Jan 06
The story behind the Joe – the Rainbow Dove in the LARCH Restalrig sanctuary
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 new congregation of Leith and Restalrig. This piece was originally published in May 2020 on the Leith St Andrew’s website and is by Roddie Arnott.
Dec 27
Leith and Restalrig Church – a new beginning
Welcome to the new website for Leith and Restalrig Church (LARCH).
From 1st January, the congregations of Leith St Andrew’s, Pilrig St Paul’s and St Margaret’s Restalrig will come together to form a new united charge with Rob Mackenzie as our minister. In the new year, we will begin the vacancy process to recruit our second minister and part-time MDS worker.
Sunday services will take place in the current St Margaret’s building in Restalrig Road South at 11am with the first service on Sunday 5th January. This building will be known as LARCH Restalrig.
From February 5th our short reflective prayer service, Oasis of Peace, will take place in the Open Doorway in the current Pilrig St Paul’s building at 10.15am each Wednesday. The Open Door Café will be open on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10.30-12noon. This building will be known as LARCH Leith Walk.
All groups currently meeting in the three buildings will continue as normal.
