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 21 Nov 10:00Edinburgh

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

Advent Wreath Making for our Christmas Fair

Sat 22 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.

Play & Chat: Parent-and-Child Group

Fri 28 Nov 10:00Edinburgh

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

Christmas Fair

Sat 29 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 5 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 7 Dec 11:00Edinburgh

Play & Chat: Parent-and-Child Group

Fri 12 Dec 10:00Edinburgh

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

All Age Advent Service

Sun 14 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

Wed 24 Dec 17:00Edinburgh

Christmas Eve service with Pastor Fuchs, who is visiting us for Christmas. Pastor Kaffka will be taking the Christmas Eve service in Newcastle.

Online

Synod-wide Service for the Day of Repentance and Prayer (on Zoom)

Wed 19 Nov 19:30Online

Please note: This is a different Zoom link than usual. Details available via our newsletter or on request.

Theo? Logo? Theological Discussion Group (on Zoom)

Thu 20 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 4 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 18 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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