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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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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

Thursday 5 November 2009
What is Edinburgh 2010
Edinburgh 2010 is an ecumenical project set up to commemorate the centenary of the World Missionary Conference, and to provide new perspectives on Christian mission today.
Thursday 5 November 2009
Church Children’s Worker-Part time (10 hours/week)–from January 1st 2010.
St Ninian’s Episcopal Church, Comely Bank, Edinburgh. Do you have a strong personal Christian faith and an ability to share that faith dynamically with young people? If so, join us and help develop a programme of activities to build on our existing ministry and outreach. Salary £5,200. Closing Date : Friday November 27th . Interviews : Mid December. For more details – go to www.stninians-edinburgh.org.uk – young church section or contact Reverend Andrew Bain 0131-228-1066
Monday 2 November 2009
Diocese of Edinburgh - Bishop’s Secretary
£16,914 per annum pro rata. An enthusiastic, proactive person with good IT and PA skills to provide an effective, efficient and confidential secretarial service to the Bishop, and contribute to the administration of the Diocesan Centre. 24 hours per week. Application forms and information packs can be obtained from the Diocesan Administrator, 21A Grosvenor Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 5EL; tel.0131 538 7033; e-mail: . Closing date for completed applications is: Friday 27th November.

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Forthcoming Edinburgh Diocese Events

Monday 9 November 2009

Evolution and Faith with Professor Brian Kilbey | 7.30pm to 9pm
In association with the Scottish Episcopal Church ‘Adventures in Faith’ Series, and to begin the second Lauriston ‘Environment Series’, Professor Brian Kilbey of Edinburgh University will present six evening talks on evolution and faith. These talks will take place each Monday from 26 October to 30 November 2009 at 7.30pm - 9pm

Wednesday 11 November 2009

Families Today: Where Are We Now? | 9.15am to 4pm
A one day conference looking at issues facing today’s families. What do we mean by ‘family’ today? What issues face families in Scotland in the 21st century? What responses can we make to these issues?

Monday 16 November 2009

Evolution and Faith with Professor Brian Kilbey | 7.30pm to 9pm
In association with the Scottish Episcopal Church ‘Adventures in Faith’ Series, and to begin the second Lauriston ‘Environment Series’, Professor Brian Kilbey of Edinburgh University will present six evening talks on evolution and faith. These talks will take place each Monday from 26 October to 30 November 2009 at 7.30pm - 9pm

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