WEEKLY NEWS
1. Services of Worship Next Sunday 10.30am All-Age Service of Worship.
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 Bill McDonald Hall at the close of the Sunday service. Everyone is most welcome.
4. PASTORAL CARE In Pauline’s absence next week if you or someone you know would like a pastoral visit or phone call please please contact the church office: 0131 667 1522 or at
5. FUNERAL Sue Pattison passed away on Friday the 10th July. Our condolences to her family. A thanksgiving service will held in Newington Trinity – Mayfield on Monday 3rd August at 1.00pm to which all are invited.
6. MORNING PRAYERS ON TUESDAYS We meet for prayers every Tuesday at 10.00am in the Salisbury Room opposite the Office.
7. 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, Sean McKenna at
8. 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 6th August - Check the Newington Trinity website calendar for any changes.
9. COFFEE AND BLETHERS Our meetings have been well attended and enjoyed by all. Why not join us on Thursdays 6th and 20th August from 2.00pm in the Bill McDonald Hall. We hope to see you there.
10. Young Church Families Social Sunday 16th August after the 9.30am service at Newington Trinity: Mayfield - Church House Informal RSVP's to Bettina:
11. egg boxes/ craft donations Many thanks for egg boxes/ craft donations. They have been well used but no more are needed at present. Bettina
12. CAFÉ TIME The next café time will be at Newington Trinity: Priestfield on Saturday 1st August from 10.00am - 12.00 noon. Why not come along for coffee and a chat, and bring a friend? Contributions of home baking would be much appreciated and can be brought along on the morning. Donations to the work of Newington Foodbank will be gratefully received.
13. Newington Foodbank Let us remember that for people in need of support from the foodbank, their difficulties are likely to continue. We are therefore asking for your continuing support. Donations of food and basic toiletries are gratefully received and can be put in the boxes under the bench at the halls entrance. This month we are particularly in need of chopped tomatoes, cooking oil, rice, pasta sauce, tinned fruit, biscuits, washing-up liquid and razors. If you would prefer to make a financial donation so that we can buy essential items, please see Fiona Ferguson or Julia Yarker. Many thanks.
14. The Edinburgh Sacred Arts Festival this year takes place between 16th and 22nd of August in various interesting sacred spaces in the city centre. The programme contains music, visual art, poetry and church architecture- all worth exploring. Please see: www.edinburghsacredartsfestival.org
15. Edinburgh City Mission is currently responding to ongoing financial pressure and organisational challenge. We are in the process of a review as we prayerfully consider how to best pivot for the future, steward resources wisely and continue to serve in the best ways we can. Needless to say I'm sure, this is a challenging season for our staff team as we embrace uncertainty and discern future directions. Our mission however, remains unchanged - we are committed, both individually and as an organisation, to share the hope of Jesus and serve in community throughout Edinburgh. We are trusting God through this process as we seek His wisdom and guidance. We invite you to pray for us during this season, for strength, encouragement and support and for God's continued provision, guidance and faithfulness."
16. NEWINGTON TRINITY MEMBERS AT THE FRINGE
i- Wendy Mathison is appearing in 'Sweet' at the Royal Scots Club, Abercromby Place from 10th to 15th August 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Set in early 19th century Edinburgh the struggle for the abolition of slavery gathers pace, and sugar boycotts become a way for people to express their opposition to the slave trade. Nelly (played by Wendy Mathison) faces the disapproval of her family as she battles with her conscience over the shameful legacy of the family business. This new play by Hilary Spiers receives its premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Tickets available from theegtg.com and the Fringe website.
ii- 'Such Fragile Futures: An artist and a poet reflect in a garden' At the Edinburgh International Book Festival. What does it mean to bring tender attention to our encounters with nature? Join Christine De Luca and artist Brigid Collins as they unfold the results of their year-long creative collaboration in Dr Neil's Garden beside Duddingston Loch. Monday 24th August, 3.45pm to 4.45pm EIBF, Edinburgh Futures Institute, off Middle Meadow Walk, Tickets on sale from EIBF Box Office
Forthcoming Deadlines
Order of Service: Thursday at 10.00am
Next Parish Magazine: Friday 21st August 2026 at 6.00pm
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