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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!
Are you at home with small children? Come along to our friendly toddler group from 9.30am-11.30am on a Monday and a Thursday. Mums, dads, grannies, grandads and nannies are all welcome! For busy Mums, we also offer a workspace with laptops for some guilt-free time to work on job applications, university assignments and so forth…
Great fun was had by all at this years Christmas Village on 14th December, called ‘Trashy Christmas’. The many activities during the day included decorating cakes and cookies, making elves and trees out of pine cones, making reindeer out of toilet rolls, together with making many other fun objects using ‘trash’ that could otherwise have…
Congratulations to three Choristers, who recently received the next level on their RSCM Voice for Life journey. Awarded were: One Medal and White Ribbon, one Light Blue Ribbon and one Red Ribbon. The three Choristers are pictured with The Rt. Revd. David Chillingworth, who presented them during the morning service, and Rupert Forbes, the Director of…
On Sunday 14th October, many friends, family and congregation joined to hear the St Peter’s Choir sing the prèmiere of Jubilate Deo, by Ghislaine Reece-Trapp. It was commissioned by the choir in memory of Fiona Smith, who is still greatly missed by all that knew her. We were delighted that the composer was present too.…
At the coffee morning, held in St Peter’s Church Hall on Saturday 3rd November, £250 was raised for Edinburgh Churches for Sanctuary. During the morning, Anna, who was present from the charity, gave a talk about what it does. Thank you to all that helped, including the Community Outreach Group and the musicians that provided…