Leith St Andrews Church of Scotland and Capital Concert Band are holding a Songs of Praise for Christian Aid on Sunday 4th June 2017 at 6pm. The event will be held at Leith St Andrews Church, 410-412 Easter Road, Edinburgh. There will be no admission charge but a retiring offering will be taken for Christian Aid.
SU International Prayer Day 2nd June 2017
Scripture Union are holding an International Prayer Day at Cramond Beach and Kirk on Friday 2nd June 2017 to commemorate the organisation’s founding in 1867. The event will start in Cramond Kirk at 10am. All welcome.
Sermon on challenging domination systems 28th May 2017
Readings
In this morning’s sermon, Rev. Peter Bluett continued his series on the myth of redemptive violence by looking at Jesus’s challenge to the patriarchal domination system found in family life in his day.
If you would like to listen to the sermon, please click on the audio player below.
Prayer Meeting Saturday 27th May
We will be holding our monthly Prayer meeting this Saturday 27 May at 8am in the Café area. All welcome! We hope you may be able to join us.
Sermon on Jesus’ Treatment of Women- 21st May 2017
Reading
In today’s sermon, our Minister, Peter, continued his series on the myth of redemptive violence, concentrating this morning on how patriarchal domination systems have affected women, and how Jesus sought to restore women to their position as the equals of men in the sight of God, in a challenge to the prevailing culture of his day.
If you would like to listen to the sermon, please click on the audio player below.
Children’s Address- Christian Aid Week 21st May 2017
In this morning’s service, our Minister, Peter, spoke to the children about Christian Aid Week, and shared the story of a family of refugees from Afghanistan.
If you would like to listen to the address, please click on the audio player below.
Sermon on the Myth of Redemptive Violence, part 2, 14th May 2017
Readings
In today’s sermon, our minister, Peter Bluett, continued the theme of the myth of redemptive violence, by looking at an example used by the theologian Walter Wink of a society which has traditionally been non-hierarchical and non-violent, namely, the Batek Negrito people of the Malaysian peninsula. Contrasting this with the domination systems identified by Wink, common in Western culture, he then went on to explore Jesus’ vision for society.
If you would like to listen to the sermon, please click on the audio player below.
Boys Brigade Coffee Morning Saturday 20th May 2017
20th Leith Boys Brigade Company’s annual coffee morning will take place on Saturday 20th May, between 10 am and 12 pm in Newhaven Church. Please support this fund raising event. Why not invite family and friends!
Volunteers needed for Newhaven Connections Café
Do you have a regular time slot every week in which you could volunteer to help out in Newhaven Connections Café? Come and join the friendly and welcoming team, headed by our café manager Yvonne Demaude. Gain valuable experience in catering, and involve yourself with the local community. We’re sure you’ll find it rewarding!
If you’d like further details, you can phone Yvonne on 0131 467 6272.
Fabric Convenor Required
Newhaven Church is looking for a fabric convenor to take on the role formerly carried out so ably and with such dedication by the late Bill Oliver. The role involves overseeing maintenance of the church and manse buildings and fittings, and liaising with the caretaker, cleaner, and outside contractors to co-ordinate any work required. If you think that you may have the gifts and talents required for this role, and you would be willing to serve in this way, please speak to Jeanette Meek or e-mail her at
