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Church of Scotland congregation in the east of Edinburgh. Together we want our Christian faith to make a difference to the way we live. Why not join us?

Edinburgh: Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church of Scotland, Scottish Charity No SC000963
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Families are especially welcome at our Family Carol Service at 4:30pm on Christmas Eve. We'll sing carols, hear the story of Papa Panov's Special Day, and enjoy refreshments afterwards. There will be an opportunity to donate to the work of the RNIB, Scottish Charity no SC039316.
Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church of Scotland. Visitors are very welcome to worship with us over the Christmas period. If there is anything we can do to make it easier for you, please let us know. An image of a nativity scene with bright light coming from the manger. There is a link to the church website that is given in the post text.
December 21, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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The theme of our service at 10.30am on Sunday 21 December is "A Dream Bigger Than Our Own".

📖 Micah 5 verses 2–5
📖 Matthew 1 verses 18–25

🌟 We have two services on Christmas Eve, at 4.30pm and 11.30pm, and one on Christmas Day at 10.30am. All welcome!

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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church of Scotland. Visitors are very welcome to worship with us over the Christmas period. If there is anything we can do to make it easier for you, please let us know. An image of a nativity scene with bright light coming from the manger. There is a link to the church website that is given in the post text.
December 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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"Prayer & Reflection, December. What is God asking you to do to show his light and love in the world? www.FalkirkTrinity.org.uk" The image shows a lit Christmas tree in a snowy field.
December 15, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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We're holding a special service of remembrance for those we have loved and lost. This service is for you, whether your loss was recent or longer ago, and is open to everyone, from any church or none.

Thursday 18 December, 7pm
Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church
83 London Road, EH7 5TT
A poster for the Bereavement Service, Thursday 18 December, 7pm. A special service to remember those we have loved and lost. All are welcome, regardless of how long ago your loss occurred.
December 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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The theme of our 10.30am service on Sunday 14 December is "From Axe and Fire to Sight and Hope".

📖 Isaiah 35 verses 1–10
📖 Matthew 11 verses 2–11

🎄 We'll meet again at 3pm to sing favourite Christmas Carols chosen by our congregation. All welcome!

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A photo of the noticeboard outside the front entrance to Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church. The poster lists details of Advent and Christmas services, which are on our website at the link in the post. At the top of the poster, it says "Hear the good news! God is with us!".
December 12, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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All are welcome to join us at our Advent and Christmas services!

83 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 5TT

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#advent #Christmas #Edinburgh #church #GoodNews
Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church of Scotland. Hear the good news! God is with us! Sunday 14 December: 10.30am Sunday Worship; 3pm Favourite Carols Service. Thursday 18 December: 7pm Bereavement Service. Sunday 21 December: 10.30am Sunday Worship. Christmas Eve, Wednesday 24 December: 4.30pm Family Carol Service; 11.30pm Watchnight Service. Christmas Day, Thursday 25 December: 10.30am Christmas Day Service. Sunday 28 December: 10.30am Communion Service.
December 11, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Come and join us at 3pm on Sunday 14 December to sing some favourite Christmas carols chosen by our congregation. All welcome!

83 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 5TT

#Christmas #Edinburgh
Favourite Christmas Carols. Sunday 14 December from 3pm, followed by refreshments, ending around 5pm. Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church of Scotland. https://mandwchurch.org.uk/carols-2025
December 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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The theme of our service at 10.30am on Sunday 7 December is "Making Space for God"

📖 Luke 1 verses 5-25, 26-38

🤝 This service is led by members of our worship team

🍲 Afterwards, we'll enjoy soup, with donations going to Bethany Christian Trust, Scottish Charity No. SC003783

👐 All welcome!
The front entrance to Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church. There are notice boards either side of the paved path. One has posters for the Monthly Monday service on 8 December and the Bereavement Service on 18 December. The other has a poster listing our Advent and Christmas services. Our website has information about all our services.
December 4, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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🙏 We will be opening our building from 10.30am-12.30pm on Saturday 29 November for the national Day of Prayer for the Church of Scotland.

There is more information on the Church of Scotland website at www.churchofscotland.org.uk/worship/pray...

🙏 All are welcome to come and pray 🙏
A graphic advertising the Day of Prayer on 29 November, 10.30am-12.30pm. There is a photo of a table covered in Bibles and a person sitting with their hands open in prayer. The logo of the Church of Scotland and the Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church of Scotland are also included in the image.
November 28, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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The theme of our Communion service at 10.30am on Sunday 30 November is "Wilderness Grace"

📖 Isaiah 40 verses 1-11
📖 Matthew 3 verses 1-12

🍞🍷 All are welcome at the Lord's table. The wine is non-alcoholic and gluten-free bread is available.

🍵 🍪 We'll enjoy tea and coffee in the hall afterwards.
A photo of the front entrance to the Meadowbank and Willowbrae church building. There is a noticeboard in the foreground with a colourful poster saying "And now these three remain... Faith, Hope, Love ...but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13".
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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The theme of our service at 10.30am on Sunday 23 November is "Christ our King"

📖 Psalm 96
📖 Luke 23 verses 33-43

🍵 🍪 We'll enjoy tea and coffee in the hall afterwards

🌐 Information about services and special events for Advent and Christmas is on our website: mandwchurch.org.uk/christmas-2025
A photo of the front entrance to the Meadowbank and Willowbrae church building. There is a noticeboard in the foreground with a colourful poster saying "And now these three remain... Faith, Hope, Love ...but the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13". On the wall of the church is a poster saying "Sundays at 10.30am. All welcome!"
November 21, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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The theme of our service at 10.30am on Sunday 16 November is "Undone and Sent"

📖 Acts 9 verses 1-12
📖 Isaiah 6 verses 1-8

🍵 🍪 We'll enjoy tea and coffee in the hall afterwards

🙋 Questions are provided to help us talk over what we've heard from the Bible and in the service so we can grow in faith
A photo of the Meadowbank and Willowbrae church building on a sunny day. It is right next to a pedestrian crossing. The building is stone with two turrets. The modern extension has a large "Try Praying" graphic completely covering the windows.
November 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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The church building will be open on Remembrance Day, Tuesday 11 November, from 10-12 for quiet contemplation.

#remembrance
#wewillrememberthem
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#Edinburgh
Remembrance Day 11 November. Church open 10am-12noon for quiet contemplation. Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church of Scotland.
November 9, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Monthly Monday is a short, traditional worship service at 2pm on the second Monday of the month, followed by chat and refreshments. Everyone is welcome, from any congregation or none. If Sunday mornings are difficult for you, we would particularly like to welcome you.
Monthly Monday afternoon service. Monday 10 November, 2pm. Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church of Scotland.
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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Our Remembrance Sunday service will begin slightly later than usual, at 10.50am. The church doors will be open at the usual time, so no need to worry if you come by bus.
A poster with a background of poppies and text saying "Remembrance Sunday, 9 November. Service begins at 10.50am. Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church of Scotland."
November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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The theme of our service at 10.30am on Sunday 2 November is "What Crowd Are You Stuck In?"

📖 Psalm 32 verses 1-7
📖 Luke 19 verses 1-10

🍲 Afterwards, we'll enjoy soup: donations to Tearfund Scotland, charity no. SC037624.

🙏 If you'd like someone to pray with you, please don’t leave without asking.
A photo of the inside of Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church. Blue padded chairs are arranged in rows looking towards the front of the church. There is a "rose window", organ pipes (but no organ!), and two projector screens. Every second chair has armrests. To the left of the photo is the "prayer corner" area.
October 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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The theme of our communion service at 10.30am on Sunday 26 October is "When God Doesn’t Hear the Good Person’s Prayer".

📖 Psalm 84 verses 1-12
📖 Luke 18 verses 9-14

🍞🍷 All are welcome at the Lord's table. The wine is non-alcoholic and gluten-free bread is available.
A photo of the church building on a bright day. It is built of stone, with turrets either side of the centre. There is a small paved area outside the main entrance, with benches and plants at the sides. The side entrance is part of the modern extension to the building and is further along the road to the left. The church office is immediately above the side door; its windows are completely covered with a colourful "Try Praying" image. The church is situated on the corner of a busy road and is handy for the bus!
October 23, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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It's nearly time for our Mini Fun Club!

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A photo of a freestanding notice board with a poster for the Mini Fun Club on Monday 20 October. Underneath the poster is a handwritten sign saying ONLY on in-service day MORNING.
October 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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All the darkness in the world can't extinguish the light from a single candle. St Francis of Assisi.
October 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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ST COLUMBA'S Church of Scotland A home away from home St Columba's Daily Prayer International day of Rural Women Gracious God, Today we honour the dedication and courage of women in rural communities around the world. Though we are in the heart of the city, may their example inspire us to notice those who serve quietly, to show kindness, and to nurture our own communities with care and compassion. Help us reflect Your light in every small act of love, and give us the courage and wisdom to make a difference wherever we are. Amen.
October 17, 2025 at 7:10 AM
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The theme of our service at 10.30am on Sunday 19 October is "Keep on Wrestling!"

📖 Genesis 32 verses 22-32
📖 Luke 18 verses 1-8

🙏 Jesus taught that we ought always to pray and not lose heart. We've added a new page on our website all about prayer: mandwchurch.org.uk/prayer
A photo of the front of the Meadowbank and Willowbrae church building. There is a small patch of garden beside the path. The notice board on the path has posters for the Mini Fun Club on Monday 20 October, the Warm Welcome every Wednesday morning, and the Baby and Toddler Group every Thursday morning. The notice board on the building announces that services are on Sundays at 10.30am and all are welcome.
October 16, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Mini Fun Club for children in P4-P7 on Monday 20 October at Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church.

Activities include science, art, a Bible story, and baking.

The club costs £2 per child, including a healthy snack and drink. Pre-booking recommended. Pay on the day in cash.

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A poster with bright graphics showing a group of smiling children on a sunny day. Mini Fun Club, Monday 20 October. Crafts, science, a Bible story, and loads of fun activities for children in P4-P7. Meadowbank & Willowbrae church hall, 9am-12.30pm. 83 London Road, EH7 5TT. Places limited! Book today! £2 per child (pay on the day). Edinburgh: Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church of Scotland, Scottish Charity No SC000963.
October 16, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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The theme of our service at 10.30am on Sunday 12 October is "Scatter the Seeds, Live in Anticipation" 🌱

📖 Isaiah 55 verses 1-13
📖 Mark 4 verses 26-34

🙏 If you'd like someone to pray with you, please wait in the Prayer Corner area at the end of the service. Anything you say will be kept private.
A photo of the Prayer Corner in our church building. Blue padded chairs are arranged in a square with a small coffee table in the middle. There is a tall wooden cross in the corner. In another corner there are display boards with posters marking this area as a prayer space.
October 10, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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We're hosting another term of "Tap into IT" drop-in sessions! Come along on Wednesday mornings from 15 October for free advice and help with mobile phones, tablets, and laptops.

Doors open at 10am for our Warm Welcome, and IT help is available from 10.30-12.30.

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Free advice & help with your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop from Tap into IT. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Tap into IT where you are. Connecting people, encouraging community. OSCR Scottish Charity Regulator www.oscr.org.uk. Registered Charity SC047766. Where? Polwarth Church, 36-38 Polwarth Terrace, EH11 1LU. When? Tuesdays 10.30-12.30, 14 Oct- 16 Dec. Where? Meadowbank and Willowbrae church hall, 83 London Road, EH7 5TT. When? Wednesdays 10.30-12.30, 15 Oct - 17 Dec. Don’t worry if you’re a complete beginner, you’ll get friendly and patient help and a cuppa! Come on any of the days, booking not required. Bring the device you want help with or use one of ours. “The helpers are good listeners and take time explaining and showing you how to work your device.” “Friendly group and knowledgeable helpers.” info@tapintoit.org.uk 07762 982 509
October 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
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We're delighted to be running a Mini Fun Club for children in P4-P7 on the school in-service day on Monday 20 October.

The club costs £2 per child, including a healthy snack and drink. Places at the Mini Fun Club are limited so pre-booking is highly recommended.

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A poster with bright graphics showing a group of smiling children on a sunny day. The booking link is in the post. The poster text says, Mini Fun Club, Monday 20 October. Crafts, science, a Bible story, and loads of fun activities for children in P4-P7. Meadowbank & Willowbrae church hall, 9am-12.30pm. 83 London Road, EH7 5TT. Places limited! Book today! £2 per child (pay on the day). Edinburgh: Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church of Scotland, Scottish Charity No SC000963.
October 3, 2025 at 4:04 PM