Worship
Regular Sunday Worship
The 11.00am service in St Columba`s is a “middle of the road” blend of traditional and modern. The first twenty minutes are geared to the children and young people. This is often participative with music led by organ, piano or guitar. After the children and young people go out to Sunday School and Bible Class, the Choir sing an anthem, one of our team of readers reads the Bible, and the sermon invites us to explore how the Bible passage relates to life today. Prayers for others usually relate to current events in the world, for those who are ill, those who are bereaved, and there is space and silence for our own prayers and reflections. Tea and coffee are served after this service. This service feels anchored in the Church of Scotland tradition and pattern, but within that, is able to explore and connect with the issues and challenges of everyday life in our complex and fast moving world.
The summer programme from mid June to mid August is a bit different.
The 9.30am service lasts about 35 – 40 minutes. This has an informal feel to it, greater participation and more modern hymns/songs. If you want a relaxed approach and an early finish on a summer Sunday morning this might be the one for you.
The 11.00am service in the summer balances the 9.30am by going in the opposite direction – more traditional. If you want the chance to sing some of the older hymns that are not sung so often these days, this might be what you are looking for.
Communion
Communion, as part of a main service is celebrated on the following dates in 2005
6th February 11.00am & 2.30pm
27th March 9.30am & 11.00am - Easter Day
5th June 11.00am
2nd October 11.00am & 2.30pm
4th December 11.00am & 2.30pm
Short informal Communion at 12.15pm, lasting 10 – 15 minutes, is celebrated on the following dates in 2005
2nd January
6th March
3rd April
1st May
4th September
6th November
The Festivals
Easter
27th March, 2005
9.30am & 11.00am Easter Service with Holy Communion
Harvest
18 th September, 2005 Gifts of plants and flowers are shared with housebound and ill, while a special offering is taken for the work of Christian Aid.
Remembrance Sunday
13 th November, 2005 Remembrance Sunday is observed at St Columba`s, with the service commencing at 10.45am.
Advent and Christmas
27th November, 2005 1st Sunday in Advent
4th December, 2005 2nd Sunday in Advent
11.00am & 2.30pm Holy Communion
11th December, 2005 3rd Sunday in Advent
11.00am Lessons and Carols
18th December, 2005 4th Sunday in Advent
11.00am Nativity Play
3.30pm “Time to Remember”
Christmas and the “Festive Season” is a happy time but for those have been bereaved during this year, or any other year, Christmas can also be a painful and difficult time. Our simple reflective service acknowledges this and provides an opportunity to remember.
24th December, 2005 Christmas Eve
6.30pm Carol Service
This service is very suitable for children and also for those who do not wish to come to a later service. During this service the church will be in darkness for a short time and we each have a candle to light.
Tea/coffee and mince pies are served afterwards.
11.30pm Midnight Carol Service
A traditional service with us waiting in quietness for the stroke of midnight, then lighting candles and singing “Silent Night”. Tea/coffee and mince pies are available before this service.
25th December, 2005 Christmas Day
11.00am Christmas Day Service
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