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.
If you would like to consider this question then can we invite you to join any one or more of the BOOK DISCUSSIONS planned for this year?
During 2023 our minister, Alan Childs, invites anyone who would like to join in a monthly book discussion group with a PROGRESSIVE theological inclination.
If you would like to develop and refresh your understanding of God, the Bible, faith, the church and your life as a Christian, and be challenged in the process, then please consider joining the group for a monthly, in person, conversation about one book at a time.
Here are the books that form the reading list, divided into two parts for the year. The books are available through any of the online bookstores (including Bookshop.org which feeds profit back to independent bookshops), many high street bookshops, or from the authors themselves.
February to May (4pm on the last Sunday of the month at Craigsbank Church hall)
Each book’s discussion will be held late on a Sunday afternoon over a glass of wine or a mug of coffee (your choice). Send us a message if you would like to notify us of your interest … but you are also welcome to simply drop in on the day.
Our annual Burns Supper took place on 21 January 2023 in Craigsbank Church Hall. It was a superb occasion. All who attended were rewarded with a relaxed evening of great cheer with an outstanding meal, readings, traditional addresses, highland dancing, music and song. Grateful thanks go out to all involved, in particular those on the Hospitality Team who prepared and served the meal.
