EDINBURGH NORTHWEST KIRK ANNOUNCEMENTS
30 August - 5 September 2026
Minister : Reverend Julia A Cato
Organist : Simon Bertram
Pianist : Katherine Campbell
Hymns & Readings
Hymn numbers : 153, 533, 348, 739
Readings – Psalm 138 and Isaiah 51 : 1 - 6
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WELCOME TO WORSHIP We are glad you have been able to join us in person or online.
FURTHER INFORMATION on many of the following announcements is available from Louise in the Cramond Kirk Office or from Alan Fisher at Pennywell Kirk (fishatthewell@hotmail.com). The Cramond Kirk office is open from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, Monday to Friday. Louise can also be contacted on 336 2036 or by e-mail at office@cramondkirk.org.uk.
CONTACT If you need to contact the Minister, Julia’s phone number is 07706 454148 and her email address is jcato@churchofscotland.org.uk.
EDINBURGH NORTHWEST KIRK SESSION will be meeting in Cramond Kirk Hall at 7.15 pm on Monday, 31 August. All are welcome to attend and participate in the meeting although only members of the Kirk Session are permitted to vote on issues.
WELCOME (BACK) TO CHURCH SUNDAY The joint service at Cramond on Sunday, 6 September will be a special Welcome (Back) to Church service followed by teas, coffees and home baking in the Kirk Hall. There will also be toys and games available for children. We hope to see you there and please let your family, friends and neighbours know they are more than welcome to join you.
ELDERS’ ENVELOPES Could Cramond district elders please pick up their elders’ envelopes from the Session House. For those who wish to use the Communion cards as well, these are also available on the desk in the Session House.
CRAMOND COFFEE & CHAT is on every Monday from 10.30 am to 12 noon in the Gathering Space of Cramond Kirk Hall.
‘THE PLACE TO BE’ COFFEE MORNING is held in Pennywell Kirk Hall every Monday at 10 am with a monthly outing. All are welcome. Further details are available from Violetta on 07305 848150.
THE VISITING TEAM HARVEST SERVICE is being held at 2 pm on Thursday, 24 September in Cramond Kirk Hall. Please come along and enjoy the service and an afternoon of chat, singing and fun.
DONATIONS TO THE KIRK If you wish to donate to the Kirk by card on a Sunday morning, a sum-up machine is now located at the Kirk’s main door.
A TRIP TO NORTH BERWICK Thank you for all the interest in the North Berwick day trip. Both minibuses are now full. For those who are joining us on the trip, one minibus will leave from Pennywell Kirk at 9.30 am and the other from Cramond Kirk Hall at 9.30 am.
A LADIES’ AFTERNOON OF FELLOWSHIP is being held in Pennywell Kirk Hall following the 11.30 am service on Sunday, 30 August. Please join us for a meal, fellowship and a Godly Play story.
ENK WELCOME CARDS From this Sunday yellow welcome cards will be available at the Kirk doors. The cards allow visitors and members of the congregation wishing for information, advice or assistance, to leave their contact details and we will be able to respond quickly to their enquiries. There will also be boxes at the Kirk doors for completed cards.
THE CRAMOND LADIES’ PROBUS CLUB starts its new session at 10 am on Thursday, 3 September in Cramond Kirk Hall with a welcome and social morning.
THE ENK ABC (ANNUAL BOOK CLUB) will be meeting in Cramond Kirk Hall on Wednesday, 23 September at 2 pm. Have you wanted to join a book group but haven’t the time. Then bring a book that you would recommend or are happy to talk about and swap with others or just encourage others to read what you have enjoyed. All your reading material for the year can be decided in just one meeting! Cake & coffee provided and donations will go to charity. Please let Louise in the Kirk Office know if you are interested in attending.
THE EDINBURGH VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT FAIR is taking place from 10 am – 5.30 pm on Tuesday, 1 September at St Paul’s & St George’s Church, York Place. Please come along and discover hundreds of volunteering opportunities with 50+ charities, community groups and voluntary organisations from across Edinburgh. Whether you want to meet new people, build confidence, learn new skills, support your community or simply try something different – there could be something for you! Entry is free and no booking required.
FERRYWELL YOUTH PROJECT Volunteers are urgently needed to support vulnerable children in Muirhouse through the Ferrywell Youth Project which has just extended its premises. The hours are very flexible and the team is lovely. If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Suresh Sanders at suresh.sanders@gmail.com
THE LEWIS LEAP DOG SHOW is being held in the Cammo Estate from 2 pm – 5 pm this afternoon. Please come along and enjoy a fun day out for all the family and help support the Lewis Leap Sudden & Traumatic Bereavement Service which offers ground-breaking early bereavement support across Scotland.
FRESH START Many thanks for all the recent donations. Please could only easily portable goods be left in the Fresh Start boxes in Cramond Kirk Hall and we’d be very grateful if larger, heavier items could be taken direct to the Fresh Start warehouse at 22-24 Ferry Road Drive which is open from Mon – Thurs, 9 am – 4 pm.
FAITH AND THE ARTS The last of the August talks at Barclay Viewforth Church will be held at 7 pm this evening when the author, illustrator and puppeteer, Zoe Carter will be their guest. All are welcome.
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EDINBURGH NORTHWEST KIRK SERVICES
at Cramond Kirk
Sunday, 6 September
There is no Morning Prayer service at 8.30 am
10.30 am : Joint Communion Service
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Sunday, 13 September
8.30 am : Morning Prayers
9.45 am : Morning Worship
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Sunday, 20 September
8.30 am : Morning Prayers
9.45 am : Morning Worship
at Pennywell Kirk
Sunday, 6 September
There is no service at Pennywell
10.30 am : Joint Communion Service at Cramond
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Sunday, 13 September
11.30 am : Morning Worship
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Sunday, 20 September
11.30 am : Morning Worship
LIVE STREAMING Please note that the 10 am service at Cramond Kirk and the 11 am service at Pennywell Kirk are live streamed to the Kirk website every Sunday morning. The cameras will focus on the front of the Kirks – the pulpit, lectern and Communion Table. However some of those sitting at the front may also be in camera shot. For those of you watching from home, the links to the services can be found HERE.
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