Intimations for the week commencing 8th March 2026
Intimations
Welcome, to Blackhall St Columba’s Church. This intimation sheet is for Sunday 8 March 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.
Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity – the ECHC have written to the congregation thanking us for the £14,300 that we managed to raise for them last year. They have provided a poster / certificate which will be displayed on the halls noticeboards. Thank you.
The Bible Course – Our usual ‘Lent Conversations’ is taking the form of an exploration of how we apply the Bible in our daily lives. The Bible Course is designed by The Bible Society and will run each Sunday from 6-7pm from 8thFebruary to 29th March inclusive. It will be held in the sanctuary space and will be a fantastic opportunity to discover new things and ask questions in a friendly and welcoming environment. Come early to pick up your tea/coffee.
There is no need to have read anything for this Sunday but each week I will put out the readings for the following week. So the readings for the week beginning 9/3/26 are:
Lent Readings week 5 – for the Conversation on 15th March
Day 1:Messiah and the Gospels – Jesus enters the story Luke 1.1-4
Day 2: Angels, a virgin and a song – the coming of Jesus Luke 1.5-56
Day 3: Temptation, healing and preaching – the ministry of Jesus Luke 4.1-44
Day 4: Calling, confession and transfiguration – the identity of Jesus Luke 9.1-36
Day 5: Parables, miracles and the cost – the call of Jesus Luke 18.1-43
Day 6: The trial, the cross and the tomb – the death of Jesus Luke 23.1-56
Day 7: Resurrection and ascension – the victory of Jesus Luke 24.1-52
Blackhall Guides - Blackhall Guides invite the congregation and community to their Games Night on Tuesday 10th March, 7-9pm in the hall.
There will be rounds of table-top team challenges, everyone welcome from 10 years to grandparents.
This supports fundraising for their first international trip to the Girlguiding World Centre in Switzerland this July. Please register yourself or a team with Matilda Lomas or on the lists on the coffee tables after the service.
The Guides are looking forward to hosting and showing the congregation what fun Guides have!
‘Just One Thing’ – On 4th January we announced the Kirk Session initiative to increase participation in donations to Ferryhill Primary Sharing Shelf. In February we collected 276 items, giving a total for 2026 of 666 items. - Thanks for your support. Collectively we have made a huge difference.
Mid-week PEACE Service – The next Mid-week PEACE service will meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026. It is intended that this will involve a visit to The Knitted Bible followed by Soup / Tea & Coffee and then finish the remainder of the Knitted Bible Exhibtion.
Blackhall Bulletin Deadlines – The deadline for the September issue is Sunday 2nd August, and for the November/December issue Sunday, October 25th
Knitted Bible – The ‘Knitted Bible’ consists of 36 different scenes from both the Old and New Testaments. Blackhall St Columba’s will be hosting the ‘Knitted Bible’ on display from Friday 13th March until Friday 20th March 2026. This is only the second time the ‘Knitted Bible’ will have been in Scotland so this will be a rare opportunity to view it. In order to facilitate this the Outreach Team are looking for volunteers to act as stewards and welcome / show visitors around. If anyone has any availability on the dates shown please contact Ruth Laidlaw on 07513 967974
Fliers for the Knitted Bible are now available at the back of the sanctuary. If there is an organisation or a person you think might want to come along and view it, please take a flier or two and spread the word.
Music@St Columba’s - 21st March at 7pm. The Gospel Choir will be performing (Confirmation of their correct name is required).
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.
OTHER CHURCHES / EVENTS
The World Day of Prayer Service - this year the service will be held in St Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Davidson’s Mains, at 7 pm on FRIDAY 6th MARCH. The service has been written by Christian Women of Nigeria and all are welcome.
Easter Fun Day @ Drylaw – Drylaw Parish Church is advertising an Easter Fun Day from 11am – 1pm on Saturday 4 April. They advertise an Easter Egg Hunt, Egg rolling, Easter bonnets, tea, coffee,refreshments and a tombola.
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.