Following our Service of Remembrance on Sunday, today at 11.00am we remember all those who have lost their lives in war and in peacekeeping roles. We remember those they left behind. And we remember too those who have returned with physical, often life-changing injuries and mental scars. We pray for all of you.
We pray too for countries facing the atrocities of war today. For those using diplomacy to engage in peace talks. For those unseen, working to protect our shores.
7 Dec at 4.00pm – Community Christmas Carols and fun for all in the growing Turnhouse/West Craigs/ Western Expansion areas. Join us at the NEW Maybury primary school to get to know your neighbours and re-discover Christmas in the madness of the season. SING – CELEBRATE – CONNECT
You can listen right here to the official Basis of Union acceptance by Presbytery. This is a joyful, long anticipated (but at times quite painful), future-pointing moment in the story of our congregation and our sincere thanks go to all on the steering group, to Rev Alan Childs and to Elaine Thomson our session clerk for getting us to this point.
We now look forward to joining with Alan and Rev Moira McDonald in team ministry and with our neighbours from Corstorphine Old Parish in a newly formed and united parish: Edinburgh Corstorphine Old and New, from 1 January 2026.
Come and join the fun of Network. The following programme all takes place on Monday evenings with a 7.30pm start in Craigsbank halls (with the exception of the Christmas meal – details to follow).
Network Syllabus 2025/2026
2025
6 October – TV Programmes of the Past – Roy Johnston
20 October – Cramond Island – Ian Rodger
3 November – Beetle Drive
17 November – Christmas Crafts – Cherry Gilmour
1 December – The accused Witches of Corstorphine – Rev Moira McDonald
15 December – Christmas Meal
2026
12 January – Channel Islands occupied during World War 2 – Graeme Allan
26 January – A tour of the Royal mile – John Gorrie
9 February – Your kitchen apothecary herbs & spices for everyday health and wellbeing – Daina Marshall
We are looking for a Church Musician – Temporary contract for 6 months
Primary role: playing at our 10.30am Sunday morning services Secondary role: (if available) lead rehearsals for Craigsbank Singers & Musicians.
If you are interested or know of anyone who might be, please contact: Rev Alan Childs, 19 Craigs Bank, Edinburgh EH12 8HD 0131 334 6365 achilds@churchofscotland.org.uk .
Our friends at New Town Church in George Street are once again the venue for a book fair but this time they are focusing on books published in Scotland, about Scotland or by Scottish authors. Christmas shopping sorted!
Linda McDonald held her book launch for All the Women on Saturday 25 October at Craigsbank Hall. This was a wonderful event attended by many, with emotional and inspirational stories. Congratulations to Linda on her huge success.
All the Women is the story of MUMs (Malawi Underprivileged Mothers). Prompted by a few photographs of mothers and babies in a maternity unit in Malawi, the charity began in the spring of 2005 and grew beyond any expectation. The first MUMs recipe book was published at Christmas that same year and over 55,000 books were sold in 12 years. The journey described in this book shows what can be done when working together for women and children in most need. From Scotland to Malawi, all the women in this story are striving for the same goal, to make a positive difference. How the money was raised and accounted for is described in detail – along with the challenges faced, the inspirational people met and the heartbreak and joys experienced.
Messy Church at Corstorphine Old Parish Church will take place on 9 November. Children don’t forget to bring your adult along! This will be a fun afternoon of craft, story, games and refreshments.
