See our full list of upcoming events over the next month or so…
What’s on for…
We have a variety of groups, have a look and see if you’d like to join. Can’t find one you’re interested in, why not create a new one?
Children are a vital part of our church, bringing fun and laughter (and energy). See what activities we have for kids of all ages.
Growing Young is an exciting new way to think about how to create a church culture that welcomes and nurtures young people.
Calendar of events.
Upcoming services:
Sunday 22 December 10.30am:
Morning service led by David Clarkson. Followed by a festive church lunch.
Sunday 22 December 7pm:
Carols by Candlelight. Followed by refreshments.
Tuesday 24 December 11.30pm:
Refreshments from 11pm followed by our Watchnight service.
Wednesday 25 December 10.30am:
Christmas morning service led by David Clarkson.
Other events:
Tuesday 7 January 10-11.15am:
Toddlers resumes in the Bruntsfield Hall.
Tuesday 7 January 10am-1pm:
Drop-in resumes in the Pillar Hall.
Wednesday 8 January 7.30pm:
Four church prayer meeting in the Pillar Hall.
Saturday 11-Sunday 12 January:
24 hours of prayer in the Pillar Hall.
Saturday 18 January 10am-12 noon:
Four church morning at St John’s Colinton Mains.
Sunday 19 January 6.30pm:
Praise and Prayer night.
Saturday 25 January 10am-12 noon:
Creative Group in the Pillar Hall.
Monday 27 January 7.30pm:
Kirk Session in the Pillar Hall.
Saturday 1 February 10am-12 noon:
Family friendly Jam Session.
Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church also meets in our building.
As well as Barclay Viewforth Church the building is also home to the Edinburgh Chinese Christian Church, a Cantonese speaking church meeting at 2pm on Sundays. For more information please see their website or send them a message using the links below.
Website: www.eccc.org.uk
Email: eccc.edinburgh@gmail.com
Facebook: ECCC Facebook
Bible Study.
If you are looking to discuss big questions and grow in your faith, we’d love to help. See the Bible Study section on our Exploring Further page.
Learning about Growing Young.
Growing Young - what’s it about?
As a congregation we have been learning about Growing Young, a book and course by the Fuller Youth Institute which studied churches that were thriving and growing instead of falling away. They found common principles which any church can apply and it’s not about getting smoke machines and funky music. It’s about building an authentic Jesus-centred community.
Growing Young Assessment Results.
Some of you may remember completing the Growing Young Assessment about Barclay Viewforth Church as part of our Growing Young initiative. Thank you to all who gave their time to take part. The Growing Young team are really grateful as we are taking these results into account as we consider the areas we particularly need to prioritise going forward. If you are interested you can read the full results by downloading the PDF below – or you can read some more detailed feedback and an update in the June Link magazine.
20’s and 30’s Group.
Our 20s and 30s group is a welcoming space for students and young adults from not just Barclay Viewforth but also Polwarth, St. Michael’s, and Craiglockhart churches.
We meet irregularly at different venues—sometimes at one of the churches, sometimes at a local pub, or even at someone’s house. It’s a great opportunity to connect, share, and grow together in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We also stay connected through a WhatsApp group, where we share updates and plan our gatherings.
If you’re interested in joining us, feel free to get in touch with Rae, the youth worker, at youth@barclayviewforth.org.uk.
Just Looking…
Alpha is for anyone who’s curious. Whether you are atheist, agnostic or someone who believes in God you will be welcome. No question is out of bounds and you are free to discuss as much or as little as you wish. For more details see our Alpha page by clicking the button below.
Groups.
A diverse group of people sharing life and enjoying lots of social events.
Events throughout the year.
Supporting our local shopkeepers and working in the wider community.
Meeting Fridays (fortnightly) at 10.30am.
Sharing fellowship and laughter (for seniors, but open to all).
First Tuesday of the month from Sept - June.
The Toddlers Group is run by the Church for the community, it meets in the Church Centre.
Tuesdays from 10-11.15am.
Creating stunning displays for services, which are then given to the sick and housebound.
Matches are mostly on Saturday mornings. Training most Wednesday evenings from mid July through the autumn.
Meeting to enjoy collective and individual creative projects.
Meeting on Thursdays 7-8pm.
We believe that God offers friendship to everyone:
young or old, small or tall, shy or bold.
At Kingdom Kids children discover God’s story and love for them through stories, games, songs and lots of other activities. Find out more on our Kingdom Kids page.
Want to Get Involved?
Audio/Visual Team.
This team are responsible for all the technical aspects of service production. They are always keen to involve new people in this developing ministry which includes sound, projection and live-streaming.
Worship Team.
Our worship team bring joy to our services by leading us in singing praises to the Lord. We have a live band most Sundays.
Meals For Mums.
Aiming to provide new Mums and their families with 1-2 weeks’ worth of meals after their new baby arrives. Knowing that an evening meal will arrive on the doorstep during this busy time can give parents one less thing to think about. It’s also a great, practical way of showing God’s love within our Church family.
Flower Ministry.
As well as bringing cheer to our morning services, the team’s stunning displays are distributed to the sick and housebound, spreading the love of Jesus Christ throughout the community.
Welcome Team.
Our volunteers give visitors a very warm welcome at our doors. From greeting our regular visitors to answering questions from passers-by.
Tea and Coffee Rota.
After our Sunday morning service we invite people to join us for tea/coffee and some sweet treats. This invaluable time to meet new people and catch up with friends is made possible by the volunteers who make the refreshments. If you’d like to help please contact the office.