Our Objectives

1. Working towards a Gold Eco-Congregation award

Including things such as:

Evaluating our church’s carbon footprint and taking steps to reduce it by:

• exploring the possibility of installing solar panels or an equivalent investment in green technology elsewhere
• helping members to evaluate and reduce their own carbon footprint
• linking with other churches, faiths or organisations to share ideas

Further enhancing our Quiet Garden

2. Opening up the Church

Including things such as:

• Having the church open throughout the year,
• Offering the exhibition “Immrama – Columba’s Journey, Our Story”, in church and online
• Hosting more art and music events

3. Developing our community life

Including things such as:

• Strengthening our congregational group system, in mutual support and activity
• Encouraging and involving our young people as much as possible

4. Engaging with the wider world

Including things such as:

• Providing free or cheap space for groups working with marginalised people
• Maintaining our current commitments to the Ecumenical Partnership, Grassmarket Community Project, Bethany Night Shelter, Castle Cliff and Grassmarket residents.
• Increasing our visibility and activism on LGBT+ issues