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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church
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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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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · Jun 13
All our church services and most midweek groups use our church building and halls at 83 London Road, EH7 5TT.

A few groups continue to use the Willowbrae halls at 1a Willowbrae Road, EH8 7DB.

You can find all the details on our website. The online calendar is at mandwchurch.org.uk/calendar.
A composite picture showing both the Meadowbank and Willowbrae church building at 83 London Road and the Willowbrae building at 1a Willowbrae Road.
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Sr Judith @srjudithl.bsky.social · 2d
A 🧵on perseverance. 1/7 Today’s gospel, the parable of the unjust judge, speaks so powerfully to our current situation that it could have been just written. Jesus tells his disciples about a judge refusing to give justice to a widow. However often the widow is ignored or turned away she comes back.
A close up of an older woman’s hands clasped in prayer. The text reads: “Pray continually and never lose heart.”
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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · 2d
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.
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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · 2d
This sounds amazing! All the best with it!
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Looking forward to running a Kintsugi Hope Wellbeing group starting at the end of the month.
Feeling a little overwhelmed by everyday life? HOPE IS HERE Kintsugi Hope
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Oldmachar Church @oldmacharchurch.bsky.social · 4d
Father God,
we Your people come aware of our faults and failings.
Sometimes we judge by outward appearances, neglecting to consider the human being, head and heart, contained within.
Forgive us Father.
Father God, we Your people come aware of our faults and failings. Sometimes we judge by outward appearances, neglecting to consider the human being, head and heart, contained within. Forgive us Father.
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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · 25d
You can follow Edinburgh: Meadowbank and Willowbrae Church of Scotland on YouVersion, a free Bible app helping millions seek God daily.

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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · 4d
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All the darkness in the world can't extinguish the light from a single candle. St Francis of Assisi.
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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · 4d
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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.
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Oldmachar Church @oldmacharchurch.bsky.social · 5d
Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
Don't be selfish; don't try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. Philippians 2:3,4
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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 5d
It is encouraging to see an upsurge in commitment to prayer in many churches and christian communities in this country and elsewhere.
I strongly believe that this is vital at this time of upheaval and uncertainty, and can make a real difference in our own lives, our communities, and the wider world.
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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.
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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · 5d
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.
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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · 5d
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.

mandwchurch.org.uk/fun-2025
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.
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The Church of England @churchofengland.org · 5d
Join with us in prayer. 🙏

Today's prayer is available in plain text and audio formats at cofe.io/TodaysPrayer.
Gracious God, you call us to fullness of life: deliver us from unbelief and banish our anxieties with the liberating love of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Diocese of Edinburgh @dioceseofedinburgh.bsky.social · 6d
CALLING A BISHOP

The Diocese of Edinburgh is prayerfully looking for a Bishop to lead and support us as we discern God’s call to us in this place and at this time of change and challenge.

More information may be found at buff.ly/lu4aeAp

Closing date: 31 October 2025 at 12 noon

📷 Peter Backhouse
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Oldmachar Church @oldmacharchurch.bsky.social · 6d
Learn to do good.
LEARN TO DO GOOD. SEEK JUSTICE. HELP THE OPPRESSED. DEFEND THE CAUSE OF ORPHANS. FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS OF WIDOWS. ISAIAH 1:17
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The Cathedral is launching a new choir - Jubilate Junior Choir! This is a choir for children in P3-7 who love to sing, meeting every Friday in the Song School on the Cathedral grounds during term time, 3-4pm. The first session is on Friday 24th October - sign up here: forms.office.com/e/XWZEeMrzPu.
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Oldmachar Church @oldmacharchurch.bsky.social · 7d
We pray for strength and hope across the world for all our fellow Christians who are persecuted for their faith.
May the Risen Christ and the hope of Resurrection glory never fail in their hearts despite the chains that seem to bind them.
We pray for strength and hope across the world for all our fellow Christians who are persecuted for their faith. May the Risen Christ and the hope of Resurrection glory never fail in their hearts despite the chains that seem to bind them.
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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · 5d
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.

mandwchurch.org.uk/fun-2025
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.
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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · 7d
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Day 9 of #31DaysofGraves - and the prompt is ‘hand’! Here’s a little prototype emoji from the 1600s - a hand pointing towards a Bible. This stone commemorates Kirk Minister Thomas Baikie, who died aged 42.
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Oldmachar Church @oldmacharchurch.bsky.social · 10d
Please lift up in prayer all who face rejection and hostility as they seek refuge and safety.
May hearts be softened, and fear replaced with understanding — especially toward those we’ve not yet taken the time to know.
I cardboard sign saying “I WAS A STRANGER AND YOU INVITED ME IN " MATTHEW 25:35 REFUGEES ARE WELCOME
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Oldmachar Church @oldmacharchurch.bsky.social · 8d
Heavenly Father,
we thank You for the blessings we enjoy, but acknowledge all around those less fortunate than ourselves.
We pray for all who bring physical healing
- doctors, nurses, carers and all health workers.
Strengthen and encourage them all.
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the blessings we enjoy, but acknowledge all around those less fortunate than ourselves. We pray for all who bring physical healing - doctors, nurses, carers and all health workers. Strengthen and encourage them all.
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St Columba’s Church of Scotland @londonkirk.bsky.social · 7d
Prisons Week 2025 | 12–18 Oct

Join St Columba’s in praying for prisoners, their families, victims of crime & all who work in the justice system.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” — Psalm 34:18

#PrisonsWeek #StColumbasLondon
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Meadowbank & Willowbrae Church @mandwchurch.org.uk · 11d
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.
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Bethany Christian Trust @bethanychristiantrust.com · 10d
We are now inviting teams and individuals to sign up as volunteers for our Caring Christmas Trees collection points across Edinburgh, Glasgow, Lothians and Fife!
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Pick your location and sign up at https://www.caringchristmastrees.com/volunteer
Thank you!! 🎄
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Volunteer with Caring Christmas Trees at one of our collection sites.
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Church without Walls @churchwow.bsky.social · 10d
Monthly prayers for peace in the Machars of Galloway start on Monday 20th October at 12.30pm in Sacred Heart Church, Wigtown. All invited - from any church or none.
#prayforpeace
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