Intimations
Welcome, to Blackhall St Columba’s Church. This intimation sheet is for Sunday 19 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.
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.
Just One Thing - In January we launched this initiative to boost the support Blackhall St. Columba’s church was giving to Ferryhill Primary School and their “Sharing Shelf”. Up to the end of March 1,018 items were delivered to the school and this has been of great benefit to the families on low incomes.
The school has been in touch to thank us for our increased generosity and has assured us how much this is helping the families. Fewer children are coming to school hungry which can only help their learning abilities.
The school administrator has suggested that if possible donations of tinned vegetables, instant coffee, tea, pasta, rice and breakfast cereals are most welcomed as these items never stay on the shelf for long. However all donations are welcomed and the school appreciate our support.
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.
Kirk News - The deadline for contributions for the May edition is Friday 17th of April.
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 stalls and competitions.