WEEKLY NEWS
1. PEWS During the forthcoming renovation of the Mayfield sanctuary, and as previously agreed by the Kirk Session, a number of the wooden pews will become redundant. There will be an opportunity to acquire one of these in due course and, if you are interested, please speak with the Church Manager, William Mearns (
2. INDUCTION OF REVD DR MARYANN RENNIE We are drawing closer to welcoming our new minister, Revd Dr MaryAnn Rennie. Her induction will take place at NT-Mayfield Church at 7.00pm on Wednesday 30th September when Presbytery will be conducting the service. It will be led by the Moderator of the Presbytery of Edinburgh and West Lothian, Darren Philip, and the Revd Dr Scott Rennie from St Giles (no relation) will preach. If you can please do attend.
3. Invitation to Welcome Celebration after Induction of Rev Dr Mary Anne Rennie on 30 September 2026 Everyone is invited to the Welcome Celebration in the halls after the induction service. We will be having teas and coffees and savoury finger food and sweet bakes. However please can you let us know if you will be attending so we can plan the amount of food. It will start at about 8.00pm and last till about 9.30pm. Please RSVP to
4. HELP NEEDED Welcome Celebration after Induction of Rev Dr MaryAnn Rennie on 30 September 2026 at 7.00pm
After the induction service on 30 September, we will be welcoming Church friends and family from far and wide in our halls. If any of you can help by baking a tray bake or biscuits or cupcakes to add to our finger food buffet please let us know either by emailing
5. 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.
6. Services of Worship AT NT-MAYFIELD Next WEEK
✿ Wednesday 30th Sep: 7.00pm - Induction of Revd Dr MaryAnne Rennie
✿ Sunday 4th Oct: 10.30am - All-Age Service. 7.00pm Evening Service
7. OPEN TO ALL Coffee and tea will be served in Bill McDonald Hall at the close of the Sunday service. Everyone is most welcome.
8. PASTORAL CARE If you or someone you know would like a pastoral visit or phone call please contact, Pauline Robertson DCS. Her email address is
9. THE 2027 MALAWI WILDLIFE CALENDAR, published by Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi (WESM), will be available from the beginning of October. They are priced at only £12.50 (plus p and p) and features 13 months of photos. Malawi’s oldest charity, WESM has branches throughout the country. Thousands of members of all ages are committed to tackling environmental degradation and climate change. The work is mostly achieved through community, church or school wildlife clubs. The annual Wildlife Calendar is an important source of funds to enable this work. If you would like to support and purchase a copy, please contact Hilary Watkinson.
10. Fairtrade stall is back on TODAY (Sunday 27th September) Coffee, tea, biscuits, chocolate as usual. Kilombero rice to buy for yourself or for the Food Bank. Assorted jams, honey, cooking sauces spices, Peruvian cardigans, handbags and small gift items also available - so something for everyone- don’t miss out. Card or cash acceptable.
11. Blythswood Shoe Boxes There are leaflets now available from either from Diane Cross or our church buildings. Please note that the last date to hand boxes in by will be Sunday 1st November.
12. YOUNG ADULTS CRAFT CLUB The young adults group are meeting Sunday 27th September 6.00pm to 8.00pm. Bill McDonald Hall. NT-Mayfield. See attached poster on back page.
13. FAREWELL. Hannah Wapenaar is returning home to the Netherlands after many years worshipping with us. She says:
I just wanted to tell everyone that this Sunday will be my last service as next week I will be moving back to The Netherlands to look for a new job and live closer to my family. I'd like to thank everyone for welcoming me so kindly when I first arrived in 2020 and helping me grow in faith and friendship.
In Newington Trinity, I found a family away from home and I will cherish the good memories I collected during my time here. I will very much miss this congregation! If you ever find yourself in The Netherlands, please come and say hi!
Best wishes, Hannah Wapenaar
14. THANK YOU Anne Robertson has asked to convey her thanks to members of the Newington Trinity congregation for their support and great kindness shown to her family in recent weeks. It was greatly appreciated.
15. THURSDAY CLUB RESUMES On 1 October at 2.00pm: Bill McDonald Hall NT-Mayfield. Kozo Hoshino and John Ferguson -Etchings of Don Quixote by William Strang RA (1859-1912). All welcome. For more details contact Deirdre Eustace 07785 301 182
16. Guild The next meeting of the Southside Guild is on October 6th at 2.00pm in the Bill McDonald Hall. Our speaker is from the Bible Society and his talk is on a Guild project called ‘Bibles for Bairns’. Do come and join us , all very welcome.
17. CAFÉ TIME. The next Café Time will be held, again at the Priestfield centre, on Saturday 3 October From 10.00 - 2.00 when donations will be received for Child Aid Uganda. Do come along for coffee and a chat, and why not bring a friend?
18. PRAISE AND PRAYER (1 October) 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. Do check the Newington Trinity website calendar for any changes.
19. MORNING PRAYERS ON TUESDAYS We meet for prayers every Tuesday at 10.00am in the Salisbury Room opposite the Office.
20. OFFERINGS Thank you to those who have responded so far to the stewardship season in relation to regular giving. It would help considerably with the administration if you were able to complete the relevant form online that The link is available on our website at: www.newingtontrinity.org/give
This will record your current giving, any changes you intend to make or if you are
giving for the first time. You will still need to instruct your bank as necessary but will help Sean McKenna considerably with overseeing contributions and, where
appropriate gift aid. Many thanks.
Regular Donations To set up or alter your regular donations please visit the link on the church website: www.newingtontrinity.org/give Alternatively, please contact our Freewill Offerings Treasurer, Sean McKenna, for more information:
One-Off Donations One-off donations are still possible online at this link:
www.give.net/20311853 Alternatively, please contact our Treasurer, Charles Garland, for more information:
21. Eco News "The Book of Birds" subtitle "a field guide to wonder and loss" by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris has won the 2026 Wainwright prize . A moving call to action and celebration of British bird life . NB Robert Macfarlane has been chosen to deliver this Autumn's series of BBC Reith lectures . More info to come!
22. PARKING One of our near neighbours at NT-Mayfield has been in touch to ask if, when parking on Sundays, care could be taken to make sure you have left sufficient space at driveway exits along the street. Another resident was recently blocked in entirely when a car was parked over their driveway gates. Please help to look after out neighbours. With thanks in anticipation.
23. Foodbank Your continuing generosity to the Foodbank is much appreciated. All donations of non-perishable food and basic toiletries are gratefully received, but here is a note of items particularly requested during September and October: tins of soup, cooking oil, rice, instant coffee, biscuits, shampoo and shower gel. These can be left in the boxes at the halls entrance. Donations of money can be given to Fiona Ferguson or Julia Yarker who can also provide bank details if preferred. Your support is a vital lifeline to people in real need in our community. Thank you!
Bible Readings
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Forthcoming Deadlines
Order of Service: Thursday at 10.00am
Parish Magazine: Friday 9th October at 6.00pm
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