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Church of Scotland congregation in the east of Edinburgh. Together we want our Christian faith to make a difference to the way we live. Why not join us? Edinburgh: Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church of Scotland, Scottish Charity No SC000963
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On Sunday 2 March, our theme is "Who is the Holy Spirit?". The reading is Acts 2 verses 1-12. We meet each Sunday at 10.30am in the Meadowbank building. We're using Alpha course material in the service and sharing our thoughts afterwards over a hot lunch. All welcome!

On Sunday 23 February we'll be looking at how God guides us. The reading is John 14 verses 15-27. We meet each Sunday at 10.30am in the Meadowbank building. We're using Alpha course material in the service and sharing our thoughts afterwards over a hot lunch. All welcome!

Happening tonight -- all welcome!

Rev Dr Stewart Gillan will join us for a speaking event in the Meadowbank building on Thursday 20 February at 7pm. This will include a question and answer session and will be followed by refreshments. All welcome -- please share!

A reminder that God loves you unconditionally, no strings attached - today and every day ❤️

We're planning a special service to mark the end of our time in the Willowbrae church building. The service will be held at 3pm on Sunday 8 June. We hope many old friends will join us there as we remember and give thanks for all that God has done in the Willowbrae building over so many years.

"Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude." The rest of 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 is in the alt text. From the Church of Scotland page on Facebook.

On Sunday 16th February we'll look at how and why we should read the Bible. The reading is 2 Timothy 3 verses 14-17. We meet each Sunday at 10.30am in the Meadowbank building. We're using Alpha course material in the service and sharing our thoughts over a hot lunch afterwards. All welcome!

Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly, defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9 (From the Church of Scotland on Facebook)

All are welcome, from any congregation or none, at our afternoon service on Monday 10th February ⛪🎶🙏

"What does it mean to hold God in your arms and know that you're dying?" A little poem for Candlemas.

A Church of Scotland minister based in Jerusalem is embarking on a tour of churches to "amplify" the voices of people directly affected by the Israel-Gaza war. www.churchofscotland.org.uk/news-and-eve...

Rev Dr Stewart Gillan will join us for a speaking event in the Meadowbank building on Thursday 20 February at 7pm. This will include a question and answer session and will be followed by refreshments. All welcome -- please share!

Our Monthly Monday afternoon services will take place in the Willowbrae building on the second Monday of February, March, April, and May 2025. If you find it difficult to get to church on a Sunday morning, you are particularly invited to join us. Visitors are always welcome.

Our service at 10:30 on Sunday 2 Feb will look at the question "How can I have faith?" and we'll read Romans 8 verses 14-25. All welcome! We're using material from the Alpha course each week and sharing our thoughts over a hot lunch afterwards. We're really enjoying this new approach!

The theme of this morning's service is "Why Did Jesus Die?" The reading is Romans 5 verses 1-11. All are welcome to join us for worship each Sunday at 10.30am in the Meadowbank building. We're using material from the Alpha course and sharing our thoughts with each other over a hot lunch each week.

Our Baby and Toddlers group is back after the Christmas break! Every Thursday in the Willowbrae church hall (EH8 7DB) from 10am to 12pm. Enter by the hall door furthest from the road junction. mandwchurch.org.uk/toddlers

This fantastic fundraising event for Christian Aid is taking place at Greenbank Church, Edinburgh, on Saturday 1st February. www.ticketsource.co.uk/greenbank-pa...

Join us on Monday 13 January for a traditional worship service at a non-traditional time! We meet at 2pm in the Willowbrae building (EH8 7DB). The short service in the church is followed by refreshments in the halls and the chance to chat. Everyone is welcome, from any congregation or none!

Our Baby and Toddlers group is back after the Christmas break! Every Thursday in the Willowbrae church hall (EH8 7DB) from 10am to 12pm. Enter by the hall door furthest from the road junction. mandwchurch.org.uk/toddlers

We're having a coffee morning in our Willowbrae building on Saturday 11th January. All welcome!

All welcome at Sunday worship, 10.30am in the Meadowbank building EH7 5TT. 📖 We'll read Psalm 23 and chat over hot lunch on the theme "Is There More to Life Than This?" 🙏 If you would like private prayer for yourself or a loved one, one of our elders will be happy to pray with you after lunch.

From 12 January 2025, our Sunday services will look a bit different. We'll be using material from the Alpha course, "where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God", chatting over a hot lunch each week. We're excited! mandwchurch.org.uk/alpha

We're having a coffee morning in our Willowbrae building on Saturday 11th January. All welcome!

From 5th January 2025, our Sunday services will be held at 10:30am in the Meadowbank building, 83 London Road, EH7 5TT. All welcome! Some mid-week groups and special services take place in the Willowbrae building (1a Willowbrae Road, EH8 7DB). See the calendar at mandwchurch.org.uk/calendar.

🌟 We'll see some of you at 10:30am for a short service as we welcome Christmas Day and celebrate God with us 🌟 #Christmas #Edinburgh

🌟 We'll see some of you this afternoon and some later tonight as we welcome Christmas Day and celebrate God with us 🌟

If your loved one goes to church, please call that church when they go into hospital or pass away. In many cases, they have friends who’ve loved them for decades who would appreciate knowing - and we might could be helpful!

The Baby and Toddler group in our Willowbrae building enjoyed singing some carols and Christmas songs today, along with the usual selection of healthy snacks and fun! The group will start back on 9 January. See mandwchurch.org.uk/toddlers for details

A few photos from our bereavement service tonight. It was good to make time for peace and reflection in this busy season. We all had the opportunity to light a candle and take home a pebble as a solid reminder of those we have loved.

We are holding a special service of remembrance in our Willowbrae building on 18 December at 7pm. This service is for you, whether your loss was recent or longer ago.

www.standrewsjerusalem.org/post/prayers... My latest blog as Church of Scotland Mission Partner in Israel/Palestine.

We are holding a special service of remembrance in our Willowbrae building on 18 December at 7pm. This service is for you, whether your loss was recent or longer ago.

In December, all our Sunday services will be in the Willowbrae church building at 1a Willowbrae Road, EH8 7DB. We also have some special Christmas services and you are very welcome to join us!