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Welcome to the website of the Diocese of Edinburgh, one of the seven historic dioceses of the Scottish Episcopal Church.

The Diocese covers a far-reaching area, from its northern edge along the Firth of Forth to a southern boundary with the English Border.

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Diocese of Edinburgh Church Directory

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Find a church within the Diocese of Edinburgh using our church directory →


Adventures in Faith

Adventures in Faith is the Diocese of Edinburgh's ministry development service.

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Youth & Children

An introduction to and details of Edinburgh Youth & Children news and events.

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Diocesan Who's Who

Contact details for Edinburgh Diocese staff, office holders, and convenors.

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Contact Us

Contact details for the Diocesan Centre in Edinburgh city centre.

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The Edge Magazine

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The most recent editions of the Edinburgh Diocese magazine, 'The Edge', in PDF format:

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Edinburgh Diocese News Updates

Wednesday 14 July 2010
Church Administrator Vacancy - Christ Church, Morningside
Christ Church Morningside wishes to appoint an experienced, part time Church Administrator (25 hours each week) to provide full administrative support to a busy and lively Episcopal Church and its well used facilities. For more information and to apply please download an application pack from www.christchurchmorningside.co.uk or from www.goodmoves.org.uk. The closing date for applicaltions is Friday 13th August.. Reg Charity No: SC 003009
Thursday 8 July 2010
Announcement
Many of you will be aware that Elspeth Strachan's husband, Gordon, had been seriously ill since the end of May. Sadly Gordon died on 7th July. Please remember Elspeth and her family in your prayers.
Wednesday 7 July 2010
Vacancy - Youth & Children’s Worker: St Peter’s Church, Lutton Place, Edinbu
As part of our strategic vision, we want to expand significantly our Church’s involvement with the young people and children in our congregation and from the parish. We are seeking to appoint a Youth and Children’s Worker to lead and take forward this work. The appointment will, in the first instance, be part-time (20 hours per week) for three years at an annual salary of £9,000.

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Forthcoming Edinburgh Diocese Events

Saturday 14 August 2010

Stow Pilgrimage | 2.30pm
You are invited to join the pilgrimage to Our Lady’s Acre, by Our Lady’s Well at Torsonce for a High Mass of the Assumption and visit to the Holy Well. CELEBRANT: The Rev’d. Fr. Maurice Houston. PREACHER: The Rev’d. Fr. Sandy Ryrie. All Clergy and Servers are invited to robe. A Sprinkling at the Holy Well will follow the Mass. If the weather is inclement, Mass will be celebrated in St Mary of Wedale Parish Church.

Wednesday 8 September 2010

CMD +4 Event - Day Conference | 11am to 3.30pm
Fr Kenneth Leech will help a CMD +4 Group consider the contexts of their ministry and some of the thorny social issues of today.

Saturday 11 September 2010

Bethany Walk By The Coast for Homelessness
Bethany’s sponsored walk is East Lothian’s stunning coastline following part of the John Muir Way from Cockenzie to Gullane. The area boasts incredible scenery and a treasure-trove of wildlife in its natural setting. Make a difference in the lives of homeless people and enjoy a stunning day out at the same time.

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