Our weekly meditative service Oasis of Peace takes place in the Open Doorway in LARCH Leith Walk building (the former Pilrig St Paul’s building). Oasis of Peace is a short service where we sing some hymns, pray for others and have a reflection or discussion on a Bible passage. It takes place in the Church on Wednesday mornings from 10.15 and lasts around half an hour. We finish with tea/coffee and a chat. If you would like to add any…
Flower Calendar If you would like to donate flowers for an anniversary, celebration or just to brighten up the church, please add your name to the Flower Calendar on the noticeboard in the halls (opposite the kitchen) We are also looking for volunteers to arrange the flowers. If you can help, please see Kenny or Lynda. Prayer Book During our prayers of intercession on a Sunday we will be including names from our own Prayer Book that will be read…
Pastoral Care Team We are looking for members to form a new Pastoral Care Team. Team members themselves will not be expected to undertake all pastoral care but rather to coordinate the pastoral care needs of the congregation. Their remit includes: Training will be given as required (such as Bereavement training) and members will be well-supported.
As we become one congregation of Leith and Restalrig Church, each of the previous congregations has items significant to them which will be in the sanctuary. The congregation from Leith St Andrew’s brought an old friend with them who is now sitting high on his perch at the front of the LARCH Restalrig sanctuary. We thought you’d like to hear the story behind Joe, the rainbow dove who has watched over that congregation since 2019 and now watches over the…