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Ascension Day, 40 days after Easter, is when Christians mark the day that Jesus ascended to heaven, near Jerusalem at the village of Bethany. On the evening of Ascension Day, we will once again be returning to Crichton Collegiate Church, Pathhead, for a sung Eucharist service, led by Rev Nick Wills, and with our choir…

The May 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 April 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. Due there being no March magazine, this magazine therefore includes some articles that would have been included in that. (Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been…

For further information, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Our 2025 Lent Appeal is for The Leprosy Mission Great Britain, and a retiring collection will be held at all our services during Lent. More information https://stpetersedinburgh.org/lent-appeal-2025-the-leprosy-mission and www.leprosymission.co.uk Ash Wednesday, 5th March, 7.30pm; a reflective Communion Service with music to mark the start of Lent. Lent Group, Wednesdays…

St Peter’s Vestry has decided that our Lent Appeal this year should be for The Leprosy Mission. Bishop Donald Allister has been a long-time supporter of the Mission, and writes here about the work, and a visit he made to Bangladesh in 2020. (See also: https://www.leprosymission.org.uk/) There are many misunderstandings about leprosy. Here are the…

The February 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. (Due to unforeseen circumstances there is no March 2025 magazine. The April magazine will be issued as usual.) (Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed.)

The December/January 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.)

Great fun was had by all at our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony to mark the start of Advent. It was a superb occasion with a hall full of adults and children singing lustily and enjoying themselves. Starting with the lights on the tree outside being turned on and singing a couple of carols, everyone then…

A retiring collection for The Bethany Christian Trust, our Advent and Christmas Charity, will be held during all services and events over Advent & Christmas. Our Christmas Carol Service is at 6.30pm on Sunday 22nd December. Sunday 1st December Advent Sunday 9am Said Communion; 10.45am Communion with hymns; 5pm: Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Tree Lighting Ceremony, Sunday 1st December, 2024, 5pm…

The November 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.)

Sunday, October 20th, 2024: 2.00pm – 4.00pm Please come and join us to discuss the history and relevance of Nicea, a uniquely enduring statement of Christian faith. Seminar We regularly say the Nicene Creed in our worship, but where does it come from and why does it matter today? The Council of Nicea took place…

The 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.)

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.)

Our Harvest Festival on Sunday 29th September will end The Season of Creation. After the 10.45am service on that day we will be holding a simple soup and bread lunch to which all the congregation are very welcome. So we can share with the people in need in our community, we will be collecting for…

The July / August 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.)

Bargains are to be had at the Monday Group Silent Auction, raffle, nice sociable Strawberry Tea on Saturday 15th June from 2.30pm to 4.30pm! Tickets are £4 for an adult, £2 child and £10 family ticket (2 adults with unlimited children). Tickets are available in advance or at the door. Donations for the Silent Auction…

The June 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.) If you have any questions, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Giving to St Peter’s: If you are able to…

After our 10.45am service, we are holding a plant sale in the hall. All are very welcome! Donations of plants are required and please start growing or splitting those clumps, taking cuttings, etc, and leave them behind the Lodge or leave them in the hall before the 10.45am service on the 9th. Catherine Rednall will also…

The May 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.) If you have any questions, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Giving to St Peter’s: If you are able to…

The April 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.) If you have any questions, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Giving to St Peter’s: If you are able to…