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Our May 2026 issue of News and Views, our monthly magazine with news and information of services, events, and what is happening in St Peter’s, can be found below.  Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed. For any questions please email the Church Office

All are very welcome to our Folk Open Mic and Singing Circle! If so, come and let’s create Edinburgh’s friendliest Open Mic and Singing Circle together where, in a very friendly, encouraging and supportive way, all are welcome to join in singing / playing a variety of Scottish songs (words are available), and/or contribute their…

Our choir will give a concert of Anglican choir music through the Church Year by British composers. It will last a little over an hour and there will be refreshments for all in the church afterwards. Composers will include Tallis, Purcell, Walmisley, Stainer, Wood, Parry, MacMillan and Forbes L’Estrange. This is being held to mark…

All are very welcome to this monthly contemporary evening service which is reflective, sometimes interactive and always different! Usually held on the 2nd Sunday of the month, we meet in the hall, but may move around the building, into the church, Millar Chapel, or if it is nice weather, outside. The service lasts about an…

Choral Evensong is at 6.30pm on Sunday 24th May and 21st June, 2026. (Not in July) All are warmly welcomed to this reflective service. Music and readings for Choral Evensong on 24th May Whitsunday Readings: Ezekiel 36: 22-28; Acts 2: 22-38 Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis: Stanford in Bb Anthem: Come, Holy Ghost Attwood Responses,  Ayleward;  …

Held in the hall, this is a relaxed and fun introduction to music through a mixture of traditional rhymes and folksongs, stories, percussion instruments and movement! Sundays 3.00pm-4.00pm (Term-time only)   10th, 24th, 31st May  14th, 21st June  (Although term time, not on 7th June) In the hall      £2 per session All children must be accompanied…

We’d love you to join our active and lively group, make new friends and have lots of fun together! We meet on Tuesday evenings during term-time. Come and enjoy a variety of interesting activities eg meals, Open Mic nights, quiz nights, Bible study and opportunities to explore Edinburgh and beyond throughout the year. If you…

Our friendly, informal and relaxed group Book Club welcomes all to discuss a wide range of titles. It usually meets on the last Wednesday of the month, from 7.00pm-8.00pm. Held in the Choir Vestry, those attending vary. We welcome new folk to widen our discussions and bring new insights. Feel free to just turn up!…

For those who wish to reflect themselves, this page has the Liturgy Books, Readings, Collect & Year’s Mind for each week. If you would like more information, please email the office, office@stpetersedinburgh.org Liturgy Book used for the 10.45am Sunday service from Easter to Pentecost Scottish Prayer Book Liturgy for use on Sundays at 9am and…

Our April 2026 issue of News and Views, our monthly magazine with news and information of services, events, and what is happening in St Peter’s, can be found below.  The significance of ice hearts melting on the front cover picture can be read on pages 4 and 5. It was taken during our March Process service, which…

Alongside our regular Sunday services, during Holy Week services will be held on Palm Sunday (29th March); Maundy Thursday (2nd April); Good Friday (3rd April); Easter Day (5th April) Ash Wednesday, 18th February; marking the start of Lent. A reflective and meditative service of Holy Communion held on Ash Wednesday . During the service, we…

Our March 2026 issue of News and Views, our monthly magazine with news and information of services, events, and what is happening in St Peter’s, can be found below.  The pictures are the Transitional Cathedral in Christchurch, New Zealand where much of the building’s structure is made out of cardboard. The structural columns are made from cardboard…

Would you know what to do if someone had a medical emergency or required first aid? St Peter’s Church and retired GP Dr Janice Allister FRCGP (NUCO certified First Aid Instructor) are offering free first aid training to local churches and charities. Using the Nuco training which is independently assessed and regulated by Ofqual, Janice…

Our February 2026 issue of News and Views, our monthly magazine with news and information of services, events, and what is happening in St Peter’s, can be found below.  Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed. For any questions please email the Church Office

The November ’25 to January ’26 issue of News and Views, our monthly magazine with news and information of services, events, and what is happening in St Peter’s, can be found below.  Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed. For any questions please email the Church Office Details about our services over Christmas and…

(Non Sunday morning services are in blue.) Sunday 30th November Advent Sunday 9am Said Communion; 10.45am Communion with hymns;  Sunday 30th November 5pm: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Tree Lighting Ceremony, Sunday 30th November, 5pm – St Peter’s, Lutton Place Thursday 4th December 11am Monthly Said Communion, followed with a packed lunch in the hall. Sunday 7th December Second Sunday of Advent 9am Said Communion; 10.45am Communion with…

Our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to mark the start of Advent is being from 5pm-6pm on Advent Sunday, 30th November. Starting outside, we singing a couple of Christmas carols to light the tree in the garden before moving into the hall to sing lots more carols together (chosen by those there) while enjoying mince pies,…

he October issue of News and Views, our monthly magazine with news and information of services, events, and what is happening in St Peter’s, can be found below.  Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed. For any questions please email the Church Office If you would like to help to support God’s mission and…

The Walking Group is proving to be very popular, and all the walks to date have been much enjoyed by those who attended. If you would like to receive emails with the information about the forthcoming Walking Group walks, or go on them, please email the office for more details! Email; office@stpetersedinburgh.org Upcoming Walks in…

The September issue of News and Views, our monthly magazine with news and information of services, events, and what is happening in St Peter’s, can be found below.  Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed. For any questions please email the Church Office If you would like to help to support God’s mission and…