Advent, Christmas and New Year at Morningside Parish Church 2025

13th December – 21st December: Christmas Tree Festival
The two Saturdays: 13th and 20th December from 10 am – 2 pm are the main days when we will have our popular craft stall and also musical performances. On 13th at 11 am we look forward to seeing junior pupils from George Watson’s College perform for us again. They were much appreciated last year. On 20th at 11 am some of our own choral scholars will make music for us. At 12.30 that same day, a group called Laurentum will offer vocal and instrumental music from the Middle Ages to the present day. This ensemble are singers from the Robin Chapel Choir. Refreshments will be offered on both Saturdays from 10am – 12noon in the Braid Hall. On weekdays the festival will be open each morning from 10am – 12noon when we hope to welcome visits from nurseries and care homes as well as anyone else from the community.

14th December
No 9.30am service.
10.30am All Age service led by the Sunday Club.
Christmas Treats in the St Matthew Hall after the 10.30am service. Please remember to give generously.

17th December
Telephone Choir carol singalong, 7.30pm, in the Church.
Donations go towards supporting the Wednesday Club (helping people with different disabilities)

21st December
9.30am Early Service (Cluny Hall)
10.30 Traditional Service of Lessons and Carols
3.00 pm Blue Christmas Service in the Church.
A half hour service for those who find this time of year difficult or sad.

24th December
Christmas Eve 6.30pm All age service
Carols by Candlelight from 11.00pm
Watchnight Service from 11.30pm
This year our retiring offerings will support the two Church Charities:
The David Nott Foundation – Training doctors and medical staff working globally in areas of catastrophe conflict. Currently working in Libya, Somaliland, Sudan, South Sudan, Moldova, Ukraine, Iraq, Palestine, Syria and Yemen.
Edinburgh Clothing Store – is a charity run by volunteers, offering clothing, shoes, bedding, curtains and towels for people in genuine need such as individuals and families who are on low income, or vulnerable through personal circumstances. It’s a free service made possible by volunteers and donations. The ECS is run totally by volunteers and with over 1,500 people referred to the service annually, donations of money and good quality clothing, bedding and towels are greatly appreciated.

25th December
Christmas Day service 10am

28th December
No 9.30am service
10.30am Morning Worship

4th January 2025
Epiphany
9.30am Early Service (Cluny Hall) & 10.30am service in the Church