Cherry Tree outside Laudate Haus

Edinburgh

Laudate House 1 Chalmers Crescent Edinburgh EH9 1TW

German Speaking Congregation in Scotland: Edinburgh

The present-day German-speaking congregation in Edinburgh dates back to 1947. Edinburgh is now the hub for the “extended parish” of Scotland and North-east England, and the minister for the region resides here. Services usually take place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, at Laudate Haus.

Charity Registration Number: SC009066

What's on in Edinburgh

Play & Chat: Parent-and-Child Group

Fri 9 Oct 10:00Edinburgh

For parents and children aged 5 and under. Free play, coffee and chat.

Play & Chat: Parent-and-Child Group

Fri 16 Oct 10:00Edinburgh

For parents and children aged 5 and under. Free play, coffee and chat.

Hybrid Service (on Zoom/ YouTube)

Sun 18 Oct 11:00Edinburgh, Online

This service will take place in Edinburgh, and will also be streamed on Zoom and our YouTube channel. In Edinburgh there will be tea and coffee served after the service.

Play & Chat: Parent-and-Child Group

Fri 23 Oct 10:00Edinburgh

For parents and children aged 5 and under. Free play, coffee and chat.

Crafternoon

Sun 25 Oct 14:30Edinburgh

We will be crafting for our Chrismas Fair in November. Everyone who comes to help will also be able to take something they make home, the rest will be for the Fair. No previous knowledge necessary. Refreshments also provided. For adults and children age 12+

Play & Chat: Parent-and-Child Group

Fri 30 Oct 10:00Edinburgh

For parents and children aged 5 and under. Free play, coffee and chat.

Service with Communion

Sun 1 Nov 11:00Edinburgh

You are welcome to join us for tea and coffee after the service.

Rhyme Time & Children's Book Sale

Fri 6 Nov 10:00Edinburgh

We will read a story, depending on the seasons, and sing German children’s songs together. Afterwards you can browse our German children’s books for sale. Those with children already at school are also welcome to just come for the books at around 10:45am.

St Martin Lantern Walk

Sat 14 Nov 16:30Edinburgh

Our Children’s Lantern Walk in honour of St. Martin, returns again this year. We will begin at 4:30pm and walk up the road to St Catherine’s Argyle Church and back. Afterwards there will be waffles served inside our own church hall. Attendance is free, but donations to help cover the costs and support our church work are welcome. Please bring your own lanterns.

Hybrid Service (on Zoom/ YouTube)

Sun 15 Nov 11:00Edinburgh, Online

This service will take place in Edinburgh, and will also be streamed on Zoom and our YouTube channel. In Edinburgh there will be tea and coffee served after the service.

Advent Wreath Making for our Christmas Fair

Sat 21 Nov 14:00Edinburgh

We need helpers to come and make Advent wreaths with us, to sell at our Christmas Fair. We will show you what to do, you just need your enthusiasm. Tea, coffee & biscuits will be provided for all helpers.

Christmas Fair

Sat 28 Nov 14:00Edinburgh

Our annual Christmas Fair. With handmade Advent wreaths, crafts & gifts, German children’s books & games, and homemade German baking for sale. Plus free children’s entertainment including our annual puppet show (in English), and German & English carol singing. Stalls and children’s entertainment 2pm - 4:30pm, carol singing 4:30pm - 5pm.

Rhyme Time & Children's Book Sale

Fri 4 Dec 10:00Edinburgh

We will read a story, depending on the seasons, and sing German children’s songs together. Afterwards you can browse our German children’s books for sale. Those with children already at school are also welcome to just come for the books at around 10:45am.

Service with Communion

Sun 6 Dec 11:00Edinburgh

You are welcome to join us for tea and coffee after the service.

All Age Advent Service

Sun 13 Dec 15:00Edinburgh

An interactive service for all ages to celebrate Advent. St Nicholas will also make a visit. Afterwards there will be a bring-and-share Advent celebration.

Please note the change from our usual schedule of services. This month it’s the 1st and 2nd Sunday (NOT the 3rd Sunday), with an additional service on Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve Service

Thu 24 Dec 17:00Edinburgh

Christmas Eve Service with Pastor Kaffka.

Online

Hybrid Service (on Zoom/ YouTube)

Sun 18 Oct 11:00Edinburgh, Online

This service will take place in Edinburgh, and will also be streamed on Zoom and our YouTube channel. In Edinburgh there will be tea and coffee served after the service.

Theo? Logo? Theological Discussion Group (on Zoom)

Thu 22 Oct 19:30Online

No prior knowledge is expected. Newcomers are always welcome! If you would like to know more or have any questions, please contact Pastor Kaffka. Zoom details available via our newsletter. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the school holidays, we are meeting on the fourth Thursday of the month instead of the third.

Open Meeting for Bookworms (on Zoom)

Thu 5 Nov 19:30Online

Newcomers welcome! We don’t read a specific book together, everyone shares what they have been reading recently. Zoom details available via our newsletter.

Hybrid Service (on Zoom/ YouTube)

Sun 15 Nov 11:00Edinburgh, Online

This service will take place in Edinburgh, and will also be streamed on Zoom and our YouTube channel. In Edinburgh there will be tea and coffee served after the service.

Theo? Logo? Theological Discussion Group (on Zoom)

Thu 19 Nov 19:30Online

No prior knowledge is expected. Newcomers are always welcome! If you would like to know more or have any questions, please contact Pastor Kaffka. Zoom details available via our newsletter.

Open Meeting for Bookworms (on Zoom)

Thu 3 Dec 19:30Online

Newcomers welcome! We don’t read a specific book together, everyone shares what they have been reading recently. Zoom details available via our newsletter.

Theo? Logo? Theological Discussion Group (on Zoom)

Thu 17 Dec 19:30Online

No prior knowledge is expected. Newcomers are always welcome! If you would like to know more or have any questions, please contact Pastor Kaffka. Zoom details available via our newsletter.

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Services take place in Laudate Haus, 1 Chalmers Crescent, Edinburgh EH9 1TW.


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