Church News Blog
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Easter Fairtrade Stall 8th March
With Easter approaching the World Church Group are bringing some Fairtrade items to sell after church on 8th March. This stall will include Easter Eggs and Cards, Rice, Chocolate, Tea and Coffee. For the Eggs, we will have some large ‘Real Easter Eggs’, some small individual eggs and some vegan eggs. There will be an opportunity
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World Day of Prayer 6th March
Our local World Day of Prayer service will be held in Morningside Parish Church at 10.30am on Friday 6th March, followed by refreshments. It is hoped that as many as possible from the local area will be able to attend. The service this year has been written by the Christian women of Nigeria with the theme: “I Will
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Repair Café Sunday 22nd Feb 2–5pm
Greenbank Church Eco-Group are delighted to host a visit of the Edinburgh Repair Cafe to the main hall on Sunday 22nd February, 2–5pm. Last year, 22 items were repaired from a gramaphone to a much loved teddy bear. Do you have an item that needs an expert touch to extend its life? Book in a repair
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Family-friendly Burns Party
You are invited, do join us! Open to all ages. No need to book, just turn up, free of charge. Musical or poetry performances (Burns or other Scottish) are welcome but not required. We look forward to welcoming you.
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Coffee and Chat at Café Blush
Join us at Café Blush, Morningside Road, most Monday afternoons between 2pm – 3.15pm where you will find a warm greeting, cosy chat, and tasty refreshments. Our next meeting is on Monday, 19th January 2026. We look forward to seeing you.
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Dementia Friendly Afternoon Service
All are welcome to attend this dementia friendly service with traditional carols and readings, followed by festive treats and live music in the Main Hall afterwards. Please encourage anyone who might enjoy attending.
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Christmas Event for Children
There’s still time to register for this popular and exciting event for children of primary school age. We are looking forward to welcoming your children for a fun afternoon of activities exploring the Christmas story.
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Live Jazz at Greenbank
Please come along and fill the pews, tap your feet, dance in the aisles (maybe?) We are hosting the wonderful Heart and Soul Swing Band, a large group of talented amateur musicians who will be performing a repertoire of well known tunes. They have been the “house band” of Christian Aid Scotland for more than
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2025 Autumn Lecture Series
Each Autumn, Greenbank and Morningside Parish Churches organise a themed lecture series, and this year Fairmilehead Church is also taking part. Our theme for 2025 is ‘Ecology Matters’, with three lectures taking place. Topics include ‘The Climate and the Need for Action’, ‘The Unstoppable Power of Hope’ and ‘Evolution’s Lessons for a Changing Plant’. Full
