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Thank you to all who so generously gave to the Christian Aid Indian COVID Appeal during May. We raised £711.91 in church, and that does not include any donations given directly to Christian Aid, or to the Vellore Christian Medical Centre in India. With India in a devastating second wave of Covid-19, and the situation…
The June 2021 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 here: (Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed.) If you have any questions, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Giving to St Peter’s: This pandemic poses a…
A new St Peter’s Walking Group has been formed, and the first two walks have been much enjoyed by those who attended. Below are summaries of the walks that have occurred. If you would like to join the Walking Group, please just email the office! office@stpetersedinburgh.org Craiglockhart and Colinton Dell: Wednesday 19th May, 2021 By…
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: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Our latest magazine, News & Views, is available to download here: http://stpetersedinburgh.org/news-views Sunday 20th June & Thursday 24th June: Pentecost 4 & Refugee Sunday Sunday 13th June &…
It is encouraging to know that many members of St Peter’s are passionate about environmental sustainability. Thank you to those who take the time to write about this subject matter and who remind us that, as people of faith, we must continue to take steps in order to preserve the planet, for ourselves and for…
The May 2021 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 here: (Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed.) If you have any questions, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Giving to St Peter’s: This pandemic poses a…
One of the highlights of the past month in our Young Adult services was a Cooking Workshop from Building Bridges Project Director Pall Singh, who many will remember from when he preached at St Peter’s on the topic of Cultural Diversity. Pall was born into a Sikh family in India, where he spent his early…
The April 2021 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 here: (Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed.) If you have any questions, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Giving to St Peter’s: This pandemic poses a…
Much fun was had when Chris Hodgson recently led a session on Zoom with all those present making soda bread! It took about 50 minutes to make and bake. During it, there was lots of interesting chat, discussion and laughter. Thank you Chris for being so patient and making it so interesting and fun!!
The March 2021 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 here: (Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed.) If you have any questions, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Giving to St Peter’s: This pandemic poses a…
The February 2021 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 here: (Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed.) If you have any questions, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Giving to St Peter’s: This pandemic poses a…
The St Peter’s Community Outreach Group (COG) has helped to organise an exhibition of art by the children of Preston Street Primary School. The school ran an art competition titled ‘Winter Rainbows’, in which all classes took part. COG was then invited to help the local councillors judge between the finalists. The winner, runners-up, and…
Wishing one and all every blessing, peace and joy at this Christmas time. During the Christmas morning service, our Rector, Rev Nick Wills, gave his Christmas message and told the Christmas story using wrapped ‘presents’ left by the congregation on Sunday 20th December. He opened the presents at the beginning of the service, with much…
Our Carol Service for during Covid times can be found here: https://youtu.be/TSJpfwQE39w Everything was recorded in a Covid-safe manner, the traditional readings and well-loved Carols being sung either by individual singers with organ, one recorded each week in church, or by individuals recording themselves at home singing parts to an organ backing track, which were…
The morning service for Advent 4 is based around Romans 16: 25-27 and Luke 1: 26-38. Our Rector, Nick, preaches on this passage about Mary, the focus of the Fourth Sunday of Advent, as well as reading a Pastoral letter from Bishop Mark, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. The Intercessions are led by Lenore, and…
The service for Advent 3 is based around Isaiah 61: 1-4, 8-11 and John 1: 6-8, 19-28. Our Rector, Rev Nick Wills, preaches on this passage about John the Baptist, the focus of the Third Sunday of Advent. And about that annoying bloke from the Asda adverts. But mostly about John the Baptist. The hymn…
The service for Advent 2 is based around Isaiah 40: 1-11 and Mark 1: 1-8. Our Rector, Rev Nick Wills, preaches on these Advent readings, based on the 2nd Sunday of Advent and the role of the Prophets in calling God’s people to repent and follow God’s ways. Our Associate Priest, Rev Sue Whitehouse presides. Christmas…
The December / January issue of News and Views can be found here: (Please note that to fulfil GDPR, some details have been removed.) If you have any questions, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org
The service for Advent 1 is based around Hebrews 11: 13-16 and Mark 13: 24-37. Rev Sue Whitehouse preaches on these readings and the key themes of Advent. Rev Nick Wills presides. The Sunday service was recorded and uploaded onto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5EzRtX3tms Christmas Services: For Information about our Christmas Services, please see: http://stpetersedinburgh.org/christmas-services-2020 (Please note to…
St Peter’s has recently committed to conducting two fundraisers over the course of the next year for an organisation called Embrace the Middle East. The first is for our 2020 Christmas Appeal. With over 160 years of experience, Embrace the Middle East is a Christian charity which helps people of all faiths and none to free…