WEEKLY NEWS
1. 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.
2. Services of Worship Next Sunday 9.30am All-Age Service of Worship and 10.45am Traditional Service.
3. 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.
4. LEAVE Boyd McAdam, Session Clerk, is away 6th to 13th March inclusive.
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. Youth Group Sundays 8th & 22nd March Possible extra 29th March tbc. Church House, 5.30 to 7pm. Enquiries to Bettina
8. FUNERAL NOTICE. A reminder that the funeral of William Johnston Luke, will be at Mortonhall Crematorium on 10th March at 1.00pm.
9. THURSDAY CLUB The Club meets again on Thursday 12th March: 2.00pm in the Bill McDonald Hall, Newington Trinity- Mayfield. Irene Malcolm The Knitted Gospel. Everyone welcome.
10. Marmalade Sale Christian Aid’s marmalade sale will be held after both services on Sunday, 15th March. Please don’t forget to bring cash, as well as bags to carry away your purchases. Every jar you buy will help Christian Aid pursue its aim: to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. If you have marmalade to contribute, we’d be very grateful! You can hand it in to the Salisbury Room between 10.00am and 11.00am, on Saturday 14th March, but if you’re unable to do so, please bring it directly to the stall on the day of the sale. Alternatively, contact Kate O’Brien on 07593 768 087, or
11. MORNING PRAYERS ON TUESDAYS We meet for prayers every Tuesday at 10.00am in the Salisbury Room opposite the Office.
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 19th March. All Welcome.
13. 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.
14. Easter breakfast services during Holy Week (30 March - 3 April 2026) - help needed We are delighted to be hosting the Newington Churches Together's early morning services during Holy Week (this year 30 March - 3 April 2026) at Newington Trinity - Mayfield. The services are at 7.45am, lasting about 15-20 minutes, and will be followed by breakfast in the Bill McDonald hall. If anyone was able to offer help with preparing, serving and clearing up the breakfasts between 7.30am and 9.30am on one of those days please can they contact our Fellowship Team on
15. Gathering in the Garden on Easter Sunday 9.15am - 10.30am 5 April 2026 - invitation and help needed 9.15am - 10.30am - Gathering in the Garden - (if the weather is nice - if not it will be in the halls). The fun starts at 9.30am and ALL generations are welcome. Fellowship team are providing fruit, breakfast rolls and other savouries as well as teas and coffees before Easter Service starts at 10.30. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt and Bettina will lead the Young Church in a short reflection and song. If you could let us know if you are able to come that would help us know how much food to buy ! Please email
16. AFTERNOON SERVICES Please save the dates TUESDAY 17th MARCH and TUESDAY 19th MAY for the next two short Afternoon Services in the Bill McDonald Hall, from 2.30pm to 3.45pm. All are welcome! More information in the March/April issues of Newington Trinity News.
17. 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
18. Eco TIP Robert Macfarlane's wonderful book ‘Is a River Alive ? - A Journey with Water’ is now published in paperback AND there is a copy on the Eco Bookshelf in the hall ! It is brilliant.
19. COMMUNION TEAMS We are making up teams for helping to serve the Communion elements at the 10.45am service four 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 (
20. MARMALADE ALERT Our annual Christian Aid marmalade sale will be held after both services on Sunday, 15th March. If you have marmalade to contribute, we’d be very grateful! You can hand it in to the (Salisbury Room) between 10.00am and 11.00am on Saturday 14th March, but if you’re unable to do so, please bring it directly to the stall on the day of the sale. Alternatively, contact Kate O’Brien on 07593 768 087 or email
21. 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.
22. Home Group Home Groups are important. 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.
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