New autumn Bible study starting soon

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:

  • 13/9 Session 1
  • 20/9 Session 2
  • 27/9 Session 3
  • 4/10 no Bible study
  • 11/10 Session 4
  • 18/10 no Bible study
  • 25/10 Session 5
  • 1/11  no Bible study
  • 8/11 Session 6
  • 15/11 Session 7
  • 22/11 Session 8

The Dignity of Women – an invitation

To mark International Women’s Day, ‘Religions for Peace UK Women of Faith Network’ would be honoured to have your presence at their in-person event – ‘The Dignity of Women’ – on Tuesday 7 March, from 5.30pm – 8.00pm, at the Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street Edinburgh EH1 1SR. Speakers include the Right Hon. Christina McKelvie, Minister for Equalities and Older People at the Scottish Government; Bonnie Evans-Hills, priest in the Scottish Episcopal Church with considerable experience in inter-religious dialogue and in advocating for asylum seekers/refugees; and Ravinder Kaur Nijjar, Chair of RfPUK Women of Faith Network, Sikh Representative on the Scottish Religious Leaders Forum and Vice-Chair of Religions for Peace UK. Listen to these speakers discuss how their various roles help support the Dignity of Women, women in readership roles, the challenges faced by women and women in religious scriptures. There will be an opportunity to view the Religions for Peace UK Women of Faith Network’s unique and informative exhibition, ‘The Dignity of Women – Scriptural Reflections’. The exhibition highlights the positive references on the status of women in the Sacred Scriptures of the Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Zoroastrian Religions. There will also be a facilitated discussion, encouraging participants to consider how they have been empowered by all that they have seen and heard during the evening. Arrival and registration from 5.30pm and the event begins promptly with speakers at 6.00pm. Men and women welcome. To book your place, please register using the link below: Eventbrite booking Learn more about Religions for Peace UK here.

World Day of Prayer

A service to mark The World Day of Prayer, 2023 will be held locally in St Anne’s Church on Friday 3 March at 2.30pm. The service this year has been prepared by women in Taiwan and the theme is ‘I have heard about your Faith’.

The World Day of Prayer is an international ecumenical Christian laywomen’s initiative and is celebrated annually in 170 countries around the world.

St Anne’s Church is at 1 Kaimes Road, Edinburgh EH12 6JR