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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…

Choral Evensong is usually held on the last Sunday of the month. The next one is at 6.30pm on Sunday 23rd March, 2025. All are warmly welcomed to this reflective service. Future dates of Choral Evensong: 23rd March, (Not in April), 25th May Readings & Music on Sunday 23rd March, Third Sunday of LentReadings: Joshua…

All are very welcome to this monthly contemporary evening service which is reflective, sometimes interactive and always different! We usually meet in the hall, but may move around the building, into the church, Millar Chapel, or if it is nice weather, outside. The service finishes with refreshments and chat. Next Service: Sunday 13th April, 6.30pm…

For further information, please email the office: office@stpetersedinburgh.org Ash Wednesday, 5th March, 7.30pm; a reflective Communion Service with music to mark the start of Lent. Our 2025 Lent Appeal is for The Leprosy Mission Great Britain, and a retiring collection will be held at all our services during Lent. An article about its good work, written by…

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 7pm-9pm. Held in the Choir Vestry, those attending vary, depending on the book chosen and if folk are interested in a particular title. We welcome new folk…

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…

A group of students and young adult on a trip to the skittles bowling alley.

During term time, the Toddler Group usually meets in the Church Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 11.30am. It is for those who are at home with children aged 0-3. All Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers and Nannies are very welcome to bring their little ones to these International and very friendly groups! Snacks…

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…

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 services during the Season of Lent Scottish Prayer Book Liturgy for use on Sundays at 9am and…

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.)

All are very welcome to our friendly Craft Group for Adults! While working on a craft, we enjoy a cuppa and convivial chat, covering all sorts of random topics. Sessions are not currently on a regular basis, but they will all be advertised here. You are very welcome to bring a friend too. Our next…

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…