News – Church

Daffodil Tea success! Over £1,100 raised

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
The Social Group would like to thank all those who contributed to the wonderful success of Saturday's Daffodil Tea. £1,125 was raised! £550 will be sent off to SAMH with the remainder has been put towards our church Blue Skies Refurbishment project. Special thanks to those members of our congregation and friends who really stepped up to the plate and produced some fantastic home baking and making (as always). We are sure you will agree the waiting staff could give the most popular...
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St Andrews and St George’s West Book Sale

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
Saturday, 11 May 2019 – 10.00am to Friday, 17 May 2019 – 3.30pm St Andrew's & St George's West Church Edinburgh EH2 2PA United Kingdom Since it started in 1974 the Sale at St Andrew’s and St George’s West has raised over £2m for Christian Aid’s work to end poverty. During Christian Aid Week, over 500 volunteers from Edinburgh and beyond work together to create the UK’s biggest fundraising event. Over 100,000 books of every kind fill the sanctuary and both courtyards. But there...
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Musicians’ and Singers’ Gathering – Thursday 25th April at 7.30 pm.

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
If you enjoy singing or if you play a musical instrument, you would be very welcome to come and join us in Church on the evening of Thursday 25th April for an evening of music making. These informal rehearsals are a great opportunity to learn some of the worship songs that will be coming up - and to meet new friends. Get in touch with Karen Docwra, if you'd like more information - karen@granton.org.uk - or just come along on the night.
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Save the date – Saturday 22nd June – Spiritual Refresher Day

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
For as long as the Christian church has existed people have taken time out of the daily grind to reflect and refresh their relationship with God. To do this properly means going somewhere outside your normal routine whilst focusing yourself on God. Historically the church developed spiritual practices (exercises) to help for these times. We are going to go to Tyninghame beach in East Lothian where we will spent the day together doing some of those exercises with the aim of refreshing o...
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Changes to our musical arrangements!

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
After Easter (starting on 28th April), we are going to experiment with relocating the band and singers into the seated area of the church. This will mean taking away the outside part of some of the rows of chairs on the pulpit side to allow space for instruments etc. Our thinking behind this move is partly prompted by the services that were held in the West Hall, where having instruments in close proximity to the congregation really boosted the singing. It will also minimise movement ...
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Pot Luck Lunch – after Church on Sunday 28th April

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
It's good to share a meal with friends, so the Nurture Group have decided to hold another Pot Luck Lunch on 28th April after the service. If you would like to join in just bring along your favourite savoury or sweet dish (just make it to feed 4-6 portions as everyone will be bringing something). It can be hot (we can reheat in the oven)  or cold. It can be a family bag of crisps or a plate of sandwiches if you don't cook! Part of the fun is not knowing what people will bring. We could end ...
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The Daffidil Tea is raising funds for SAMH

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This Saturday's Daffodil Tea is raising money for our own heating system and also for SAMH - but what is SAMH? Read on.... A mental health problem can feel just as bad, or worse, than any other illness – only you can’t see it.Which is why it’s important that we take the time to look after our mental health and wellbeing. Yet research shows that around a quarter of us never do.There are lots of things we can do every day to support our wellbeing. The New Ec...
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