Welcome

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

Christmas carols at the Grassmarket

Christmas at
St. Columba’s and the Local Church

Everyone is welcome

Saturday 21st December

10.30 am – 12.30 pm Carol Singing for Christian Aid @ the Farmers’ Market, Castle Terrace

Sunday 22nd December

1 pm Service of the Longest Night – a quiet service to remember those we have lost and miss @ Augustine United Church

Tuesday 24th December
Christmas Eve

5 pm Service of Lessons and Carols @ Greyfriars Kirk

11 pm Watchnight Service @ St. Cuthbert’s, Lothian Road

Wednesday 25th December
Christmas Day

10 am Christmas Eucharist for all @ St. Columba’s by the Castle, 14 Johnston Terrace

Sunday 29th December

10.00 am Eucharist for 1st Sunday after Christmas @ St. Columba’s by the Castle

Whether you are looking for a progressive, inclusive, 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 LGBTQI; seeker, doubter or deeply committed – God loves and accepts us all. We are all welcome – and so are you!

You are very welcome to join us for our worship on Sunday at 10am.
Our midweek service is on Thursday at 12.30pm.

Our address is 14, Johnston Terrace, EH1 2PW. The church is next to Castle Rock Hostel. Our Sunday Eucharist is both in person and online.

You can watch our Sunday service live and view our archive on our YouTube channel.

“St C’s is a small church with a warm atmosphere that instantly made me feel at home. Though we sort of use traditional liturgy, we’re quite informal and welcome everyone. Since I first came here I have found everyone to be very friendly and we would love to meet you and have a chat with you over a cup of tea/coffee after the service.” Melvin

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News from St. Columba’s

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
Images created by Katherine McHale are copyright (c) Katherine McHale. All rights reserved.
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St Columba's Hall Hire

Our Hall and garden are available to let for morning, afternoon or evening sessions every day except Sunday. Perfect for weddings, ceilidhs, meetings, workshops and community groups.

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Immrama

Find out more about our exhibition on Columba’s Voyage Tales.

News and Pictures

Farewell to David and Jenny

We said a sad but fond farewell to our Rector, David, and Lay Reader, Jenny at their last Sunday with ...
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Creation Season

CREATIONTIDE 2024 “Living Well in An Ecological Crisis” We explore spiritual, social and practical resources 1st September: Carry on Caring ...
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Festival 2024 at St. Columba’s

We're an official Fringe venue, but we're also holding two special events this Festival: Getting to Iona - a show ...
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Prayer in a time of war

Merciful God, we draw on your compassion and your help.

By your Spirit, please enfold the wounded and anxious under the wings of your protection.

Touch the minds and hearts of those who are set on violence and malevolence and turn them towards the better path.

Encourage and strengthen those who are working to alleviate suffering and to bring peace and justice.

Prompt us to do what we can in solidarity with the innocent. Amen, Amen.