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We are looking for a part time Welcomer to join our team. To apply, please send in your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’d be suitable for the position to communications@greyfriarskirk.com. DEADLINE: 28 March 2024 1          Purpose of the Role The role of Visitor Welcomer has been created to assist with visitor opening…

We’re looking for an Assistant Caretaker to join the team on a freelance basis.  The Assistant Caretaker (casual) is essential to ensuring efficient operation of the Kirk which is used as a church and host to many other events.  He/she will enhance logistic support in preparation for events such as services, concerts and social occasions.…

On the 26th of November, we had a special service to celebrate Rev. Richard Frazer’s final service as Minister of Greyfriars Kirk. Richard and his wife, Kate, who has also given so much to the community, have been with us for 20 years! The service included prayers led by Rev. Fiona Bennett (Augustine Utd. Church)…

Are you musical?  Would you like to share your gift and earn money at the same time? If so, we would love to have you join the Greyfriars Kirk Choir, or play the organ at our services! Choral Awards Currently Available:  Available to all university students and individuals currently studying singing or a musical instrument.…

New Organist Joins Greyfriars   In succession to Henry Wallace we are delighted that Dr Caroline Cradock has accepted the position as our Organist and Choirmaster, starting in October. For the past 18 years she has been Assistant Organist at St John’s Episcopal Church at the West End, and previously Director of Music at Christ…

In April 1960, Walt Disney visited Edinburgh to scout locations and carry out research for his planned Greyfriars Bobby film. Find out about Bobby (formerly Tam), his like after finding fame and the 18 month search for his remains.  READ FULL STORY HERE.      

VOLUNTEER WITH US: WE’RE LOOKING FOR NEW WELCOMERS Greyfriars Kirk has been welcoming visitors from all over the world since we opened our doors in 1620. On average, we welcome 50,000 visitors a year who come to explore the building and the surrounding kirkyard for a number of reasons. From the signing of the Covenant…

Hello and Happy New Year!  2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year of changes and opportunities. One of the things that we’re very excited about is the series of events that we, and our partners at Greyfriars Charteris Centre, have organised. Soul Space is a monthly gathering, at the Charteris Centre, with conversations…

Here at Greyfriars, we rely on the support and dedication of our members, friends and supporters, to continue doing all that we do. Within the Kirk, we have various voluntary groups, including, but not limited to, a flower team, catering team, a choir, tech team, kirk welcomers and a small team focussed on youth activities.…

view of the Middle East from space

Within the Church of Scotland, we are fortunate to have missions partners throughout the world. One such partner is John McCullouch, who serves and works in the Middle East, primarily in Israeli and Palestinian regions. His latest partner letter reflects upon the International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Click here to read more.

Join Richard for today’s reading with the feast day of St Francis, a quiet monastery off the beaten track, farming hospitality and looking forward to his friend, Jo, joining him for the remainder of the journey.

In part 25 Richard reaches “mind-numbing Meseta”, which leads him to contemplate agricultural history and how this and the lives of people in the area and further afield are immpacted by Empires, war and climate change.