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News & Views, October 2026
Our October 2026 issue of News and Views can be found below. This is our monthly magazine with news and information of services, events, and what is happening in St Peter’s. Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed. For any questions please email the Church Office
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Choral Evensong, Sunday 18th October 2026
Choral Evensong is at 6.30pm on Sunday 18th October and 22nd November 2026. All are warmly welcomed to this chorally led service. Sunday 18th October Evensong Twentieth Sunday after Trinity Joshua 14: 6-14; 1 Corinthians 10: 1-13; Psalm 141 Magnificat & Nunc Dimittis Weelkes (The Short Service) Anthem O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit Tallis…
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Folk Open Mic and Singing Circle, 3rd November
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…
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Process, Sunday 8th November 2026
All are very welcome to this monthly contemporary evening service which is reflective, sometimes interactive and always unique and 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…
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Students / Young Adults
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…
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Toddler Group: Mondays & Thursdays
Due to the school holidays, there is no Toddler Group on Mondays 12th & 19th October, or Thursday 15th October. During term time, the Toddler Group meets in the Church Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 11.30am. All children must be accompanied by an adult, who is responsible for their own child/children at…
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Book Club
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!…
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Readings, Collect & Year’s Mind for each week.
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 Sundays after Trinity Scottish Prayer Book Liturgy for use on Sundays at 9am and on the first Thursday…
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Little Folk, relaxed and fun introduction to music through song, stories and movement. (Early Years up to age c. 6)
This group has been suspended until further notice. If you are interested in a relaxed and fun introduction to music through a mixture of traditional rhymes and folksongs, stories, percussion instruments and movement, please email Becky; becky@stpetersedinburgh.org
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News & Views, September 2026
Our September 2026 issue of News and Views can be found below. This is our monthly magazine with news and information of services, events, and what is happening in St Peter’s. Please note that to fulfil GDPR, all personal details have been removed. For any questions please email the Church Office
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News & Views, July / August 2026
Our July / August 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
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‘Books for Bairns’
Further to what is written below, we now have a partnership with South East Edinburgh Foodbank. They were delighted with the gifts and are happy to receive future donations of children’s book. The aim is to improve the lives of children living in poverty. How can you help? 1. Books for Bairns is now on Twitter…
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News & Views, June 2026
Our June 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
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Choir Concert, 7th June 2026, 6.30pm
Our choir will give a concert of Anglican choir music through the Church Year by British composers. It will last between 75- 90 minutes 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 the…
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News & Views, May 2026
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
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News & Views, April 2026
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…
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Ash Wednesday, Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Good Friday and Easter Day
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…
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News & Views, March 2026
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…
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First Aid Training
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…
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News & Views, February 2026
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