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Christmas at Granton – no gimmicks, no gloss!

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
 Every year we choose a theme through which to read the Christmas story.Whilst this roots the story in our culture the links have sometimes been a bit tenuous. Rather than manufacture anything this year, we are going to let the story stand on its own.Over Advent and throughout Christmas we are going to retell the story and let the power of what God did speak clearly to us.No gimmicks, no glitter or gloss, just the power of a story that changed the world. Advent & Christmas Events (scroll down for news) Advent & Christmas News
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This Year’s Advent Studies

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
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 nice quiet spot, if you like to be around people, why not meet with others over a coffee? There is no right way t...
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Community Tree Lighting – Sunday 2nd December

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
Granton's Community Tree lighting event is on Sunday 2nd December at 5pm. Once again we will kick off our Christmas season with the Community Tree lighting event. This has become a great night where the community gathers together to celebrate Christmas. There will be singing, there will be mince pies, there will be fun and there will be a great gathering of people! Be part of your community by bringing your voice and your friends. Together we will remind each other why Granton is such a great place to be and this year the tree will be bigger than ever! We are delighted to welco...
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Bring a Friend to Church on 2nd December

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
Our faith is not meant to be a private thing or something we keep only to ourselves. Jesus instructed his followers to spread faith all over the world. We invite every person in our congregation to invite a friend with them on Sunday 2nd December.     > FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO BRING A FRIEND TO CHURCH We have printed some invitation cards for everyone to have in their wallet or purse. These cards should make it easier to invite someone you know to come along with you to try church. Pick up a few from the back of the church, or download from the link below. > bring-a-fri...
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Pot Luck Lunch – after Church on Sunday 25th November

Posted on by Charles Macintosh
It's good to share a meal with friends, so the Nurture Group have decided to hold a pot luck lunch on 25th November 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 up with a meal of puddings . The main purpose is to get together as friends and enjoy each other's compa...
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Community Act of Remembrance

Posted on 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 those who wish to attend. All are warmly invited to attend this event.
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Christmas Hampers

Posted on 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.  
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Teach Me To Pray course – starts 11th September

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  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 something here for you.  
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