Welcome

Welcome to St Columba’s by the Castle – a small, vibrant church, right at the centre of Edinburgh.

Whether you are looking for a progressive, open-minded community to belong to; a service of worship to drop into; a church for a christening, wedding or funeral; a venue for an event, a concert or a project serving human need; or simply a peaceful space to be still and reflect – a warm welcome awaits you.

No matter who we are, who we love or what we believe – young or old; single or partnered; straight or LGBT+; seeker, doubter or deeply committed – God loves and accepts us all.  We are all welcome – and so are you!

Holy Week and Easter at St Columba’s and the Local Church

8am Eucharist at St Columba’s by the Castle

Wed 17^th, Thurs 18^th, Friday 19^th April (Reserved Sacrament), Saturday 20^th April (Ante-Communion). Followed each morning by coffee and rolls.

Compline with reflection on Monday to Wednesday during Holy Week at 8pm in the Church

Maundy Thursday 18^th April

7.00pm  Communion Service and washing of feet
at Augustine United Church, George IV Bridge

Good Friday, 19^th April

The Three Hours – “Waiting at the Cross”. A quiet and reflective service waiting with the watchers at the Cross. Please stay for as long as you wish.
12-3pm at St Columba’s by the Castle

9 pm  Service of Tenebrae – Reflective Choral service of Psalms and readings
at Greyfriars Kirk

Easter Sunday, 21^st April

10am Easter Sunday Festival Eucharist – St. Columba’s by the Castle
with Lighting of the Paschal Candle, Procession and Easter Egg hunt

The Columcille Window, Iona Abbey is the work of William Wilson, O.B.E., R.S.A. and is used with permission.
Photography by Katherine McHale, Catherine Outram and Andy McGregor
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