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During his time as Interim Pastor at St Peter’s, Bishop David Chillingworth undertook a number of initiatives. One was the establishment of ‘Looking to the Future Groups’. In February and March 2019, two groups met twice each with an open agenda to look together at the future of the congregation and, in particular, its mission…
Who Let the Dads Out? is a space for all Dads, Granddads, Stepdads and male carers to get to know each other while the kids have fun. A bacon roll breakfast is on offer with vegetarian and halal options always available, together with tea and fresh coffee for grown-ups. It is loads of fun for…
On Sunday 1st September, warm and grateful thanks were given to Bishop David and Alison Chillingworth for all their time over the past year. Bishop David’s wisdom, advice and counsel as Interim Pastor, and their sense of humour will be greatly missed!!
Here is the September 2019 version of the St Peter’s Magazine, News & Views.
On Sunday 14th July, the choir and congregation bade a fond farewell to Tom Wrench, the Penny Turnbull Organ Scholar. He has been with us for the past five years and has progressed immensely. We say a massive thank you to him for all he has brought to St Peter’s, and wish him well in…
Here is the July/August 2019 version of the St Peter’s Magazine, News & Views.
Many of the congregation stayed for the annual BBQ to celebrate St Peter’s Day. Many thanks to all those that helped in its success. Due to the weather, it had to be eaten in the hall but it raised £145 for the Building Refurbishment.
Here is the June 2019 version of the St Peter’s Magazine, News & Views.
Here is the May 2019 version of the St Peter’s Magazine, News & Views.
The St Peter’s choir are singing the beautiful service of Choral Evensong at 6.30pm on Sunday 23rd June. Music: Responses: McPhee Psalm 49Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis: Brewer in D The Lord’s Prayer: Stone Anthem: Holy, Holy, Holy: Schubert Hymns: NEH: 483, 251
On Saturday, 1st June, 11am – 3pm, St Peter’s is holding its Summer Fair. We will have great music, children’s craft activities, a bouncy castle, stalls, baked goods and a BBQ! All welcome. Free entry with proceeds going to The Bethany Christian Trust.
The choir of St Peter’s gave a superb concert of various Magnificat’s, Nunc Dimittis’, and anthems. Refreshments were served from 7pm, and the retiring collection raised £410 towards the building project. Thank you to all that came to enjoy gems of church music from Tudor times to the present day! The programme was: Magnificat &…
Many congratulations to Catherine who has completed her Light Blue Ribbon, and Angus, who recently passed his Silver Award with Commended (Merit). Bishop David presented these awards at a recent service.
Singing with Zaza at Toddler Group on Monday18th March was so much fun that many of our parents have asked her to lead singing again on Monday 25th March. Zaza has asked that parents please bring along recyclable items, such as tissue boxes, toilet/cling film rolls and rubber bands, as she will teach the children how to…
Lots of fun and convivial chat was had at the recent Jazz Coffee Morning, which raised £266 for the 2019-2020 Bethany Shelters. Our own Chris Hodgson and his Barber Shop Quartet, ‘Strop’, entertained in style. ‘Strop’ will be entertaining again at our Annual Summer Fair on Saturday 1st June.
Edinburgh Direct Aid helps where it can when there are man-made or natural disasters. On Monday 1st April, at 7.30pm, Ann Thanisch will be describing to The Monday Group Edinburgh Direct Aid’s work for Syrian refugees since 2013 in the exceptionally harsh conditions of Arsal, Lebanon – providing supplies donated by the UK public, school…
Dr David Stevenson is giving a talk to the Monday Group entitled ‘My work in Malawi’. It is about his work for many years as a medical doctor in Malawi. Refreshments will follow the talk. All are very welcome to this open meeting on Monday 18th March from 2.30pm-4pm, being held in the Church Hall.…
The annual Silent Auction, run by the Monday Group, is in the hall on Monday 4th March at 7pm, this year the day before Shrove Tuesday. There are no pancakes, but there is the opportunity to secure some bargains plus wine, nibbles and convivial chat. If you have not already taken your unwanted Christmas gifts, or indeed…
John Graham will be giving an illustrated talk entitled “Our Man in Havana” to the Monday Group. All are very welcome to this open meeting on Monday 18th February at 7.30pm, which is being held in the West Meeting Room. Refreshments follow the talk. (Cost £1) For more information, contact: Liz Philp: administration@stpetersedinburgh.org
The first Fair Trade Stall of 2019 is being held in the Hall after the 10.45 service on Sunday 10th February. There will be lots of things and delicious goodies for sale!