Weekly Update, 19th June 2026

1. Sunday 21st June, Gift Day.
Services at 9.30 am and 10.30 am (live-streamed). This week’s services will be led by Ann Cubitt, the passage is Acts 4:3:1-10, 4:5-21 and the theme is Holy Boldness.

2. Pastoral Cover during June.
Rev Geoff Berry, locum minister at Abbey Church, has kindly agreed to cover until the end of the month.
On July 1 Rev Mary Haddow starts as locum at St Andrew Blackadder

3. North Berwick: St Andrew Blackadder Congregational Roll -Intimation
Notice is given that the Kirk Session will be finalising the church roll at its meeting on Tuesday 23rd June. This will form the electoral register for the congregation as the vacancy process is followed.
Julie Scanlon has a copy of the current roll and can confirm for you whether your name is included.
If your name is not included and you would like to be included as a member or adherent please contact Julie in the office or by email at admin@standrewblackadder.org.uk
Intimation will be given on Sunday 14th June and Sunday 21st June 2026.

4. Note of Thanks.
Dear friends,
I wanted to extend my thanks to you all for the warm hospitality and fellowship that you extended to me and my husband James. It was such a blessing to spend six months with you all during my period of discernment and I am very grateful for your prayerful support. I am delighted to share that following attendance at the national assessment conference I have been accepted as a candidate in training for Ordained Local Ministry. James and I are already missing the fellowship of St Andrew Blackadder and we will hold you in our prayers as you navigate the next period of change for your church with the departure of Neil and the search for a new Minister. I am confident that God has wonderful plans for your future as you continue in your ministries of witness and service to the town of North Berwick.
With warmest regards,
Kerry Reilly
5. Logos Hope Ship, the world’s biggest floating book fair will be at Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh next to the Royal Yacht Britannia from 10th – 15th July. This faith based organisation’s vision for Logos Hope’s UK tour is to create a sense of encouragement and renewal of the UK Church’s response to God’s call to make Him known here and around the world. Together, we’re raising a tide of faith and releasing waves of hope across our nation and beyond. Open to the public: Tues. – Sat. daily 10am-10pm; Sun. 1pm – 10pm.Entrance to the ship is £1 per person and includes : introductory presentation; access to large bookshop and international cafe. 1-hour tours of the ship conducted by guides in groups of 7 people are available. To book a tour and for details of numerous on-board events visit: uk.om.org/waves-of-hope-edinburgh

6. SU Holiday Club This year’s North Berwick Scripture Union Holiday Club will run from the 20th – 24th July with sessions at both Abbey Church and St Andrew Blackadder running for three different age groups. Please use the QR codes on the posters displayed on the church notice boards for more details and to register.

7. Parentspace Would you like to join a friendly team who enable this supportive outreach to parents of preschool children? Parentspace takes place every fortnight during term time and volunteers are encouraged to volunteer as much or as little as they want. The key main areas are the crèche, breakfast and welcome teams. At present we need more help on the crèche team. If you would like to find out more please contact Helen Nelson on 07745599860 or email helen.nelson2@btinternet.com
8. Blytheswood Christmas Shoe box appeal. Just a reminder to keep collecting shoe boxes for this year’s appeal but, due to storage limitations in the church, please keep them at home until we ask you to bring them to the building.

9. Prayer Gatherings
Every Sunday in Prayer Room between 10 and 10.20 am
Every Monday in Room 1 between 10 and 11 am.
Every Wednesday on Zoom between for 30 minutes starting at 7 pm.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88152470672?pwd=WHpUOVdWN3NpSTBCUjF3aDRhcE1Ldz09
Please contact the office for log on details.

Julie