EDINBURGH NORTHWEST KIRK ANNOUNCEMENTS
EDINBURGH NORTHWEST KIRK ANNOUNCEMENTS
11 - 17 January 2026
Minister : Reverend Dr Martin Scott
Organist : Simon Bertram
Hymns & Readings -
Hymn numbers : 326, 291, 318, 334, 352
Readings – Isaiah 42 : 1 - 9 & Matthew 3 : 13 - 17
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WELCOME TO WORSHIP We are glad you have been able to join us.
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.
CONTACTS If you need to contact the Minister, Julia’s phone number is 07706 454148 and her email address is jcato@churchofscotland.org.uk and our Pastoral Assistant, Reverend Jessie Fubara-Manuel can be contacted on 07305 622493 or at JFubara-Manuel@churchofscotland.org.uk
CRAMOND KIRK SERVICES Due to issues with the heating in Cramond Kirk, the Sunday morning services will be held in the Kirk Hall until these can be resolved.
A SERVICE OF BEREAVEMENT will be held in Cramond Kirk Hall at 10 am on Sunday, 18 January 2026. All are welcome, especially any who have lost loved ones over the past year.
ROBERT BENDORIS Sadly Robert Bendoris, Cramond Kirk’s Beadle for over 24 years, died on New Year’s Day. Robert’s funeral service is being held in Mortonhall Crematorium on Thursday, 22 January at 2 pm and the family would be glad if you were able to join them.
THE FAIR TRADE STALL will be up and running in the Gathering Space of Cramond Kirk Hall following this morning’s 10 am service (11 January).
A GIFT FOR ALISON As some may know, Alison Rankine retired from her role as Cramond Kirk Hall Assistant just before Christmas. Sadly, with the Christmas break, we were unable to arrange a proper farewell for her. However we know how much she will be missed by so many people at Cramond. If you’d like to contribute towards a gift for Alison, donations can be handed in to the Kirk Office addressed “For Alison” or made via bank transfer to Edinburgh Northwest Kirk’s Bank of Scotland account (sort code: 80-02-19; account no: 00185768) with “Alison” as the reference. A card is also available for signing in the Kirk Office. The deadline for donations is Sunday, 25 January.
THE CHRISTMAS QUIZ Many thanks to everyone who took part in the 2025 Christmas quiz. We received 25 entries, 4 of which had all 30 answers correct and Rachel Evans was the lucky winner picked from the hat. As well as being great fun, the quiz raised a total of £203.55 for the Christmas Fair charities.
THE FLOWER LIST for 2026 is currently available pinned to the Kirk Office door in the Kirk Hall. If you’d like to provide the flowers one Sunday in the coming year, please add your name to the list or contact Louise in the Kirk Office. If you require assistance with arranging flowers or would like to have them arranged for you, please contact the Kirk Office.
THE CRAMOND JUMBLE SALE 2026 For all stall holders and anyone interested in helping with a stall at the Jumble Sale on Saturday, 28 February 2026, please come to an informal short meeting in Cramond Kirk Hall (Committee Room) following the 10 am service on Sunday, 18 January.
CHRISTMAS & GREETINGS CARD APPEAL If you have any spare, unused Christmas cards or greetings cards with envelopes that you just don’t know what to do with, please donate them to the Kirk. Last month £81.52 was raised from the Christmas cards in the Gathering Space and we hope to make up more variety packs for 2026! Cards with their envelopes can be put in the box at the entrance to the Kirk Hall until 31 January 2026.
STAMP APPEALS Although the Church of Scotland stamp appeal is coming to an end, there are a number of other charities collecting used stamps so if you do have any, please drop them off in the Kirk Office.
TUB2PUB is a recycling scheme for the big plastic tubs that sweets and biscuits come in and the money raised is going to Macmillan Cancer Support. If you have any tubs left over after Christmas, please leave them outside the Kirk Office and we’d be happy to take them to one of the collection points.
THE GATHERING SPACE CAFÉ is closed until Tuesday, 13 January when the team look forward to seeing you back.
BURNS NIGHT CEILIDH Cargilfield School are holding a Burns Night ceilidh on Friday, 23 January from 7 pm – 11 pm and all those over 18 are welcome. Tickets cost £50 & include a glass of prosecco and a buffet dinner of haggis, neeps & tatties. Tickets are available HERE. All proceeds are going to Alzheimer’s Research UK.
STEWARDING AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2026 Stewards undertake a vital role at the General Assembly to ensure the safety and comfort of those attending. Stewards provide a friendly welcome to the Assembly Halls; ensure the security of proceedings by checking passes; are alert to security threats and disturbances and have a responsibility to ensure the safe evacuation of the Assembly Hall if required. Individual shifts last for 3 hours and volunteers can select the day or days they wish to help. The Assembly takes place from 15-18 May 2026. If you’d like to find out more or wish to volunteer, please contact Neil Proven at assemblystewards@churchofscotland.org.uk
FRESH START Many thanks for the recent donations of cutlery, pots, pans and dishes. Donations are always welcome and can be left in the Fresh Start box in the Kirk Hall at any time or delivered to the Fresh Start warehouse at 22-24 Ferry Road Drive from Mon – Thurs, 9 am – 4 pm.
DEATH
1 January Robert Bendoris
FLOWERS The Madeley family
EDINBURGH NORTHWEST KIRK SERVICES
at Cramond Kirk
Sunday, 18 January
(Minister : Reverend Julia A Cato)
8.45 am : Morning Prayers
10.00 am : Service of Bereavement
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Sunday, 25 January
(Minister : Reverend Jessie Fubara-Manuel)
8.45 am : Morning Prayers
10.00 am : Morning Worship
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Sunday, 1 February
(Minister : Reverend Julia A Cato)
There are no services at Cramond Kirk
10.30 am : Joint Communion Service at Pennywell Kirk
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at Pennywell Kirk
Sunday, 18 January
(Congregation-led service)
11.00 am : Morning Worship
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Sunday, 25 January
(Minister : Reverend Julia A Cato)
11.00 am : Morning Worship
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Sunday, 1 February
(Minister : Reverend Julia A Cato)
10.30 am : Joint Communion Service
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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