Crombie, I can now inform you that there will be a private committal at Warristion Crematorium on Saturday 30 May 2026. This will be followed on Saturday 4 July 2026 with a Service of Thanksgiving at 10:30am here at Blackhall St Columba’s Church, to which all are invited.
Pentecost Cluster plus service – as is now our custom the Cluster of Churches from the North West of Edinburgh will join together with a number of ecumenical partners in holding a Pentecost Service at 3pm next Sunday the 24 May 2026 at the Cramond Foreshore. We will gather on the grass beside the Beach Cafe. Bring your own chair.
Pentecost Evening Service – We will be hosting a joint musical service with the combined choirs of Blackhall St Columba’s and Davidsons Mains Parish Churches on Sunday 24 May 2026. The service will now begin at 6pm not as previously advertised at 7pm in the BStC’s sanctuary.
Romans Study - CONNECT – Remember, this Sunday only, the 24/5/26, we missing our look at Romans as we join together in an evening worship service. We will continue our more focused look at Paul’s Letter to the Romans using a combination of video material and group discussion next week when we meet at 6pm to around 7:15pm in the sanctuary. All are welcome. There is no need to have been at any previous events or have read the letter before.
Mid-week PEACE Service – the last of the PEACE services for this session will take place at 12:00 o’clock on Wednesday 27 May 2026 and will be followed, as usual, by soup, tea & coffee. Fergus will lead us in a short communion service. All are welcome.
Church Golf outing – is on Friday 26 June. Names can be added to the form at the back of the Church or by contacting Frances Douglas.
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
Dessert island Discs – On Saturday, 23 May 2026, at 7pm you can join us in the sanctuary when we will be whisked off to a desert island to meet our latest shipwrecked adventurer. They will share their choice of music and chat about their life. This will, as usual, will be followed by the sharing of some delicious desserts and sweet treats over some fellowship. This is a free event and no ticket is required however donations to Church funds will be gratefully received.
Church Picnic – Sunday 14 June 2026 immediately following the morning service. We are planning to celebrate summer together with a picnic at Ravelston Park, Craigcrook Road, (at the nursery end). Please bring your own rugs, chairs picnics etc. We hope to have games for all ages and stages. If weather is inclement we will have our picnic in the large hall.
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 stalls and competitions.
Blackhall Sports Day – The annual sports day will take place in Ravelston Park, on Saturday 6 June, from 12-4:30pm. We as a Church normally take a stall at this event and if you would like to help please contact Shona Cook on 07981 970054
TABEETHA SCHOOL : SUSTAINING A COMMUNITY OF HOPE & PEACE Kate Freedman, Development Officer & former Head of Primary at Tabeetha School will be the guest speaker at Pennywell Kirk Hall on Tuesday, 16 June at 2.30 pm. Please join us for an opportunity to hear about the Church of Scotland’s school in the Holy Land and its role in sustaining a community of hope, peace, education & interfaith understanding within a complex & divided society.