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We’re Hiring: Part Time Welcomer
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 Hiring: Assistant Caretaker
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.…
A Fitting Farewell
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)…
Greyfriars Choral Awards
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.…
Warm Welcome to our New Organist!
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…
THE STORY OF THE ‘NEW’ BOBBY
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
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…
INTRODUCING: Soul Space
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…
Honouring Our Long Service Members
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.…
Guest Post: Holocaust Remembrance
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.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 40
All good things must come to an end… Join us for the final part of Rev Richard Frazer’s readings from his work ‘Travels with a Stick’.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 39
Join Rev. Richard Frazer in his pilgrimage in part 39 of his readings from ‘Travels with a Stick’!
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 38
We are pleased to bring you the latest instalment of Rev. Richard Frazer’s readings from ‘Travels with a Stick’
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 37
Join us for part 37 of Richard Frazer’s readings from his book, Travels with a Stick!
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 36
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.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 35
Join us for part 35 of Rev. Richard Frazer’s pilgrimage in his readings from ‘Travels with a Stick’.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 34
We are pleased to bring you part 34 of Rev. Richard Frazer’s readings from ‘Travels with a Stick’.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 33
The journey continues in part 33 of Rev. Richard Frazer’s ‘Travels with a Stick’
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 32
Join us in part 32 of Richard Frazer’s readings from his work, Travels with a Stick.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 31
In this instalment Richard explores Catholic and Protestant relations.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 30
Join Rev. Richard Frazer in part 30 of his readings from ‘Travels with a Stick’.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 29
Join Rev. Richard Frazer for part 29 of readings from his work ‘Travels with a Stick.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 28
Join Rev. Richard Frazer as he Travels with a Stick, in part 28 of his readings.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 27
We’re pleased to bring you part 27 of Rev. Richard Frazer’s readings from his book ‘Travels with a Stick’.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 26
This time Richard travels through Castile and Leon:
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 25
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.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 24
Join us for the latest of Rev. Richard Frazer’s readings from his book ‘Travels with a Stick’.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 23
Join us for part 23 of Rev. Richard Frazer’s readings from his work ‘Travels with a Stick’.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 22
Join us for part 22 of Rev. Richard Frazer’s readings from his book, ‘Travels with a Stick’.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 21
Join us for part 21 of Richard’s audio instalments.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 20
Join us for part 20 of Rev. Richard Frazer’s readings from his book ‘Travels with a Stick’.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 19
Enjoy the next instalment with Richard.
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 18
Join us on part 18 of Rev Richard Frazer’s Travels with a Stick
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 16
Join Rev. Richard Frazer for part 16 of his Travels with a Stick!
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 15
Join Richard Frazer for part 15 of his Travels with a Stick!
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 14
Join Rev. Richard Frazer in part 14 of his Travels with a Stick!
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 13
Join Richard Frazer as he Travels with a Stick in part 13:
Richard Frazer: Travels with a Stick – Part 12
The next instalment on Richard’s pilgrimage journey to Santiago de Compostela.