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. ANNUAL LEAVE Pauline Robertson DCS is on leave from this coming Monday 20th July for a week and will be back on Tuesday 28th July.
5. PASTORAL CARE In Pauline’s absence next week if you or someone you know would like a pastoral visit or phone call please contact between 20th to 23rd July the Rev Dr Anne Logan: Email address:
6. FUNERALS There are two funerals to report. Sadly, a former elder at Mayfield Salisbury, Alastair Macdonald, has died. He and Sheena moved to Christ Church Morningside a few years ago which is where Alastair’s funeral will be held this Monday the 20th July at 2.00pm to which all friends are invited.
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 3 August at 1.00pm to which all are invited.
7. Family Fun & Faith Saturday 25th July 2-4pm at Newington Trinity -Priestfield. Free fun afternoon of games, crafts, Lego and activities for families with primary/preschool aged children. No need to book but come as a family (no unaccompanied children or adults!). Queries to
8. MORNING PRAYERS ON TUESDAYS We meet for prayers every Tuesday at 10.00am in the Salisbury Room opposite the Office.
9. 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
10. 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 23rd July - Check the Newington Trinity website calendar for any changes.
11. COFFEE AND BLETHERS Our meetings in June were well attended and enjoyed by all. Why not join us on Thursday 23 July from 2.00pm in the Bill McDonald Hall, thereafter 6 and 20 August. We hope to see you there.
12. CAR POOL - Drivers needed for summer months Would you consider helping? We are needing offers to drive folk to and from church for the 10.30am summer services (July and August) and also, if possible, for the first Sunday of the month after that. The passengers on the list value this opportunity to come and join us in worship which is something they might not be able to do without a friendly lift. Normally the commitment would be one Sunday a month (or less). Don’t be shy - get in touch asap! Diana Tudhope
13. Newington Foodbank As many of us are thinking of holidays or changes of activity over the summer, let's remember that for people in need of support from the foodbank, their difficulties are likely to continue uninterrupted. We are therefore asking for your continuing support where possible in the weeks ahead. Donations of food and basic toiletries are always 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. NEWINGTON TRINITY MEMBERS AT THE FRINGE
1- Wendy Mathison is appearing in “Sweet” at the Royal Scots Club, Abercromby Place from 10-15 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.
2- “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 24 August, 3.45pm to 4.45pmt 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 21 August 2026 at 6.00pm
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