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DATE OF NEXT KIRK SESSION MEETING   

Tuesday, March 26, 7.30 This is also the Annual General Meeting

 

COMMUNITY MEAL:  'NEWS FROM THE EARTH'  

A special Edinburgh Interfaith community meal with guest, the Revd David Coleman,‘Environmental Chaplain for Eco-Congregations Scotland, which is a movement of Scottish church congregations, of different denominations, committed to addressing  environmental issues through their life and mission. In this talk he will explain the importance of being an advocate of  environmental action in the context of a faith community.   All welcome at the Methodist Church, Nicolson Square on Wednesday 27 February at 6.00pm to 8.00pm.  

 

CARING FOR CREATION  

Arranged by St Columba’s in collaboration with Mayfield Salisbury and St Peter’s, Lutton Place.  ‘Caring for Creation’   Our speaker is David Bethune, Programme Coordinator of Eco-Congregation of Scotland.   David’s presentation on caring for creation is on Saturday 23 February in St Columba’s Middle Hall, Upper Gray Street at 10.30am.   Coffee available from 10 am.   All welcome.

 

 

NEWINGTON CHURCHES TOGETHER – LENT STUDY GROUPS 2019  

This year the popular Lent Study Groups will be reading and discussing ‘Dethroning Mammon’ by Justin Welby,  Archbishop of Canterbury.  In six chapters the book examines how money and materialism direct our attitudes and actions: ‘Mammon is so powerful that an attack on his authority over our lives, attitudes and thinking is as good a way of preparing for the reality of the Passion and crucifixion as I can imagine’.   If you would like to take part in an ecumenical house group, in the six weeks of Lent from Monday 4 March to Sunday 14 April, please complete a form with contact details and times when you are available.  Groups, each hosted in a member’s house, will be scheduled at different times as requested. Forms, with full details, are available on the table inside the Mayfield Salisbury Hall’s Entrance or from Douglas Blackwood (Tel 447 9537; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).  Please return these by Sunday 10February.
 

AFTERNOON SERVICE OF HOLY COMMUNION

Tuesday, 12 March 2019 at 2.30 – 3.45 pm in the Bill McDonald  Hall via West Mayfield level access and followed by Tea and Fellowship. Everyone always made most welcome. Our mid-week services are especially appreciated by the less mobile in our parish community.     Assistance is given on arriving and leaving and we all remain seated at our tea tables throughout the afternoon. If you haven’t joined us in the past and would appreciate further information or if you require extra assistance to be able to attend please contact Pastoral Assistant Kay McIntosh, your own Pastoral Visitor (PV) or Anne Sturrock early in March.   The following Afternoon Service is on Tuesday 14^th May during Christian Aid Week.
 

MAYFIELD MILERS 

  February
Fri 8 Easter Road to (1) Constitution. (2) Inverleith Row Isabel Smith 667 6336 10.00am at Church 4mls Coffee Shops near both destinations
Wed 13 Rosewell to Penicuik 4mls Eileen Watson 622 0491 10.00am at Church for no 49 bus to Rosewell. Cafes at Penicuik
Sat 23 Pentlands walk – Harlaw and Thriepmuir Reservoirs and Black Hill 5.5 mls Car journey Church at 10.00am Jean McGilchrist 447 6488

READINGS OF FAITH   

 A new reading group starting on Tuesday 19 February from 7:30 - 9.00 PM to discuss short readings developing our faith and spirituality.  Meetings will happen every 6 weeks.  All adults welcome!  To find out more please speak with Hillary Leslie, Joyce Jackson, or Heather Mole, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

FIVE MINUTES’ PEACE  

Escape from the hustle and bustle of life to enjoy the peace and beauty of the sanctuary at Mayfield Salisbury Church.  From January the Sanctuary at Mayfield Salisbury will be open as a place for peaceful meditation - without a church service- anytime on Tuesdays from 6.00pm-7.30 pm and Saturdays from 10.00-11.30am. We invite people of all faiths and none to come and enjoy five minutes’ peace.
 

EVENING SERVICE

Held on Sunday evenings in the south transept at 7.00pm and lasting about 40 minutes this service is a quiet peaceful worship space which allows time for reflection in a busy world. Although it takes a variety of forms, including the celebration of Holy Communion and Godly Play, it is always a service of silence, prayer, Scripture, meditation and music. Details of each service may be found here.

 MORNING PRAYERS  

 Morning prayers are held each week in the south transept on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 9.50am.   Following the Church of Scotland’s Order for Daily Devotion, the service comprises silence, prayers and readings.   If you are able, this is a good opportunity to ground yourself in God during the week.   All welcome.
Note - There are no morning prayers in July.

WEEKDAY AFTERNOON SERVICES

Short services of worship are held regularly, usually on Tuesday afternoons, for those who find it difficult to attend other services. These are particularly appreciated by our older worshippers.   They are held in the Bill McDonald Hall, which has level access, and also allows worshippers to remain in their seats during the service and afterwards when tea is served. The next afternoon service is a service of Holy Communion on Tuesday, 12th March, 2019, 2.30pm.

 FIRST FRIDAY FRIENDS

In 2015 Mayfield Salisbury started a small group to support people whose lives are affected by memory loss or dementia and those who care for them. We hope that this will be of interest and support to members of the congregation and equally to people in the local community. If you would like more information, or would like to volunteer at the monthly meetings – First Friday of the month from 2.30pm to 4.00pm – please speak to Sandra Carter on a Sunday morning or by phone 0131 6676052 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.,uk

CRAFT MOMENTS 

Craft Moments meets every other Thursday. We meet in the Fountainhall Room in Church House from 10.00am to 12.00 noon.  This is a group where knitting with a purpose, for example hats for Bethany or for premature babies, or lap rugs for care homes, goes on while chatting over coffee. There are no prizes for guessing our main focuswas last  autimn - poppies! Anyone who cares to join us will be very welcome.  More details are available here under 'Activities'.

THURSDAY CLUB

We are primarily a friendship club and open to all retired ladies and gentleman in the area. The team have a full programme of entertainment for you to enjoy, to say nothing of the wonderful tea and cake! We would be delighted if you would like to join us. We meet in the Bill McDonald Hall at 2.00pm on Thursdays from October to May. More details on the activities page.

 

EDINBURGH INTER-FAITH ASSOCIATION

Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church is an associate member of Edinburgh Inter-faith Association. Details of the events they organise can be found on their website. Their magazine is available in the Mayfield Salisbury Church vestibule.  An informal way to encounter others of the Faiths is to come along to one of the meetings, usually held on the first Monday of the month 6.30pm - 8.00pm.   In a relaxed atmosphere, we listen to one of the group talk about their Faith. Afterwards we enjoy a delicious simple vegetarian meal and chat together. If anyone who wants to go would prefer company, please get in touch with me - Eilie Blackwood (0131 447 9537). Full details of their programme are on our inter-faith page.

 

PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN NETWORK

The Edinburgh group of PCN meets in Room 2 of the Cluny Centre on Braid Road, which has on-street parking, and is also accessible by bus to Morningside Station.  Meetings are on the last Monday of the month, 7.30pm - 9.30pm. All are welcome. We seek to provide a forum where we can explore questions and experiences which are part of our Christian journey. The PCN web site can be accessed here . The Edinburgh Group's Programme can be found under the 'Scotland' section.

 

 NEWINGTON CHURCHES TOGETHER

Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church is a member of Newington Churches Together. Details of events organised by this group can be found on their web site http://www.newingtonchurches.org.uk/
 

Annual Information Card

The Mayfield Salisbury annual information card for 2018 - 2019 is available
here

 

E-MAIL DATABASE  Occasional e-letters are sent out to our worshippers. If you would like to receive these please contact the church manager William Mearns This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . All e-letters are sent out blind copy so your address remains private