Newington Churches

Christians in Scotland work together in many ways. Formally the main denominations are linked through Action of Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS). Based in Alloa ACTS informs and coordinates Christian groups in Scotland, provides a news service and publications, and organises larger events like the recent Scottish Ecumenical Gathering in Perth. There is also helpful advice on Faith in Politics and a Churches Political Officer who reviews and reports on issues at the Scottish Parliament

Similar groupings happen in a smaller way at local level as in Edinburgh Churches Together (ECT) and local church groups such as Newington Churches Together (NCT)

Much more interesting and exciting are the many new ways of being church together. Sometimes these are groups gathered for a particular project like the group going to Kyrgyzstan this July (see News); or the Coracle Trust -a fellowship of young adults; or perhaps working in different environments-prisons, hospitals and shopping centres. Some of these stories are being gathered together on the ECT website and we are also gathering such links (Communities)

THE LOCAL CHURCHES
The local Churches listed below include the main denomiations, an Independent Church and Student Chaplaincies, some of whom are part of Newington Churches Together (NCT) The names given refer to the Church families who meet in these Church Buildings- Church is the people not a building!

WHAT HAPPENS?
You may want to know what happens in these church gatherings. Church people worship in differing ways, with different sorts of music (or none); they also meet socially--There are activities for the young and the old, and everyone in between,
Some of these are here. If you want to know more please contact the Church involved.

What happens?

Alpha courses-bit like an evening class for those who want to find out about the Christian Faith
Community Church of Edinburgh

Baby and Toddler Groups
Mayfield Salisbury; St Peter's; Reid Memorial

Campaigns and Charities
Amnesty International South Edinburgh group meets at Mayfield Salisbury
Justice and Peace Group at St Columba's;
Fresh Start-many churches involved including St Columba's; St Peter's;
Habitat for Humanity Nic Squ Methodist

Community Projects
Square Centre Cafe Nicolson Squ Methodist
Heavenly Cake Cafe Community Church South Clerk Street
Garden -St Peter's Lutton Place
Caring Services (to transport people Craigmillar Park; Mayfield Salisbury

Guilds and Societies
Most of the Churches have a Guild whose membership is primarily women-although open to men to join! Some meet in an afternoon, others in a weekday evening. They often invite a Speaker- from the church or outside --
Craigmillar Park Church; St Peter's Church; Mayfield Salisbury;
Kirk o' Field have a Social Club (evening meeting) and Friendly Club (afternoon) Reid Memorial have a Thursday Club on alternate Thursday afternoons and Carpet Bowls during winter months

Inter-Faith
Other Religious Contacts among the University Chaplains are Moslem, Jewish and Buddhist Honorary Chaplains. Methodist Church, as a neighbour of the Mosque, has more Inter-faith dialogue -including an Inter-Faith Women's Group.

Prayer and Healing
Prayer group-Mayfield Salisbury; Priestfield
Healing service- St Peter's; Priestfiled
Quiet prayer place (Oratory) St Columba's
Online with Jesus A daily devotional guide ( Pastor Colin Symes.CCE)
Newington Ecumenical Prayer Group contact

Radio
Mayfield Radio Unit broadcast to to Hospitals in the area. If you are interested in helping contact via Mayfield Salisbury Church

School
Regius Christian School for primary age children at 41A South Clerk Street

Singing/music
Every church fellowship likes a good sing so join any for worship but
Traditional choral music with robed choir- St Peter's Church
Modern worship with praise band-Community Church
Orthodox worship (Greek, Russian, Slavonic) Orthodox Community of St Andrews

Singing Club for Primary age children 5pm Thursdays during term time St Peter's

Small groups are good ways of making friends and helping each other
'Cell' groups (10-12 people who meet together regularly in a home)
Community Church
Home Groups/House Fellowship/Bible Study -Priestfield Church; Mayfield Salisbury;Nicolson Sq Methodist

Students
Many students live in this area and attend local churches-not only through the Chaplaincies but in a number of others notably perhaps Community Church; Priestfield Church

Sport and pastimes
Badminton at Mayfield Salisbury
Art class Mayfield Salisbury; St Columba's;
Carpet Bowls at Reid Memorial;

Teaching and Preaching on line
Kirk o' Field
Mayfield \\salisbury
Buccleuch Free Church

Theology and Bible Study
Theology and Faith Group Sunday evenings at Kirk o' Field
Mayfirld Salisbury evening Lectures

Walking Groups for those who like exercise, fresh air and friendship!
Reid Memorial Church second Sunday of Month 12 noon
St Peter's Church 1st Saturday Morning
Community Church like to go hill walking once a month

Youth Groups
Uniformed organisations -
Scouts and Guides Priestfield Church
Brownies and Cubs Mayfield Salisbury;
Cubs and Brownies Reid Memorial
Guides and Rainbows Mayfield Salisbury
Rainbows and Beavers Reid Memorial
Boys Brigade Mayfield Salisbury (Liberton Kirk)

11-16 years
For 11+ teenagers-LIQUID inter-church youth group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Kings Hall, South Clerk St -Community Church
Breakfast Club -Sundays 10.15 Mayfield Salisbury

Websites
Another way of exploring faith, prayer or joining a church is via the NET
The webchurch is worth a visit especially if you would like prayer
The ship-of-fools may make you smile!
For resourcing the 21st century church try RUN
Ivan the Slug appeals to all ages! Meet Ivan

Prayer initiatives

Praying for the Scottish Parliament
'The core prayer group meets in Edinburgh on Wednesday mornings every week while parliament is in session. In the afternoon we pray inside the chamber while the time for reflection is being held. PPS has been praying consistently for the parliament for the past seven years. We pray for wisdom for MSPs, for their health and that of their families and also for the security of the parliament building. As we pray into the remit of each MSP we also end up praying into every aspect of Scottish life.' More

Prayer for Edinburgh

Healing Rooms The worldwide vision for Healing Rooms is to see places open up in towns and cities where people can come and receive healing prayer (for both physical and emotional issues). The people ministering are simply believers from any church denomination who have been trained in this area and who have a heart and desire to pray for the sick.
Local meeting place is Craigour Community Health Flat,
1 Little France House [Multi-map]
Every Thursday 11.30am - 1.00pm
Local leaders are Tom & Marjory Morrow

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List of Churches

Churches listed alphabetically with contact details and time of main Sunday service
(if known).in italics
*Indicates membership of Newington Churches Together (NCT)

All Nations Christian Fellowship 70 Diamond Drive, The Inch

Baptist Church, Duncan St Edinburgh, EH9

Chaplaincy at Edinburgh University 1 Bristo Square
Chaplain Rev Di Williams. There are Chaplains for each denomination listed here. Several are from local churches, including Rev Geoffrey Baines, (Methodist); Father John Maitland Moir (Orthodox); ; Rev Dr Bob Ackroyd (Free Church); Father Martin Ganeri (Roman Catholic) Rev Frances Burberry, (Anglican/SEC)

Buccleuch-Greyfriars Free Church of Scotland 11.00
10 West Cross Causeway EH8 9JP

Chinese Evangelical Church in Edinburgh meeting at Mayfield Salisbury Church
Friday evening at 6:45pm: Mandarin Fellowship
Sunday service at 1:30pm: (Mandarin, Cantonese and English)

Community Church, Edinburgh * 10.30
Kings Hall, 37 South Clerk St. EH8 9NZ
Tel 0131 466 8660
Pastor Colin Symes Tel 0131 658 1893

Craigmillar Park Church of Scotland* 10.30
Craigmillar Park, EH9 2BZ tel 0131 667 5862
Rev Sarah Nicol Tel 0131 667 1623

Edinburgh Korean Fellowship meet on Sunday Afternoons at Kirk o' Field

German Speaking Congregation,*
1 Chalmers Crescent, EH9 1TW
Rev Michael Mehl Tel 0131 667 1619

Kirk o’ Field Church of Scotland,*
139-140 Pleasance, EH8 9RR
Rev Dr Ian Maxwell Tel 0131 667 7954

Korean Church meet at Priestfield Church
Rev Kisung Kang

Marchmont St Giles Church of Scotland 10.30
1a Kilgraston Rd EH9 2DW tel 0131 447 4359
Rev Karen Watson

Mayfield Salisbury Church of Scotland ,* 9.30/10.45
18 West Mayfield Rd tel 0131 667 1522
Rev Scott McKenna tel 0131 667 1286

Methodist Church, 25 Nicolson Square*, EH8 9BX tel 0131 662 0417
Rev Peter Clark tel 0131 667 1465

Japanese Church meets at Methodist Church Sundays 2pm

Orthodox Church of St Andrew * 9.30/11.00
2 Meadow Lane, EH8 9NR
Archimandrite John Maitland-Moir tel 0131 667 0372

Priestfield Church of Scotland ,* 11.00
2 Marchhall Place, EH16 5HW tel 0131 667 5644
Rev Tom Johnston tel 0131 668 1620

Reid Memorial Church of Scotland*, 10.30
182 West Saville Terrace EH9 3HY 0131 662 1203
Rev Brian Embleton Tel 0131 667 3981 Email brian.embleton@which.net

St Catherine’s Argyle Church
61 Grange Road, EH9 Tel 0131 667 7220

St Columba’s Roman Catholic Church,* 11.00
9 Upper Gray St EH9 1SN tel 0131 667 1605
Father Francis Kerr (as above)

St Peter's Episcopal Church ,* 10.45
Lutton Place, EH8 Tel 0131 667 9838
Rev Fred Tomlinson Tel 0131 667 6224

Salvation Army*, 10.30
1 East Adam St EH8 9TF tel 0131 667 8257
Capt Gillian Magookin