Intimations for week of 9th September 2026
Intimation of Members Death
It is with sadness that I have to inform you of the death of two of our members:
William Kenneth Mason, known to most as Ken, died on Wednesday the 29 July at the Royal Infirmary following a period of illness. His funeral service will be held at 2:30pm on Thursday 27 August, 2026, at Warriston Crematorium to which all are invited.
Anne Pake died on Friday 31st July following a short period of illness. Her funeral service will be held on Thursday 13 August, 2026, at Morton Hall Crematorium.
Our thoughts and prayers are with both Ken and Anne’s families and friends at this time.
Intimations
Welcome, to Blackhall St Columba’s Church. This intimation sheet is for Sunday 26 July & 2 August 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.
Parkinson’s UK Coin Collection -The collection for Sunday 2 August was £173.53 making the total so far £991.77 with four weeks to go.
Blackhall Bulletin Deadlines – The deadline for the September issue is Sunday 2nd August, and for the November/December issue Sunday, October 25th
JUST ONE THING - Congratulations! At the end of July, the total number of items donated in 2026 was 2,155! Exceeding 2,000 items is a major achievement and has made a massive difference to the families using the Ferryhill Primary School “Sharing Shelf”. During the school holidays to help these families we have been supplying the Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre who run a larder/sharing shelf.
Thanks to everyone for your continued support to this initiative.
Guides Invitation 15th Sept - The 16 Blackhall, Davidsons Mains and St Serfs Guides, who are going to Girlguiding and Girl Scouting’s World Centre, Our Chalet in Switzerland this month, would like to host you for an evening of photos, memories & stories plus a cup of tea. Our Chalet Mountain Top Moments - Tues 15th Sept, 6.45 - 7.45pm, Blackhall St Columba church in the big hall.
Volunteers Drivers – at the latest Kirk Session meeting it was highlighted that some groups, (Soup & Chat and the Mid-week PEACE Service) are having to indicate to people who would like to come that they have no drivers available to offer them a lift. Volunteers Drivers is a valuable ministry and allows many people to access Church Services and other events that they otherwise couldn’t. Please consider putting your name forward even if it is only on an occasional basis to help out. Details can be given to Les Oliver, (Sunday Services) Ruth Laidlaw, (PEACE Service) Michael Cockburn, (Soup & Chat) or the minister who will put you in touch with the right person..
Presbyteries of Edinburgh & West Lothian and Lothian & Borders Elder and Member Worship Training Courses, 2026-27 - there are forthcoming courses available for anyone who may wish to join the Worship team in assisting in leading worship. If anyone is either interested in attending or merely has some questions regarding the process then please speak with Fergus. Level 1 (Introduction to Worship-leading): five Wednesdays at 7.30pm; 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th September 2026.
Awaiting an update
OTHER CHURCHES / EVENTS
Oasis Counselling Davidson’s Mains Parish Church - The process of engaging new volunteers is a 2 year cycle as we take students primarily from the Counselling from a Christian Perspective diploma (2 years). Students come and do their placement and some stay, but many move on. This is a wonderful ministry where life experience is an advantage. The journey begins by doing the Counselling Certificate, advert below. If anyone in the congregation is interested in exploring this ministry Gail at Oasis is happy to answer any questions if anyone is interested.
Vital Pathways – Certificate in Integrative Counselling with a Christian Perspective beginning in October
Charlotte Chapel Saturday 8 August 2026 -"‘Then Sings My Soul’, a night of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs from Scotland’s own Celtic Worship, a worship collective deeply rooted in the sound and traditions of Scottish music. Beloved and widely known hymns are combined with the uniquely powerful sound of pipes and fiddle in a night that sees the band draw on favourite songs from across their back catalogue."
Tickets are available here : https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/celtic-worship-then-sings-my-soul-tickets-1991087973728