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Join us at East Craigs Church Centre for a pre-Christmas, fun-filled family afternoon! Book your place now.

And just like that…

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
• 23 February – Colinton Tunnel – Mike Scott
• 19 March – to be advised
• 24 March – AGM and Chippie Night

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!

FREE MINCE PIES!!!

Join the Bohemians on 11 December at Craigsbank Church,7.30pm. Tickets £10 (£5 under 16s)

This is one of our favourite events at Christmas. Book soon to secure your tickets.

The Bohemians proudly support Rock Trust in their work to End Youth Homelessness

Speak to Alison McKay at a service to book direct or book online: WWW.TICKETSOURCE.CO.UK/BOHEMIANS

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.

As our eleven week Alpha course for young people drew to a close we wanted to mark it in a memorable way. On the final Sunday evening (the eleventh evening running over the summer months), we enjoyed a pizza supper together at Craigsbank in the hall and then headed into the sanctuary for Communion, around the Communion table, by candle light. It was very moving and very memorable for all who were there.

The Alpha course has been a privilege to be involved with. As those hosting the sessions we felt nervous at the beginning and challenged throughout but more than anything, we found great hope for the future in the meeting of such thoughtful, thought-sharing young folk.

Easter Blessings to all this Easter Morning.

Members and friends of Corstorphine churches walked from St Ninians to Craigsbank on Good Friday before a vibrant, thoughtful, all nations service in the sanctuary there. We left with a sense of peace.

In the form of the Ubuntu African Choir, alumni of the African children’s choir brought colour and music and rhythm to Craigsbank on Saturday evening to the delight of all of those who attended. They then enriched the Sunday morning service at East Craigs with two haunting pieces, beautifully sung. Listen to a snippit from Sunday morning here.

The choir has been performing with different groups of children, all over the world, over a period of 40 years. Craigsbank was lucky enough to host a concert 20 years ago and we were delighted when they returned last weekend. The African Children’s choir, under its parent organisation Music for Life, has raised money to educate and support 59,000 children in this time – children from Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda and South Africa. The children are selected and educated from primary stages right through university – transforming their lives and through them, supporting communities for the future. The Ubuntu choir, made up of some of those children who have previously been in the children’s choir as youngsters, performs to raise awareness of this good work. To find out more, visit their website by clicking here.

Follow us on Facebook to watch a short video from the Craigsbank performance: https://www.facebook.com/CraigsbankChurch

And here are a few pics from the last time the choir visited as the African Children’s Choir, back in 2005!

An 8-week journey into the heart of God’s desire for peace.

In a world marked by division, anxiety, and restlessness, the ancient longing for peace still echoes deeply in our souls. But what kind of peace are we really seeking? And how might the wisdom of faith, Scripture, and Christian tradition guide us on that journey?

Join us for Quest for Peace – an 8-week post-Easter course that invites us to explore the rich vision of shalom, drawing inspiration from the insights of St. Augustine and our shared Christian story. Together, we’ll reflect on peace with God, within ourselves, with others, and in all creation.

Led by Rev. Shinji Kayama, each weekly session (90 minutes, in person) will blend conversation, reflection, learning, and some prayer. We’ll ask big questions, share deeply, and encourage one another as fellow pilgrims seeking the peace of the heavenly city – and learning to live it now.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by the world or simply curious about how to live more deeply rooted in God’s peace, come along. Let’s embark on this quest together.

The course starts on Sunday evening, 4 May, at 5.30pm and runs for 8 consecutive weeks. You do not have to attend all the sessions, but obviously the more the better.

All are welcome, but spaces are limited so please register with Sarah at administrator@craigsbankchurch.org.uk. If you have any questions, please contact Shinji at skayama25@gmail.com