The month of September has become the time when, as a congregation, we focus on our responsibilities, individually and collectively, for Christian Stewardship. This year we will acknowledge the many gifts we receive from God and remind ourselves that these gifts should be used to praise God the giver. Sunday,
Continue readingOn Tuesday, 14 August at 7.30pm, on behalf of the Presbytery of Edinburgh, Polwarth Church hosted: An opportunity to watch, listen and discuss the historic and present situation between Israel and Palestine. The evening consisted of a showing a film documentary called BETWEEN THE LINES: Life for Israel & Palestine
Continue readingSome years ago now, the World Mission Council of the Church of Scotland received a request from the Presbytery of eGoli in Johannesburg, South Africa asking if a twinning might be considered with the Presbytery of Edinburgh. Their interest was to discover more about their historic roots of their Presbyterianism
Continue readingOn Sunday, 20 May members of Polwarth Church filled our tent with information and interactive experience, fronted by our new standing banner, donned the tee-shirts displaying our logo, and distributed our quality postcards and stickers while engaging the passers-by with our wonderful story. Our thanks to everyone who contributed to
Continue readingOn Saturday, 12 May at 7.30pm in the Church, our Director of Music, Dr Lance Whitehead, has put together a fun evening that will allow those gathered to simply sing the songs from the beloved movie, The Sound of Music. NOTE: the film itself will NOT be screened. Rather, the
Continue readingIn this Year of Young People the Church of Scotland website is running stories where local churches have engaged with young people. Click on the link and scroll down to read about Polwarth first contribution to this venture. http://www.churchofscotland.org.uk/resources/children_and_youth/year_of_young_people/stories/march_stories
Continue readingEMMS International is a medical mission society founded and based in Edinburgh, operating for over 175 years and now focusing its work in Malawi, India and Nepal. Last year Polwarth Church entered into a partnership agreement to help support financially and prayerfully their work in funding the training of midwives
Continue readingWant to learn more about what’s happening in the churches across the City of Edinburgh? Read the latest news from the Presbytery of Edinburgh.
Continue readingOur minister, Jack Holt, writes: “A Happy New Year! I just wanted to thank all the people, beyond those who gather on a Sunday morning, who attended our special Christmas events and services, for helping making them a great success, and for contributing financially towards the charities we partner. I also want to
Continue reading4 supporters have raised a total of £75.98 by shopping online in the past month with You can raise funds for Polwarth Church too, every time you shop online – at no extra cost to you. Just click on the easy fundraising logo and follow the simple instructions to start
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