Church Pages

Links	Page Content
A to Z	Links to every page on the website.
Baptisms & Blessings	Information for those planning a church baptism or blessing.
Charities and Good Causes	Charities and good causes supported by the church and its members.
Calendar	Details of future church service and events with links to additional information.
Contact Us	How to contact the church office or the minister.
E-Publications	Church publications available electronically - Newsletter, Pew Leaflets and the Ministers Word for Today. Read the church newsletters on line and, if you wish, elect to receive an e-mail alert when the latest version is published.
Find Us	Locate our church via Google Maps or a local interactive map with public transport information.
Funerals	Respectful advice for the those wishing to arrange a funeral in the church.
Giving	Regular giving is the church's lifeblood. Gift Aid increases your donations by 28%.
Groups and Forums	Various discussion Groups and Forums - The Guild, Study Group, House Group and Women's Forum.
Hire of Halls	Information on hiring any one of the church's 5 halls including costs and booking procedure.
History	History of the church including photos of its construction in the 1930s.
Kids Zone	Facilities and activities for the pre school to Primary 7.
Membership	How to become a member of the church and what it means.
Minister's Work	The Minister describes his duties and responsibilities.
Newsletters	See your Newsletters in vibrant colours. For the first time your Newsletters are available in electronic form, in full colour and crisp high resolution; and ahead of the normal physical distribution.
Order of Services	Order of Service leaflets are printed for each morning service and these arrangements will continue. However, copies are now available on line for those who are interested to see the order of service in advance.
Organisation	How the church is organised and administered. The local management team and links to the Church of Scotland website.
Pastoral Care	Brief description of the churches care in the community through domiciliary visits.
Services	Information on regular and ad hoc church services.
Website	Background to the website and terms of use.
Weddings	Information and advice for those planning a wedding.
Welcome	Minister's words of welcome to website visitors.
Word for Today	You can now view (and print) John's 'Word for Today' on a variety of topical subjects.
Young Church	From very young children to young adults there's something of interest for all.
Youth Work	A modern and innovative approach to youth work - The Summit!

- About the Church Today -

We recognise the changes that are taking place in the world today and that different patterns of life and living are evolving. We too are on the move. For this reason we proudly describe ourselves as "the church at the crossroads." Our response to these changing times is reflected in the many pages about the work of the church in support of the community it serves.

We are located at the Fairmilehead crossroads, right at the heart of the area of Fairmilehead. But we are also asking questions about where we are going. Can we be a church that is contemporary and relevant, serving and meeting the needs of the people in this area in the 21st century? Some people describe Fairmilehead as a family church and even a children's church. This is not too far off the mark. A few years ago we had the largest grouping of children using our premises out of all the churches in Edinburgh!

On a Sunday. the traditional day for Christian worship, there is the Young Church which includes children from all the different schools in the area. Week by week they are involved in a programme of learning which will teach them much about faith and about the Christian church into which many of them have been baptized. There are also opportunities for 'family' worship in the fullest sense of that word - all age worship which involves everyone from the youngest to the oldest, usually on the really important Sundays in the Christian calendar.

Throughout the week Fairmilehead plays host to a number of organisations for children ranging from Nursery Classes to Scouts and Guides. There is also a youth club for teenagers on a Saturday evening and opportunities to learn modern dance, ballet and tap among many other programmes organised with children in mind. For adults we have a long-standing study group which caters for those who are asking questions in depth. There are also a number of house groups. bible study groups and prayer groups which are open for anyone to join. There is a good social programme organised each year with golf outings, dances and parties - for those who have the time! Toddler groups, the Guild and a group called Forum offer opportunities for interesting talks and discussions and to form friendships and give support. We have something for everyone but as we are the 'church at the crossroads' we are always willing to consider other possibilities.

It can be difficult and even daunting to come along to a church - even a friendly church like Fairmilehead - for the first time. But a phone call to the minister or to the church office will make sure that there is someone to greet you whom you know - and why not bring a friend? [Photo; coffee with friends after the morning service.]

Below you'll find links to all the pages specifically about the church, its services, activities, organisation and history. You can access other pages from the links bar, or A-Z, at the top of this page.

We hope you enjoy your visit to this part of the site.

John Munro,

Minister