Week beginning 17th December – A new hope

Posted on December 15, 2018December 15, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

Being a Christian means being on a journey with God, both through our own experience of him and that recorded in the bible.This week as a congregation we are all going to travel together through the experience of John’s father Zechariah.Each day, take some time to read this passage and ask yourself the following questions. Don’t rush but find a place where you can really have a think about them.God bless you in your journey this week. FIRST, READ THE PASSAGE >>>This week's passage is Luke Chapter 1, verses 67 - 80 (67) Then Zachariah was filled with the Holy Spirit ...

Edinburgh’s Homeless Young People – a poem

Posted on December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

They have no need of our help, So do not tell me These haggard faces could belong to you or I Should life have dealt a different hand We need to see them for who they really are Chancers and scroungers Layabouts and loungers Cut-throats and thieves They are not Welcome here We should make them Go back to where they came from They cannot Share our food Share our homes Share our city Instead let us Build a wall to keep them out It is not okay to say These are people just like us A city should only belong to those who are born there Do not be so stupid to think that The wo...

Helping Bethany at Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2018December 12, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

There will be an opportunity to donate money to our Bethany Shelter fund after the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services. As a congregation we provide a wholesome, home cooked meal for around 60-70 homeless people during the winter months, as part of our involvement in the Bethany Winter Shelter programme. We are looking to raise enough funds to pay for two such meals during the remainder of the winter - our target is £400. Edinburgh’s Homeless Young People - a poem

Week 3 – Mary visits Elizabeth

Posted on December 8, 2018December 8, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

Being a Christian means being on a journey with God, both through our own experience of him and that recorded in the bible. This week as a congregation we are all going to travel together through the experience of John’s father Zechariah. Each day, take some time to read this passage and ask yourself the following questions. Don’t rush but find a place where you can really have a think about them. God bless you in your journey this week. FIRST, READ THE PASSAGE >>> This week's passage is Luke Chapter 1, verses 39 - 45 Mary visits Elizabeth (39) Mary didn’t waste ...

Community Tree Lighting – Sunday 2nd December

Posted on December 2, 2018December 2, 2018 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! The lights will be switched ...

Week 2 – Jesus birth is announced

Posted on December 1, 2018December 8, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

Being a Christian means being on a journey with God, both through our own experience of him and that recorded in the bible. This week as a congregation we are all going to travel together through the experience of John’s father Zechariah. Each day, take some time to read this passage and ask yourself the following questions. Don’t rush but find a place where you can really have a think about them. God bless you in your journey this week. FIRST, READ THE PASSAGE >>> This week's passage is Luke Chapter 1, verses 26 - 35. Jesus birth is announced (26) In the sixth mo...

Missing People Carol Service – Wed 12th December

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

All are invited to this service to remember all those who are missing this Christmas and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Missing People. Visit missingpeople.org.uk/carolservice to reserve your seat.

The countdown to Advent 2018 begins

Posted on November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

Advent is almost here and hope is in the air. The four-week season, which this year runs from Sunday 2 December to Monday 24 December, is a special time for Christians.The Church of Scotland will be marking Advent with a mixture of prayers, videos and stories from congregations. READ ALL ABOUT IT ON THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND WEBSITE

Week 1 – The Birth of John the Baptist

Posted on November 26, 2018December 8, 2018 by Charles Macintosh

Being a Christian means being on a journey with God, both through our own experience of him and that recorded in the bible. This week as a congregation we are all going to travel together through the experience of John’s father Zechariah. Each day, take some time to read this passage and ask yourself the following questions. Don’t rush but find a place where you can really have a think about them. God bless you in your journey this week. FIRST, READ THE PASSAGE >>> This week's passage is Luke Chapter 1, verses 5 - 18. The Birth of John the Baptist (5) During 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 nice quiet spot, if you like to be around people, why not meet with others over a coffee? There is ...