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We currently hold one weekly service beginning at 10.30am every Sunday morning, and a monthly united evening service at 7pm on the last Sunday of each month, except December. Visitors are always welcome at any of our services. Please be aware that the church is situated within the City Council’s designated Low Emission Zone. Regular parking restrictions are in force between 12.30pm and 6.30pm on Sundays, and we are conveniently placed for the 35 bus route. The morning service is livestreamed and available on this homepage. And why not follow us on Facebook and Instagram!
Open Kirk – We rely on volunteers to keep the church open to the public on Saturdays, morning and afternoon, and Sundays – afternoon only. If the doors are open, do come in. It’s free to look around although we do appreciate donations!
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Our weekly Sunday service is livestreamed at 10.30am. Click on the picture below to watch.
Click here for the order of service for Sunday 21st December – Advent 4 Lessons & Carols for Christmas
Watch previous services on our You Tube channel
CANONGATE CHRISTMAS APPEAL 2025
At all these services there will be a retiring offering in aid of our Christmas Appeal. This year it’s for Sunflower Scotland, an Edinburgh-based charity which supports families in Ukraine. Donations may also be channelled through the Kirk office.
Washbags for Crisis at Christmas
The local team from Crisis, the charity for the homeless, have collected dozens of washbags from us in time to distribute them before Christmas. Many thanks to everyone who contributed to this annual appeal.
St Margaret’s Day
Our service on Sunday 16th November featured an icon of St Margaret on loan from Sunflower Scotland, part of a contemporary series painted on ammunition box lids from Ukraine. The following day it was transferred to St Margaret’s Chapel in Edinburgh Castle for the annual gathering of St Margaret’s Chapel Guild.
Remembrance at Canongate Kirk November 2025
Rededication of Memorial Wall
The Minister was invited to play a part in the rededication of a memorial wall in the Eastern Cemetery on 14th October 2025. Plaques bearing the names of veterans who lived at Whitefoord House in the first half of the 20th century have been recently restored thanks to an initiative from today’s residents.
Kirk Redecoration Project
The Kirk will be closed from January to end March 2026 for redecoration (don’t worry – we won’t be changing the blue pews!). Church services will continue as normal but will move to the Harry Younger Hall for the duration of the redecoration work. We are having a number of events to raise money for this expensive but necessary project. If you would like to donate to this essential cause please click on the blue Donation button on the home page or contact the Kirk office.
New Governor’s Installation
Major-General Bob Bruce CBE DSO, Governor of Edinburgh Castle, was formally installed in a colourful parade on Wednesday 30th April, in which the Minister of Canongate Kirk, as Chaplain to the Governor, took part.
Order of St John
We were delighted to host a significant service for the Priory of Scotland, attended by HRH The Duke of Gloucester and other representatives from around the United Kingdom, on 26th February 2025.
Bird’s Eye Views of Canongate Kirk
Taken from a drone during a recent roof inspection.
