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Diocese of Edinburgh @dioceseofedinburgh.bsky.social · Jun 9

🎉Congratulations to @chchholycorner.bsky.social on 150 years since the laying of their foundation stone!

🎵They celebrated with Choral Evensong attended by @BishopEdinburgh.bsky.social, RC Archbishop Leo Cushley as preacher, and Cllr Robert Aldridge (@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social).

📸Christ Church

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Bishop John Armes @bishopjohnarmes.bsky.social · Jun 9

Congratulations to @chchholycorner.bsky.social, who recently celebrated 150 years since the laying of the church's foundation stone.

Wonderful to welcome the Most Revd Leo Cushley, Roman Catholic Archbishop of St Andrews & Edinburgh, as preacher, and Cllr Robert Aldridge, Lord Provost of Edinburgh.

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Jun 1

Wonderful Evensong for 150th anniversary of the laying of the foundation stone, Archbishop Leo (RC St Andrews and Edinburgh) preaching and farewell to @bishopedinburgh.bsky.social . Choir augmented by singers from St Mary’s Met Cathedral and St Peter’s RC Church. @dioceseofedinburgh.bsky.social

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · May 30

Join us at 4pm on Sunday 1 June at Christ Church Morningside for a special evensong to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the laying of our foundation stone.
We will be delighted to welcome The Most Reverend Leo Cushley and the choirs of St Mary's Metropolitan and St Peter's to celebrate with us.

A poster with stone masons in tribute to the laying of the foundation stone at Christ Church 150 years ago. Service at 4pm Sunday 1st June.

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Matthew Rushton @mjrushton.bsky.social · May 9

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Larry the Cat @number10cat.bsky.social · May 8

A Leo from Chicago who annoys Republicans you say?

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Prof Lizzie Rushton @rushtondr.bsky.social · Apr 27

#Blossom rain on #HolyCorner #Edinburgh this morning @chchholycorner.bsky.social @mjrushton.bsky.social #BlossomWatch

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Bishop John Armes @bishopjohnarmes.bsky.social · Apr 21

There is so much to celebrate about the life of Pope Francis, and therefore also a deep sense of loss at his passing.

He truly set an example of faithfulness to Christ. And how amazing that he has died in the context of Easter with its message of hope for salvation and new life. (1/3)

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 20

Wonderful to have a full church this morning. Thank you to everyone who worshipped with us and contributed to all of the services this Holy Week. Happy Easter! @dioceseofedinburgh.bsky.social

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 20

Christ is risen, alleluia! Join us today at Christ Church at 10am for our Festal Eucharist for Easter Day.
This service is also live-streamed - see www.christchurchmorningside.org for link and service sheet

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 20

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter.

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 19

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! The culmination of Holy Week on Holy Corner.

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 18

It is finished.

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 18

Join us today at 2pm for the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion. With music by Victoria (St John Passion) and John IV of Portugal (Crux Fidelis).

Diocese of Edinburgh @dioceseofedinburgh.bsky.social · Apr 18

This Good Friday, we remember the death of Jesus.

Today, many of our Churches will have devotional services, read the Passion Story, and offer prayers for the Church and those in need.

Service details are accessible via the link in our bio.

Photo: @chchholycorner.bsky.social

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Diocese of Edinburgh @dioceseofedinburgh.bsky.social · Apr 18

This Good Friday, we remember the death of Jesus.

Today, many of our Churches will have devotional services, read the Passion Story, and offer prayers for the Church and those in need.

Service details are accessible via the link in our bio.

Photo: @chchholycorner.bsky.social

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 17

“All of them deserted him and fled”

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 16

A number of clergy from Christ Church attended the Chrism Mass @stmaryscathedin.bsky.social today, with blessing of oils and renewal of ordination vows. Here are 3 of them, plus the priest-in-charge of St Fillan’s!

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 15

We’re enjoying our services for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of Holy Week - three reflections by different speakers followed by sung Compline with our choir

The chancel at Christ Church with subdued lighting

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Matthew Rushton @mjrushton.bsky.social · Apr 13

Pretty in pink @chchholycorner.bsky.social

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Prof Lizzie Rushton @rushtondr.bsky.social · Apr 13

Good start to #HolyWeek with @mjrushton.bsky.social on #HolyCorner @dioceseofedinburgh.bsky.social Especially proud to sing Lucas’ hymn words set to one of Bach’s Passion Chorales from the St John Passion @chchholycorner.bsky.social

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Diocese of Edinburgh @dioceseofedinburgh.bsky.social · Apr 12

🥀 Tomorrow is Palm Sunday, marking the start of Holy Week.

✨ Don't forget to join our 54 churches for this week of emotion and ritual.

🕯 Full service listings via the link in our bio.

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 8

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 7

All four church buildings visible, including little-old-us!

Matthew Rushton @mjrushton.bsky.social · Apr 7

A lovely afternoon on the Holy Corner

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Apr 7

Services for Holy Week and Easter at a Christ Church - see www.christchurchmorningside.org for details

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Christ Church Morningside, Edinburgh @chchholycorner.bsky.social · Mar 28

Join us for Mothering Sunday - 10am Sung Eucharist with Young Church, rose vestments and LOTS of daffodils! (And don’t forget that the clocks go forward this weekend)

Front cover of service sheet for Mothering Sunday with image of stained window of flowers

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