The ACORN is an inter church group which meets on the last Monday of every month from September to May for a morning of fun, chat, faith and fellowship, meeting up with friends from many of the Corstorphine churches for coffee and entertainment, sometimes with a speaker, or sometimes finding interesting stories from among our own members. To give you a little glimpse – for our last meeting, we had Margaret Grant, with a guest pianist and some of the Springwell Golden Voices choir, who joined us for a session of pure nostalgia, singing hymns and choruses remembered from days gone by, some as far back as childhood. A great time was had by all!
Why not brighten your Monday morning once a month? We’d love to see you.
The first meeting of the new season will be on 25th September, at 10.30am in the Belgrave Room in St Anne’s Church, Kaimes Road , Corstorphine.
Bring someone to visit Craigsbank on Doors Open Weekend in September
We are delighted to report that Craigsbank will once again be open to the public as part of Doors Open Weekend in September – 23 and 24 September. It would be really wonderful if we could all bring one person (or more!) along who doesn’t know the building.
The entire building will be open – sanctuary and halls – so that visitors can see how the site responded to the demands for more space.
Between 11.00 am and 2.00pm on Saturday 23rd September cellist Joanna Stark will give performances of a composition by Tree Burton, for Craigsbank Church. The piece, ‘Floating Sanctuary’ is informed by the architecture and design of the church and was first presented at Doors Open Day 2017.
Craigsbank is much in demand from visitors with an interest in architecture.
The 20th Century Society visited Craigsbank Church on 4th June 23 as part of their Edinburgh ‘Sold Out’ Weekend. The Society has a passion for 20th Century Architecture, iconic buildings and design and arranges a range of visits, campaigns and seminars.
The visit to Craigsbank Church by 35 visitors as part of their Tour of Edinburgh’s 20th Century Architectural Highlights was really enjoyed and everyone appreciated experiencing the Sanctuary. During the visit comments were made about the quality of the Sanctuary space design and especially the daylighting, also admiring the building’s condition and potential for a range of activities.
One visitor, who had lived locally in his youth, clearly remembered being impressed and ‘spellbound’ by the changing daylighting patterns on the walls and thoroughly enjoyed returning to experience the space again.
Interested to know what the early Christian church really believed and how they lay the foundation for what became the largest, most influential religion in history?
No previous experience or knowledge needed. All are welcome. If you want more information or want to note your interest, send an email to administrator@craigsbankchurch.org.uk.
Dates planned for the 8 sessions, each taking place in the Iona Room at Craigsbank:
So what’s this rumour about a possible new parish church for the western expansion of Edinburgh?
We plan to have an information session for the members of the congregations of Craigsbank and Corstorphine Old Parish who might want to know more about the possibility of a church plant in the Western Expansion, i.e. the new developments to the west of Maybury and further west.
The date is 28 August 7.00 – 9.00pm and the venue is the Turnhouse Golf Club function room.
RSVP to the church office at administrator@craigsbankchurch.org.uk.
Looking for something a little different? In amongst the many festivals that take place in Edinburgh in August – the Edinburgh International Festival, The Fringe Festival, the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Jazz Festival, the Festival of Comedy, the Edinburgh Deaf Festival, an Edinburgh Film Festival – you will find the Edinburgh Festival of the Sacred Arts running from 13-19 August in venues ranging from St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, to St Vincents in Stockbridge, Old Saint Paul’s on Jeffrey Street, St Michael and All Saints at Tollcross, St John’s in Princes street, Canongate Kirk, Greyfriars Kirk, Church of the Sacred Heart at Lauriston Street, and more.
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!
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
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.
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.
