Ecumenical Partnership

At a service in Greyfriars kirkyard at Pentecost 2002 the congregations of our three churches of Greyfriars Kirk (Church of Scotland), St. Columba’s by the Castle (Scottish Episcopal Church) and Augustine United Church (United Reformed Church) signed a covenant committing ourselves to worship and study together as we work to establish a united, positive, progressive Christian presence in the centre of Edinburgh.

Since 2006 we have been recognized as a Local Ecumenical Partnership by the Scottish Churches National Sponsoring Body, under the name The Local Church. Joint services and activities take place in Holy Week and throughout the year. A Steering Group meets regularly to foster communication and collaboration among our three churches and to plan shared activities and projects.

Together, we undertake activities including attending and supporting Edinburgh Pride, hosting talks and book launches, and an annual pilgrimage.