WEEKLY NEWS
SOLE NOMINEE. The Nominating Committee unanimously and enthusiastically recommend Revd Dr MaryAnn Rennie as Sole Nominee for the position as Parish Minister at Newington Trinity. Our thanks to them for getting us to this stage. The next main stage in the process will be for Revd Dr MaryAnn Rennie to preach on Sunday, 21st of June at what will be one service in the morning at 10:30am (a change to the advertised timing). Following the service, there will be a congregational vote on whether to agree to MaryAnn taking up the post. So exciting times as we look to the future.
1. Services of Worship Next Sunday and ELECTION Next Sunday, 21st June, we have one service at 10:30 when the Rev Dr MaryAnn Rennie will be preaching after which those on the Electoral Register (those on the communion roll and adherents) will vote on whether Rev Dr MaryAnn Rennie is to be our next minister. As with previous votes your name will be checked against the electoral register you will be given a voting paper. So you may wish to arrive a few minutes earlier than usual.
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. 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. PASTORAL CARE If you or someone you know would like a pastoral visit or phone call please contact, Pauline. Her email is
5.YOUTH GROUP DATES. The next meeting takes place today 14th June. Venue tbc. Contact Bettina Hather for more info
6. Family Fun & Faith 25th July 2.00pm to 4.00pm, NT: Priestfield centre more details to follow!
7. PIONEER MINISTER You will wish to know that the advert for our Pioneer Minister was posted on the Church of Scotland website this week, with a closing date of 6 July. A copy also can be seen on our website under the “Vacancy” tab.
8. 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
9. COFFEE AND BLETHERS next meets on 25 June. If you would like more details please speak to Christina Somerville, by phone to the office on 0131 667 1522 or email
10. MORNING PRAYERS ON TUESDAYS We meet for prayers every Tuesday at 10.00am in the Salisbury Room opposite the Office.
11. MILERS WALKING GROUP. There are a number of walks panned for May and June. The dates are 15th, 19th and 25th June. Do note the dates: full details will be in the next edition of the Newington Trinity News magazine.
12. CHURCH PICNIC AND CHRISTIAN AID FUNDRAISER Thank you to everyone who came to the Meadows Moonshot and picnic last Sunday. A grand total of 95 orbits were completed around our course on the Meadows - the equivalent of walking from Edinburgh to Glasgow! The weather was blustery, so special thanks are due to the stalwarts who helped to anchor our gazebo, when it joined in the fun by attempting to launch itself into outer space! If you still have sponsor money to hand in, you can pass it to Fiona Fergusson (Christian Aid group Treasurer), or any member of the CA team. Single donations may also be paid online at https://caw.christianaid.org.uk/envelope-2026/newington-trinity-church All proceeds will help Christian Aid to stand together in solidarity with our most marginalised global neighbours. We appreciate every penny.
13. 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 25th June - Check the Newington Trinity website calendar for any changes. Note: here will be NO Praise and Prayer on Thursday 9th July. We will be back on Thursday 23rd July.
14. Waves of Hope Presbytery have notified us that the world’s largest floating bookship, Logos Hope, will be visiting Edinburgh and open to public 10-19 July as part of @Operation Mobilisation UK’s Waves of Hope tour. It provides a chance to experience life onboard, explore the ship, and hear stories from the international crew—offering encouragement and fresh vision for the Church across the UK and encouraging the UK to mobilise to share Jesus here and around the world, and to release a wave of hope across our nation and beyond.
Location. 98 Ocean Dr, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6JJ
Dates. In port. 9th July - 21st July | Open from. 10th July 1pm to 19th July
Hours. Tues to Sat. 10am - 10pm | Sun. 1pm - 10pm | Last entry 9:30pm
Please note that OM's Ship Ministry charges an entrance fee of £1/person to visit More information at: www.uk.om.org/waves-of-hope-edinburgh
15. Eco tip Many of us enjoy our porridge in the morning but did you know that, unless they are organic, oats are often sprayed with Glyphosate just before harvesting. Oats are said to be one of the most contaminated foodstuffs (EPA / Environmental Working Group). Dr Tim Spector advises that if you can’t afford to buy everything organic at least try to buy organic oats. Easily obtained in many outlets. Thank you, Jan.
16. Garden Open for the charity Mary’s Meals on Sunday 21st June from 2.00om to 5.00pm as part of Scotland’s Garden Scheme £5, children free. Plants for sale,Teas. Address: Winifred Hodge, 13 Bangholm Bower Avenue EH5 3NS
17. Bethany Care Van: we are in need of jeans, joggers, hoodies, fleeces and T-shirts. So if you’re having a clean out to make room for summer wear now that the good weather has arrived please fill up our Bethany bins with any unwanted or outgrown clothing! Many thanks!
18. NCT Foodbank A big thank you to all who donate food items so regularly and generously for the Foodbank. We are very grateful for all donations of non-perishable food and basic toiletries. Here are a few things we are particularly short of this month: tins of meat and fish, cooking oil, baked beans, jars of instant coffee, shampoo and shower gel. Donations can be left in the boxes under the bench at the side entrance. Alternatively, donations of money for the Foodbank can be given to Fiona Ferguson or Julia Yarker who can also provide bank details if required.
19. VOLUNTEERS STILL SOUGHT - 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
20. Newman Association The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 24 June 2026, 7.40pm to 9.00pm at Newington Trinity - Mayfield Church.
A Tainted Legacy: A member of L’Arche reflects on the legacy of Jean Vanier, six years on: Jim Cargin, L’Arche member since 1980. All welcome: entrance by donation - £5 proposed
'A tainted legacy’ expresses the situation confronting L’Arche across the world since the shameful double-life of its founder, Jean Vanier, was exposed in February 2020. For an international network of 150 plus communities who were long content to bask in Vanier’s reflected glory, the impact has felt ‘an overdue crash course in humility’. It's a painful issue too for the many individuals whose lives had been shaped by a man once considered a spiritual giant, spoken of by some as a saint even within his lifetime. For them, grief has come twice over: first after Vanier’s natural death, and then again, a few months later, after the death of his reputation. How does anyone begin to sift the wheat from the weeds? Please feel free to pass this invitation on to anyone you feel may be interested.
Forthcoming Deadlines
Order of Service: Thursday at 10.00am
Next Parish Magazine: Friday 19 June 2026 at 6.00pm
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