The inspirational Sandra Brown from Craigsbank asks for support for her Moira Anderson Foundation Corridor of Hope Project, involving the painting of a large mural 15 m x 2.5m. This wonderful charity assists children and families affected by child sexual abuse. The bright and glorious artwork by Ukrainian refugee and artist, Tetiana Hurn, will decorate the ‘corridor of hope’, that runs through the middle of the building following a recent extension.
‘This is the corridor our young clients walk through to get to the playrooms for support and therapy. Although we all would like to see children safe in their families and communities the reality is that children are still being sexually abused and need our support. Please support us in our endeavour to make the setting as lovely as possible for children and young people accessing our services.’
To donate go to the charity’s gofundme page
To find out more about Sandra’s work with The Moira Anderson Foundation https://www.moiraanderson.org/
And to see more of Tetiana’s work, visit her website
Join us at Cammo Estate for Forest Church in July
Sunday 16 July, 3.00pm at Cammo Estate.
Welcome • Wonder • Fun • Snacks
Have a blooming good time in the open air
In June we marked the Summer Solstice focussing on the abundance of life all around us and joining with the youngster’s in Messy Church. Come and join us in July. Our theme will be
‘TREES to BEES‘
Suitable all – young families, children, anyone and any age!
For more info contact Alan Childs at 07506419389
Our next Café Church takes place on Sunday 30 July at 10.30am, Craigsbank Halls. This is an informal service with live, uplifting music, good coffee/tea, croissants and more. All who have attended so far have greatly enjoyed it. Give it a go… we’d love to see you!
This was a tremendous, uplifting, energy-fuelled show that just kept on giving – hit song, after hit song, after hit song. If you missed it this year, be sure to be first in the queue next year!
Bruce Springsteen, Elvis, Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Billy Joel, The Beatles, The Temptations – and many more! Enjoy some of the best-loved songs from the past 100 years, made famous by great showmen throughout history and brought to life, a cappella style, by the Rolling Hills Chorus (Scotland’s premier barbershop chorus), Limelight Quartet (UK Barbershop Quartet Champions 2022) and Black Velvet Trio (Edinburgh’s foremost a cappella trio). Book now for an exciting musical extravaganza, featuring masterful groups, classic songs and sublime harmonies in the wonderful setting and acoustic glory of St Cuthbert’s Church, off Lothian Road.
The Greatest Showmen
St Cuthbert’s Church
11th August 7:30pm
12th August 2:30pm & 7:30pm
NOTE CONCESSION TICKETS AND FAMILY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE
Tickets from Fringe Box Office
And Eventbrite
For more information, click here
7.00pm, 2 August, East Craigs
Join a discussion about our required union with the Old Parish. This is a meeting for everyone to air their views about the union and how best to achieve it. Air your concerns, hear what has been done so far and how far we have to go, learn about Church Planting, ask questions, let your voice be heard.
You will be made very welcome, whether you usually come to session meetings or not.
East Craigs Church Centre is being offered as a temporary donations collection venue in support of the residents of Craigievar House who are affected and have been displaced by yesterday’s serious fire.
The East Craigs Church Centre will be open to receive donations in support of the victims of yesterday’s fire during the following hours: today (Thursday, 15 June) and tomorrow (Friday, 16 June) from 5.00pm to 7.00pm and Saturday and Sunday from 12noon to 2.00pm. The church is collaborating with the Corstorphine Community Centre on this.
We will update what is needed once we have more detail. At the moment the following will be useful:
Toiletries, and toothpaste/ brushes, deodorants, hair brushes/ combs & sunscreen, new underwear & clothing for adults and children.
Footwear for adults and children.
Toys, teddies and games for children.
Non perishable food items.
Hold back with actually dropping off furniture and electricals until the families have confirmed what they actually are in need of.
We are not accepting cash donations, but understand there is a JustGiving campaign set up (although we are not able to vouch for its credibility yet).
For more information
What a grand way to gather together – coffee, tea. croissants, jam, more coffee, live music and good chat.
The theme for our cafe church gathering in April was ‘Crowning the King’ – appropriate for the week before King Charles’ coronation – but looking more to God as ‘King’ or ‘Father’. Conversations veered off in all directions but came back again and Alan led us in prayer while the musicians led us in praise.
Join us for our next cafe church on the last Sunday in July. More details to follow.
On Sunday 9 April, a retiring collection was held for the ongoing work of the Care Van. It raised an excellent £306 including Gift Aid. All involved offer sincere thanks to those who have so generously.
During this quarter, any donations through the after-service teas and coffees will also go to the Care Van.
The Care Van offers hot soup, hot drinks, sometimes warm clothes and blankets, and a friendly ear to those in crisis and living on the streets of our city. The Craigsbank and East Craigs team go out as part of an evening rota covering Waverley Bridge, Grassmarket and North Bridge.
The hugely popular Christian Aid sale at St Andrews and St George’s returns in the Spring (13-19 May 2023).
Items are requested in support of Christian Aid. These can range from Books, Antiques, Collectables, Pictures, Stamps and Postcards, Sheet Music, Toys, Games, Jigsaws.
Donations of suitable items can be uplifted for delivery from 8th and 9th May.
Contact Anne Currie (anneicurrie@yahoo.co.uk) for more information and/or assistance for uplift.
A new group for parents, grandparents, carers and Tots is up and running – come and join us.
We hold the group, ‘Craigsbank Toddle Tots’, in the main hall at Craigsbank church from 10.30am to 12 noon on Wednesdays. If you know of any parent, grandparent or carer that would benefit from joining a group like this please do pass the news on to them.
Ceri Ashton hosts the group. If any of our church members want to give a hand on a Wednesday morning, please contact Ceri at the church office.
Lots of toys, snacks, drinks, and tea & coffee (adults only) provided!!
