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. A Spring Afternoon Service of Holy Communion will be held on THIS Tuesday, 19 May at 2.30pm in the Bill McDonald Hall [via West Mayfield level access] and led by our Locum Minister, Revd. Dr Angus Morrison, with Pauline Robertson, DCS. As usual everyone always made most welcome - please come! This is a short informal service followed by light refreshments and cup of tea until around 3.45pm. If you haven’t joined us in the past and would like to come we will be glad to welcome you. If you need further information please get in touch with Pauline Robertson DCS, Parish Deacon on 0758 704 3191 /
2. Services of Worship Next Sunday 9.30am All-Age Service of Worship and 10.45am Traditional Service.
3. 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.
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 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. COFFEE AND BLETHERS will start fortnightly from Thursday 11 June.
8. Messy Church The next Messy Church will take place on Saturday 30th May, from 4.00pm - 6.00pm at NT, Priestfield. We will be outside, going wild! and finding out about how we make a difference with God’s Spirit in us. Families welcome.
9. MILERS WALKING GROUP. There are a number of walks panned for May and June. The dates are 23rd and 29th May and 15th, 19th and 25th June. Do note the dates: full details will be in the next edition of the Newington Trinity News magazine.
10. Eco tip Read on the Trees for Life website. ‘You don't need to save the world, just care for your corner of it’.
11. CAFÉ TIME The next café at NT- Priestfield is on Saturday 6th June 10.00am - 12.00pm. Donations on this occasion will go towards the Prestonfield Primary School playground project. Contributions of home baking and volunteers to help on the day would be very much appreciated. Please contact Bettina if you can assist:
12. NEWINGTON TRINITY CHURCH PICNIC IN THE MEADOWS 7th JUNE Come to our picnic on the Meadows and help fundraise for Christian Aid. We are launching Meadows Moonshot! Orbit the Meadows as many times as you can and ask friends and family to sponsor you for each orbit you complete. Whether you’re a speedy runner, a gentle jogger, or a leisurely stroller all are welcome. We need spectators too - to act as ground control and urge the orbiters on! Blast off 7th June 12.30pm, last orbit to be completed 4.00pm. More information from
13. ‘CREATED TO BELONG’ Bettina is booked to attend this event travelling to Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire on 23rd May. This is a one day conference for anyone who wants to include disabled people in their life and church. She has been to a similar event before if anyone wants to find out more or wishes to attend. More information at: www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-events/events/created-to-belong-celebrating-disability-in-the-image-of-god
14. 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 28th May - Check the Newington Trinity website calendar for any changes.
15. MORNING PRAYERS ON TUESDAYS We meet for prayers every Tuesday at 10.00am in the Salisbury Room opposite the Office.
16. 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.
17. 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
18. ANNUAL LEAVE While William will not be on leave, he will not be around for the duration of the General Assembly (14th to 18th May inclusive) as he fulfils his role as Assembly Officer. In his absence for routine matters, please contact the office as usual. If urgent please contact 0780 801 1234. Bettina Hather, Children and Young Adult Worker, is on leave from Thursday 14th May to Tuesday 19th May inclusive.
19. Pioneer Group The next meeting is on Monday 25th May, 7.30pm at NT, Priestfield. The explorations of the pioneer group will help inform whoever is appointed to this post by the usual ministerial vacancy procedure. If you are interested, please contact Diane Cross at:
20.YOUTH GROUP DATES. The youth group next meet on Sundays 31 May and 14 June. Times TBC
Forthcoming Deadlines
Order of Service: Thursday at 10.00am
Next Parish Magazine: Friday 19 June 2026 at 6.00pm
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