Advent and Christmas at St John’s

Sunday 29 November

6pm Advent Carol Service

Sunday 20 December

6pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

Monday 21st December

6pm Blue Christmas

Christmas Eve

4.30pm Christingle Service

6.30pm Candlelit Carol Service

11.15pm Midnight Mass

Christmas Day

8am Holy Communion

10.30am Holy Communion with Carols

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WE ARE THE CHURCH ON THE CORNER

St John’s is a thriving congregation of the Scottish Episcopal Church at the heart of Scotland’s beautiful capital city. Whether you are looking for a church home, have never been to church before, or simply passing by: you are welcome here. Join us as we worship God and live out our our faith in Christ together.

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Whoever you are, and wherever you find yourself on the journey of faith, you are welcome at St John’s. We look forward to welcoming you to worship, prayer, and community in the heart of Edinburgh.

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