WEEKLY NEWS
WELCOME TO NEWINGTON TRINITY CHURCH
This congregation is part of the Church of Scotland: we are Reformed in our understanding of Christian faith, Presbyterian in how we form our community, and a member of the worldwide family of the Christian Church. Whether you are in regular attendance at worship or this is one of your first visits, you are very welcome as part of this community and today’s service of worship. God bless you. If you would like to keep in touch, please send an email message to:
1. Easter Cards to the Parish Can distributors please remember to collect their cards this Sunday morning for delivery in the coming week? Bundles are on the table at the side door. There are a few unallocated bundles this time because of illness. If anyone else has a spare hour this week to deliver cards, do please take a bundle for an unallocated street and let us know you have done so. Many thanks.
2. Livestreaming The 10.30am and 10.45am morning services are streamed live on YouTube and can be viewed on either our website or YouTube page.
3. Services of Worship Next Sunday 9.30am All-Age Service of Worship and 10.45am Traditional Service.
4. OPEN TO ALL Coffee and tea will be served in the Bill McDonald Hall at the close of the Sunday service. Everyone is most welcome.
5. PASTORAL CARE If you or someone you know would like a pastoral visit or phone call please contact, Pauline. Her email address is
6. OFFERING Regular and one-off donations are possible online at: www.give.net/20311853 or scan one of the QR codes throughout the building. Alternatively, please contact our Freewill Offerings Treasurer, Hugh Somerville on 0131 466 2446 or by email at:
7. FAIRTRADE STALL Our Fairtrade Stall will be on Palm Sunday 29th March. We have large Easter eggs and little Easter bunnies on sale, gardening hats and aprons from Malawi, colourful scarves from India, hand made plates from Palestine, and cardigans from Peru! Our usual coffee, tea, chocolate, biscuits, and other foodstuffs with some little gifts suitable for little people. Come and be tempted. Cash or card acceptable.
8. Youth Group High schoolers Youth Group nest meets Sunday 22nd March. Possible extra 29th March tbc. Venue and details to follow. Enquiries to Bettina please.
9. THURSDAY CLUB The Club meets again on Thursday 26 March: 2.00pm in the Bill McDonald Hall, Newington Trinity- Mayfield with Roy Johnstone on Henry VIII …as told by Henry himself! Everyone welcome.
10. MORNING PRAYERS ON TUESDAYS We meet for prayers every Tuesday at 10.00am in the Salisbury Room opposite the Office.
11. Foodbank Many thanks for all your generous donations of food and basic toiletries for the Foodbank. The response to the appeal for rice bought from the Fairtrade stall was amazing! All donations are gratefully received, but there is now a notice on the wall beside the donation boxes letting us know of particular needs. The notice will be updated every couple of months. Donations of money can be given to Fiona Ferguson or Julia Yarker who can also provide bank details for online transfers. Your support is a vital lifeline to people in need in our community.
12. PRAISE AND PRAYER This small group meets every two weeks at Newington Trinity - Priestfield. Anyone is welcome to join others for this time of prayer from 7.30pm until about 9.00pm. We next meet on Thursday 16 April All Welcome.
13. Marmalade thanks We’re delighted to report that last Sunday’s marmalade sale raised over £600 for Christian Aid. We are grateful to all those who produced and donated marmalade, and to everyone who purchased it. Your support will help Christian Aid to stand together in solidarity with our most marginalised global neighbours. Thank you! The Christian Aid Team
14. Fellowship Team - invitation and help needed - would you like to help us organise fellowship activities, all ideas and volunteers very welcome - please email the Fellowship Team on
15. Eco TIP Now that Spring has arrived (??!!) it's tempting to tidy up in the garden but perhaps ' leave the leaves ' until it's a bit warmer . They make a 5* hotel for overwintering bugs.
16. EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA: All-age event. Easter Monday 1.30pm to 3.30pm Bill McDonald Hall. Helpers needed please contact the church office. All are very welcome.
17. DONATIONS/COLLECTIONS Collections continue to be required of tinned and dried food (not fresh food) – and basic toiletries. If you would like to donate, there are marked buckets in the Halls entrance at Newington Trinity - Mayfield under the bench for bags of food to be placed in. Also located there or nearby are containers for Bethany.
18. COMMUNION TEAMS We are making up teams for helping to serve the Communion elements at the 10.45am service 4 times a year. Serving on the Communion team is open to any member of the congregation - if you would like to serve once a year, please would you get in touch with Diana Tudhope
19. Scottish Love in Action Lights, Camera, Action! Gather your favourite plus one and prepare to enjoy our annual cinema night... This March, elevate your movie-watching experience with a touch of luxury at the Dominion Cinema, knowing that proceeds from the night will help give children in India the opportunity to thrive. Mark the date in your calendar and make sure to purchase a ticket early to avoid disappointment, this really isn't one to be missed!
Film: Sweet Home Alabama (2002)
Price: £50 for 2 Date: 26 March 2026 Location: Dominion Cinema, EH10 4RT
Doors open: 7.30pm Event starts: 8.00pm
Buy Your Tickets: www.sla-india.org/product/cinema
Event Information: www.sla-india.org/news/cinema
Since 2000 Scottish Love in Action (SLA) have helped to give children in India the education, care, life skills and support they need to flourish. We do this by funding and supporting ‘grassroots’ Indian projects that look after, educate and empower vulnerable children.
20. Home Group are important. Back in October we had a presentation in church about house groups - or home groups as they can be known. They can be the means by which the members of the congregation can get to know and support one another as well as reaching out to the wider local community. One of our home groups has space for new people, so if you aren't yet a part of a Group now is your opportunity. If you'd like to find out more just speak to Barry or Diane Cross. They'll be happy to discuss.
Forthcoming Deadlines
Order of Service: Thursday at 10.00am
Next Parish Magazine: Friday 24 April 2026 at 6.00pm
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