EDINBURGH NORTHWEST KIRK ANNOUNCEMENTS
12 - 18 April 2026
Congregational Team :
Michael Dick, LJ Forrest, Ruth Minnican
Organist : Ian Macpherson
10.00 am Hymns & Readings -
Hymn numbers : 533, 143, 432, 189, 419
Readings – 1 Peter 1 : 3 – 9 and John 20 : 19 - 31
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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.
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
THE MINISTER is on holiday until Tuesday, 14 April. During this time Reverend Dr Jessie Fubara-Manuel will be looking after pastoral duties.
THE FAIR TRADE STALL will be up and running in Cramond Kirk Hall following the 10 am service on Sunday, 12 April. Even if you are avoiding any more chocolate, there are plenty of other treats in store.
THE ENK NEWSLETTER The deadline for submitting items for the May newsletter (fliers, photos etc) is Monday, 20 April. Items should be sent to ENKeditors@gmail.com.
A REMINDER OF THE CHANGE TO WORSHIP TIMES On Sunday, 14 June we will move to the new service times. Services at Cramond will be held at 8.30 am and 9.45 am and the Pennywell service moves to 11.30 am. Monthly joint services will continue to be held at 10.30 am and alternate between the two churches. The joint services are typically held on the first Sunday of the month, except in May when it will be held on Sunday, 10 May to coincide with the annual Christian Aid service followed by a soup lunch in the Hall.
CARE HOME SERVICES The various churches within our parish grouping are working collaboratively to cover services at Lyle Court, Cramond Residence and Queens Manor. If you are interested in joining Julia and Jessie as part of the Edinburgh Northwest Kirk team, please let Louise in the Kirk Office know. Any member of the congregation is more than welcome to be part of the team and there will be training and opportunities to observe the services for those interested.
CHRISTIAN AID DELIVERERS In preparation for Christian Aid Week (10-16 May) we would be glad to hear from anyone willing to help with the door to door delivery of Christian Aid envelopes. Volunteers can choose to either simply deliver envelopes or deliver & return to collect them. Please let Louise in the Kirk Office know if you are able to take on a district.
THE CHRISTIAN AID QUIZ EVENING is taking place in Cramond Kirk Hall on Wednesday, 6 May (7 pm for 7.30 pm). Spaces are available for this fun evening which comes with a glass of wine & nibbles. Tickets are £5 per person. You can make up a team of 4, 5 or 6 people, or just come along and we’ll find you a team to join. Entry forms are available at the main door of the Kirk Hall or from the Kirk Office or simply e-mail the Kirk Office with details of your team.
THE CRAMOND SCOUTS PLANT SALE The Scouts would be glad to take your orders for plants again this year. Plants will be ready for collection at the Christian Aid Fair on Sunday, 10 May or can be delivered to your door if you live locally. Orders must be received by Sunday, 12 April and can be made HERE
THE GATHERING SPACE CAFÉ is closed until Tuesday, 22 April. Heather, Kathy & the team look forward to seeing you again soon.
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. Further details are available from Violetta on 07305 848150. All are welcome.
A POETRY & MUSIC EVENING is being hosted by the Cramond Association at 7.30 pm on Monday, 20 April in the Cramond Inn in collaboration with the Cramond Writers' Group who will share their views about the joys and frustrations of living in Cramond. Music will be provided by Malt & Rye. Everyone is welcome – you don’t have to be a Cramond Association member to attend and there is no need to book in advance.
CRAMOND DRAMA GROUP invite you to join them for an interactive murder mystery where you’ll enjoy afternoon tea while uncovering clues, questioning suspects and deciding who’s guilty! The murder will take place in Cramond Kirk Halls on Saturday, 6 June from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. Tickets are available HERE.
PRAYER SPACE At 7 pm on Monday, 13 April Presbytery will be holding an online Prayer Space with a specific focus on the Holyrood elections. The link to join the Prayer Space is available from Ken Brown at kenneth.brown@churchofscotland.org.uk
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Ferrywell Youth Project are extending their premises and looking for volunteers. The Project helps to support young people locally, providing activities, meals and trips out. They aim to provide consistency and a friendly face in challenging times. If you are interested, please email suresh.sanders@gmail.com
FRESH START Many thanks for all the donations over the past week. 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.
FLOWERS Hurley Mendelssohn
EDINBURGH NORTHWEST KIRK SERVICES
Sunday, 19 April
(Minister : Reverend Julia A Cato)
8.45 am : Morning Prayers
10.00 am : Morning Worship
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Sunday, 26 April
(Minister : Reverend Elspeth Harley)
8.45 am : Morning Prayers
10.00 am : Morning Worship
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Sunday, 3 May
(Minister : Reverend Julia A Cato)
8.45 am : Morning Prayers
10.00 am : Morning Worship
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at Pennywell Kirk
Sunday, 19 April
(Worship Leader : Suresh Sanders)
11.00 am : Morning Worship
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Sunday, 26 April
(Minister : Reverend Julia A Cato)
11.00 am : Morning Worship
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Sunday, 3 May
(Congregation-led Service)
11.00 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.
FACEBOOK Edinburgh Northwest Kirk’s Facebook page can be found HERE so please do keep in touch to check all the latest news & happenings and if you do visit, please remember to “share” our page.