Tag: Corstorphine Craigsbank Church

All are welcome at this informal warm and welcoming service between Christmas and New Year. Can we tempt you? Coffee and pastries will be served!

Book your tickets now for The Trussell Trust Christmas Carols service at St Giles Cathedral, 3 December.

This spectacular festive event at Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral takes place on Tuesday 3rd December.

Trussell’s annual carol concerts are special evenings to inspire hope whilst raising funds in support of Trussell’s vital work. 

By joining either event, you’ll experience the hope of the festive season as we sing along together to well-loved Christmas carols. 

• Traditional Christmas Carols by candlelight: Sing along to your favourite carols, performed by a spectacular local gospel choir. 
• Celebrity guests: Enjoy special readings from actor Sanjeev Kohli and author Val McDermid. 
• Inspiring stories: Hear inspiring stories from people that highlight the hardship being faced by communities across the UK and the incredible work being done by Trussell food banks as they support people left without enough money to live on. 

Click here to ticket information

The following information is given on The Trussell Trust website:

The Trussell Trust exists so everyone can be free from hunger.

They are an anti-poverty charity and community of food banks. They work together to ensure no one in the UK needs a food bank to survive, while providing food and practical support to people left without enough money to live on.   

There are 43 food banks in the Trussell community in Scotland, distributing parcels at over 144 venues, and in 26 local authorities.

Between 1 April 2023 and 31 March 2024, these food banks distributed 262,400 emergency food parcels, including almost 156,200 parcels for families with children. This is largely unchanged from the record levels of 2022/23, the busiest year ever for our community of food banks.

These figures represent a 21% increase on five years ago and a 20% increase in the number of parcels for children, with an even larger increase seen for families with three or more children (up 28%).

Join us at our services in the remaining weeks of January. Our morning services always begin at 10.30am and all are welcome. Do join us when you can.

January

• 5 January 10.30am Craigsbank
• 12 January 10.30am East Craigs
• 19 January 10.30am Craigsbank
• 26 January 10.30am East Craigs

• Corstorphine Craigsbank Church – 19 Craigs Bank, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 8HD, 10.30am, on the first and third Sunday of the month. Directions
• East Craigs Church Centre – 8 Bughtlin Market, East Craigs, Edinburgh EH12 8XP, 10.30am, on the second and fourth Sunday of the month. Directions
• Cafe Church – 19 Craigs Bank, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 8HD, 10.30am, on a fifth Sunday of any month. Directions
• You can also watch a shortened version of our service online every Sunday on YouTube.

Christmas Chaos and Carols – Turnhouse, Edinburgh

Sunday 8 December 4.00pm – 5.00pm, Turnhouse Golf Club

Come and join us for a FREE festive family hour of Christmas Chaos and Carols at Turnhouse Golf Club. This is a chance for those who have moved into West Craigs and the Western expansion (and those who have lived there for years) to say a relaxed hello to new neighbours – children meet children, adults meet adults – enjoy storytelling for kids, crafts, coffee and mince pies and lift your voice in Christmas Carols and songs (or just listen in!). Everyone is welcome – new friendships really can last a lifetime.

Don’t miss out on this fun event to get you in the mood for Christmas in your new home.

A warm welcome awaits from your local parish churches.

Click here to BOOK YOUR TICKET NOW ON EVENTBRITE. TICKETS ARE FREE TO ALL BUT LIMITED TO 100 in total.

Wednesday 18 December, 7.30pm in Craigsbank Church, Corstorphine, Edinburgh

An essential, restorative hour of music by candlelight. Sit in the glow of candles in the sanctuary as John and his talented musicians bring us music and time for quiet contemplation before the mayhem of Christmas week. This is an hour stolen for self… to listen, to think, to pray.

This joyful occasion is a FREE EVENT. No need to book. You will be welcome.

As we move towards Christmas, we have some dates for your diaries.

TUESDAY 24 December, CHRISTMAS EVE

• Corstorphine CRAIGSBANK 6.00pm Christmas Eve Family Songs and Carols
• Corstorphine OLD PARISH 11 and 11.30pm, Carols and midnight service

WEDNESDAY 25 December, CHRISTMAS DAY

• EAST CRAIGS 10.30am Christmas Day Family Service

SUNDAY 29 December

• CRAIGSBANK Halls, 10.30am an ALMOST Hogmanay Cafe Church

All are welcome to every event and service. We’d love to see you.

Click here for a Map to Corstorphine Craigsbank Church and halls

Click here for a map to East Craigs Church Centre

Click here for a map to Corstorphine Old Parish

Please note that the previously suggested congregational meeting of 20 or 27 October for voting on our Basis of Union with Corstorphine Old Parish Church has been postponed until further notice. The main reasons being delays in Presbytery and uncertainty about the implications of the possible dissolution of St Andrew’s Clermiston on our own unification process with the Old Parish. More information to follow soon.

Book your tickets now – it’s never too early!

Contact Alison McKay in the church or on  mobile 07708473171 for tickets

This much cherished date for our diaries is rushing towards us. Make sure it is in your diary.

Sunday 15 December in the hall after the service at Craigsbank (roughly 12 noon). A simple lunch of soup, bread and cheese is offered in exchange for a donation (no matter how big or small) to Christian Aid.

All are welcome and you are encouraged to bring a friend along.

Craigsbank threw open the doors to the church and halls over the weekend, 28 and 29 September 2024 as part of the annual Edinburgh Doors Open Festival.

67 people came through our doors during the day on the Saturday and the afternoon of the Sunday. Here’s a taste of what they thought:

‘My wife had visited a few years back and thought I would like it – she was right!’ (A well known Edinburgh writer)

‘I never realised this was here. It is absolutely lovely, serene and peaceful. My top place of Doors Open Days 2024. Thank you.’

‘Very impressive. One of the best modern churches I have visited. And very welcoming.      (Glasgow)’

‘What a fascinating find – I had no idea this church was here. I love the concept of the Covenanters’ gatherings in the hollows of the Pentlands reflected here.   Thank you’

‘Very impressive! Thanks for letting us see it.’

‘Thanks!  A very interesting and inspirational building! Super space with such a lot of thought put into the planning. Thank you for showing me around and sharing the knowledge and history of the building.’

‘A wonderful space! Thanks for the kindness of everyone.’

‘I’ve always wanted to visit Le Corbusier’s Church in France – it will probably never happen so it’s a delight to visit Craigsbank – A stunning design inside and out – Also a welcoming space which inspires a quiet awe…’

‘I’m so happy to have seen the interior of this remarkable building. Thank you for your warm welcome and information. I particularly liked the design on the chairs and altar (square shapes drawing included)’ 

‘Thank you for showing us around, we live nearby and it’s been interesting to learn more about the history and activity of the church’

‘I liked the bell and the doors…’ ( age 3 )

‘A beautiful space with beautiful people –thank you for opening up your church for us.’

‘Thanks for the hospitality! Very calm and peaceful spaces – we’re big fans of Modernist design and the use of natural / artificial light, natural wood and moss green is perfect.  Delighted your refurb has solved the water leak issues so you can continue to enjoy your space.’

‘Thoroughly enjoyed our visit today. Wonderful peaceful time viewing all the various spaces belonging to the church. We were made so welcome by everyone. Enjoyed reading about the history. Thank you (from Glasgow)’

‘Kudos to Architect for such a brave initiative in 1966. It brings so much peace just sitting in.  The only window on the façade is the mistake but it brought different character to the building.’

‘I really enjoyed the structure of the church! And the way the architect styled and designed the church. Thank you for the tour.’ ( age 11 )

‘Stunning !  Amazing design. The natural light flooding in is absolutely phenomenal. Very peaceful and inspiring experience. Thank you’

‘A wonderful space full of life and light!’

‘Fabulous church ! What an impressive and tranquil design. Many thanks.’

‘Been living in this street since 2013, yet I didn’t get to come in once! Such a fascinating building and history. Thanks’

‘Beautiful Building. Very friendly and informative people showing us round. Thank you so much.’

‘A great architectural building …nice rooms…cool shape…family friendly…clubs 😊…very nice people…’ (age 11)

‘A hidden gem of Architecture in Edinburgh. So happy to have seen it. Thank you’

‘A truly beautiful space and a very warm welcome. Thank you so much for a lovely Sunday afternoon.’

‘An amazing relaxing and inviting space. Gorgeous…’

‘Thank you  😊’

With grateful thanks to John and Els Baker and all who volunteered over the weekend