St. Columba's is a congregation of the Church of Scotland in England centrally located in London's Knightsbridge. The Church of Scotland is the national church in Scotland and is part of the whole Church of Jesus Christ. As such we warmly welcome anyone to worship with us regardless of nationality or denomination.

We are a lively, international congregation with members and visitors coming from the Church of Scotland, Presbyterian Church (USA), The Presbyterian Church of Canada, as well as Presbyterians from Ireland, South Africa, Malawi, Kenya, Ghana and across the globe. While rooted in the Reformed tradition, many of our members do not come from a Presbyterian background but find our community of faith to be their spiritual home. Anglicans and Roman Catholics appreciate the dignity of our liturgy and the relevance of our worship. We seek to serve God through our worship, service, and fellowship.

From wherever you hail, you will be welcomed at St. Columba's and we hope you will find it to be a home away from home!

As well as welcoming you to our main services on a Sunday, we would be very pleased to see you at the many events which take place during the week, taking advantage of our central London location and diverse membership.

COMMISSIONERS' TALK

If you wish to hear feedback from this month's General Assembly, two of our St Columba's Commissioners, Lilias Gillies and Ian Russell will report back and give us a flavour of the atmosphere and debates. This talk will take place after lunch at 1.15pm on Sunday 16 June in the Upper Hall.

SUMMER FAMILY/ALL AGE WORSHIP SERVICES 2013

During the months of July and August while Sunday School takes a holiday, St Columba's has offered an additional Family/All Age Worship Service at 9.30am in addition to the 11am Morning Worship. This year the intention is to develop the 9.30am service with the help of congregational volunteers and talents. The call is therefore to anyone - musician, reader, prayer, story-teller, singer, young family or retired who would like to contribute to those services. The next planning meeting is 1.30pm on Sunday 26 May. If you are interested please contact the Minister.

LENTEN APPEAL TOTAL

Thank you! This year's appeal has raised a total of £6,175.04 for Prisoners Families and Friends Service and will fully fund a summer adventure holiday for 16 disadvantaged young people. Margaret Vallance, Director of PFFS, has asked that we pass on the charity's deep gratitude for the congregation's generosity and warm hearted response. PFFS is thrilled to be able to provide this wonderful experience for their young people for the first time this summer. Plans for the holiday are well underway and the Mission Committee will report back after the summer with pictures and stories.

SERVICE UNIT - ENTERTAINMENT COORDINATOR

We are looking for a member to join our existing team of seven. The focus of your role would be organising the entertainment for the spring, autumn and Christmas events. Recent entertainment has included in-house talent such as the St Columba's Scottish Country Dancers, and singers and musicians from the congregation, as well as entertainers from elsewhere (a children's gospel choir and young accordionists).

Please contact Jim Blackwood (chairman): email - aquatilis321@yahoo.com or telephone 07961 893295.

REVD DR WILLIAM H MACKINTOSH

Revd Dr William H Mackintosh, now living in New Orleans and who was at St Columba's from 1957 to 1962, is visiting here on Sunday 26 May. He is coming to the morning service with his son and two cousins from Oxford, and staying for the congregational lunch. A few days after this, Dr Mackintosh celebrates the 55th anniversary of his ordination. He is particularly keen to meet anyone who knew him during his time at St Columba's.

HALL HIRE

St Columba's Church is happy to make available for hire its excellent facilities for a wide range of educational, charitable, cultural and institutional activities.

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