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For Sunday 14th January 2024, Second Sunday after Epiphany

Written by Angus on 12 January 2024.

Friends,

This week Revd David Donald Scott, who preached at St Columba’s in November, having packed away the seasonal decorations, made his annual analysis of Christmas cards received (See https://daviddonaldscott.blogspot.com/)

He writes: “Once again, the balance between sacred and secular was not disturbed but it is narrowing – 54% to 46%. Shepherds and Kings were equally matched this year. The full nativity was top of the pops. Fifteen per cent of the religious cards were doves celebrating our almost universal longing for peace. Removing cards with doves, churches and words of Scripture and carols, there were fewer cards celebrating the Nativity than secular cards.

For Sunday 7th January 2024, First Sunday after Epiphany

Written by Angus on 04 January 2024.

Friends,

Tuesday, 2^nd January marked ten years since our resident caretaker, Michael Dempsey, took up post at St Columba’s. Anyone who appreciates what goes on in our building, seven days a week, will understand we should definitely take a moment to acknowledge how much we are indebted to Michael. He contributes immensely, not only to the smooth running of the place, but also to its atmosphere of welcome. That is a real gift.

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St Columba’s is located on Pont Street in Knightsbridge in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The Church is within easy reach of three London Underground stations – Knightsbridge (Piccadilly Line), South Kensington (Piccadilly, Circle and District Lines) and Sloane Square (Circle and District Lines).

	St. Columba's Pont Street London SW1X 0BD
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Getting here by tube

Knightsbridge Station

Take the Harrods exit if open (front car if coming from the East, rear car if coming from the West). Come up the stairs to street level, carry on keeping Harrods on your right. Turn right into Basil Street. Carry straight on into Walton Place with St Saviour’s Church on your left. At the traffic lights, St Columba’s is to your left across the street. If the Harrods exit is closed, take the Sloane Street exit, turn right into Basil Street. Carry straight on past Harrods with the shop on your right, into Walton Place as before.

South Kensington Station

Come up the stairs out of the station and turn left into the shopping arcade. Turn left again into Pelham Street. At the traffic lights at the end of Pelham Street cross Brompton Road, turn left then immediately right into the narrow street of Draycott Avenue. After just a few yards turn left into Walton Street. Carry on walking up Walton Street until the traffic lights at the corner of Pont Street. Turn right and after a few steps you will be at St Columba’s!

Sloane Square Station

Cross over the square into Sloane Street. Walk along Sloane Street until the traffic lights at the corner of Pont Street. Turn left into Pont Street. St Columba’s will then be in sight.