Development Update – Dan brings us up to date with the project to make our church fit for the future

Posted on February 10, 2019February 13, 2019 by Charles Macintosh

Update from Dan Docwra, Session Clerk and Chair of the Blue Skies Group Dear Members of the Granton Parish Church Family It was about two years ago that I presented plans for the development of Granton Parish Church to the congregation. The Blue Skies Group of Elders had taken a very serious look at the future of the Church and its facilities and how best to improve and preserve our beautiful Church to meet our needs now and for future generations. Ambitious The ambitious plans that were...

Praying for Jesus’ revival in the North East of Edinburgh

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Charles Macintosh

Revive, ri-vîv (verb) to enliven, breathe new life into, bring back from the edge of death to regain consciousness, strength, vigour, one’s senses to revitalise, stimulate, freshen and refresh to reintroduce, restore, resurrect, renew _______________________________ Praying for Jesus’ revival in the North East of Edinburgh Friday 25th January 7pm-8:30pm @Davidson’s Mains Parish Church Rev Daniel Robertson Minister of Davidson's Mains Parish Church t: 0131 312 6282 (office) t: ...

This Year’s Advent Studies

Posted on November 26, 2018December 9, 2018 by Norman Smith

These last few years we have had a thought for the day throughout Advent. This year we are going with a variation in that rather than having a thought for the day we are going to live with the same passage and a series of questions each week. Every day, take a few mins to read the passage and engage with the questions. You will find that as you travel with it you will gain deeper insights than a cursory reading would give. If you like to do these things on your own, find a ni...

Community Act of Remembrance

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

Every year Granton Parish Church holds an Act of Remembrance for the community to remember people from the area who fell in the First and Second World Wars, who have served with our Armed Forces or been involved in conflicts around the world - past and present. This year the Act of Remembrance will take place around the Granton War memorial in the grounds of Granton Parish Church in Boswall Parkway on November 11th, from 10:50-11:10, followed by a Remembrance Service inside the church for tho...

Pop in to the Swap Shop

Posted on October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

The Swap Shop is now open at the following times - pop in and see what there is for you.... Wednesdays: 3pm - 4.30pm Thursdays: 4.30pm - 6pm Fridats: 12 noon - 1pm

Christmas Hampers

Posted on October 15, 2018October 23, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

Once again this year we are running our Christmas Hamper fundraising. If you have a donation for the hampers please leave it in the box at the back of the church marked ‘Christmas Hampers’. Remember to check any donated items are in date up to the end of December. And of course remember to buy tickets for your chance to win! This year's draw will be after church on Sunday 16th December.

Teach Me To Pray course – starts 11th September

Posted on September 10, 2018September 10, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

We are instructed as Christians to pray continually but not how to pray. The way we pray in church is not the way we pray at home, nor how we might pray walking down the road. There are lots of ways to pray and there are techniques we can use to make prayer easier. This course will help people explore different ways to pray and give you the tools you need to keep prayer at the heart of your Christian life. Whether you are a new Christian or a long time believer there will be ...

Clothing Swap Shop

Posted on July 6, 2018August 13, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

After the successful launch of Granton Goes Greener on Saturday 30 June we are delighted to announce that the Clothing Swap Shop will now be staffed by volunteers at the following times: 4-5pm, Mondays 4-30 – 6pm Tuesdays (during the Community Meal) 12 – 1pm Fridays These are the times when people will be around to collect your donations and help you choose your next favourite outfit. The clothes rails are available to browse in the West Hall any time that the church building is open. We ...

“Success in tackling climate change is absolutely crucial

Posted on July 4, 2018July 4, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

"Success in tackling climate change is absolutely crucial, it’s the biggest challenge our planet faces." - Deidre Brock MP on launching Granton Goes Greener. We were delighted to have our MP, Deidre Brock, along to formally launchGranton Goes Greener. Deidre had some greate and positive things to say about the project, the community and the church. Here's the full text of her speech.I’m seeing such a difference in Granton these days. Wee patches of wasteland buzzing with life, tyre...

Granton Goes Greener Lauched

Posted on July 1, 2018July 1, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

Our Granton Goes Greener project successfully launched on Saturday 30 June. Many thanks to all of you who helped to make this a successful event. We were pleased with the turnout and people who came along enjoyed participating in the many activities including children’s crafts, making miniature gardens and face painting. We’d like to thank Eco-Congregations, Pilton Health Project, the Boys Brigade, Grease Monkeys, Deirdre Brock, MP and the poets and story tellers who helped to make th...