August 2019
Philip Glass: Minimalism at the Organ
Marking the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking 1969 minimalist compositions of Philip Glass (born in 1937), Mark Spalding gives a performance at the Wells-Kennedy organ in St Andrew's and St George's West church of Two Pages and Music in Fifths, as well as 1979's Mad Rush. £10 (£8 conc. £7 Student)
Find out more »1pm Weekday Worship
We hold a short time of prayer at 1pm every weekday at St Andrew's and St George's West, led by members of the church community. This lasts about 20 minutes and everyone is welcome to attend. On Tuesdays this takes the form of a short Communion service. You can also leave prayer requests on the prayer table at any time, and there is always quiet space in St Andrew's and St George's West for personal prayer and reflection, either in…
Find out more »Power of Music 3 – Val McDermid and Andrea Baker
Scotland’s own award-winning, best-selling crime author Val McDermid’s novels have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. Join her in discussion with Andrea Baker as she selects the five pieces of music that mean the most to her. £8 (£6 conc)
Find out more »Deep Peace: Moments of Choral Bliss to Soothe Your Soul
Step aside from the frantic streets and slip into a meditative mood with the tranquil harmonies of five centuries from Gibbons and Tallis to Gjeilo, Whitacre and Lauridsen. Polymnia, Milton Keynes' premier chamber choir, returns to the Edinburgh Fringe. £10 (£8 concession)
Find out more »Celebrating Scotland’s Harp – Na Clarsairean
Na Clarsairean, The Scottish Harp Orchestra, directed by Isobel Mieras, assisted by Rosemary McKerchar, presents a programme of specially arranged and composed music. They willbe joined by Lothian Gaelic Choir, led by Jackie Cotter and Angus Tully, and Rhona Smith, musician and composer from Drake Music Scotland. Prepare to be moved, delighted and entertained by haunting laments, new and exciting musical textures and traditional dance tunes. £12 (£10 concession)
Find out more »Lieder recital
Susan McNaught (soprano), Barbara Scott (mezzo) and Robert Duncan (piano) present a recital of beautiful 19th-century German lieder including Wagner's powerful Wesendonck-Lieder and sublime settings of Goethe's poetry by Schubert. £12 (£10 concession)
Find out more »Sax Appeal 2019
Enjoy a relaxing hour away from the Fringe frenzy with Scotland's popular Hume Saxophone Quartet. Since their first Fringe appearance in 2004 the Hume has been entertaining audiences throughout Scotland with their enthusiastic mix of light jazz, classics, ragtime and easy listening music. With a repertoire that covers music from Miller to Mancini and Bach to the Beatles, there's bound to be something for everyone. £10.00 (£8.00) (£6.00SU) (£24.00F)
Find out more »Bach to Benny Goodman
The Scottish Clarinet Quartet return to the Edinburgh Fringe to present the much-loved music of JS Bach, reimagined for multiple clarinets and infused with swing jazz, funk and improvisation. Works include JS Bach: Air on the G String, Mark-Anthony Turnage: A Deviant Fantasy (after Bach's Pièce d’Orgue), and Alec Templeton: Bach Goes to Town!. £10 (£5 concession)
Find out more »Big Band Bublé
Fresh from his recent successful tour, Scotland’s number one Bublé tribute act, Michael Hastie invites you to a night full of seductive songs and big band classics in a fabulous tribute to the Canadian crooner and the era of swing. Classic hits and That Swing Sensation Big Band mean that this is one show that will leave you Feeling Good. £12.50 (£11 conc, £8 UC)
Find out more »Sunday 9am Communion
Our first service at St Andrew’s and St George’s West on a Sunday is short Communion service at 9am. It lasts about half an hour and everyone is welcome.
Find out more »Sunday 9.45am Learning Together
Our 9.45am Learning Together service incorporates new liturgy and creative activities for all ages. It’s led by members and is by turns challenging, dynamic or reflective. We also lead the music with a variety of instruments and a monthly Leaning Together Band. Everyone is welcome to join the service.
Find out more »Sunday 11am Morning Worship
11am Morning Worship at St Andrew’s and St George’s West includes a stimulating 10 minute talk and excellent choral and instrumental music. Brigitte Harris directs our choir and musicians. Children of all ages are welcome, enjoying a short talk and then creative learning and play in our Bright Sparks Children’s programme. After worship there’s a chance to enjoy a really good cup of coffee or tea – fair trade of course – and to chat downstairs in the Undercroft.
Find out more »12 noon Communion
We hold a short Communion Service at noon on the last Sunday of the month. Everyone who seeks to follow Jesus is welcome at this table.
Find out more »Chamberlain and Haywood
Performing their unique take on world music, Paul (accordion) and Michael (saxophone, violin, whistle and clarinet) return to the Fringe with another thrilling, virtuosic musical journey around Europe, Russia and South America. Sit back and enjoy Balkan dance rhythms, wild gypsy melodies, touches of jazz, classical moments and more. £10 (£8 conc, £24 F)
Find out more »Cantica Alba – Nature’s Glory
Edinburgh-based vocal ensemble Cantica Alba, directed by Michael Harris, present Nature's Glory, a programme of madrigals and partsongs, exploring the world of nature in music, including works by Gibbons, Vautor, Delius, Britten and Chilcott. £10 (£8 conc., £20 F)
Find out more »The Magic of Cole Porter
Appearing for the 29th successive year in this magnificent setting, Fife vocal concert group Ensemble (www.ensembleinfife.org.uk) follows biographical tributes to Novello, Berlin, Porter, Kern and Gershwin with an evening dedicated to the composer of shows such as Anything Goes, High Society and Kiss Me, Kate. £12 (£10 Concession)
Find out more »Amnesty Undercroft Group
The Amnesty Undercroft group meets monthly in Edinburgh City Centre. We write letters campaigning for the release of political prisoners. We also campaign to raise awareness of human rights issues, under the Amnesty banner, and fundraise for Amnesty. We meet in the Undercroft Café beneath St Andrew's and St George's West Church, either at a table in the café or in the adjoining chapel to accommodate our growing group. The café serves great soup, sandwiches and light meals at reasonable prices so our…
Find out more »Kirk Session
Kirk Session meets at 7.30pm
Find out more »September 2019
Fellowship Lunch for Malawi
Join us for a simple lunch of soup, bread and cheese followed by coffee and home baking. You can make a donation – we suggest a minimum of £3. Proceeds go to local charities or good causes. Today's lunch is supporting projects in Malawi at our partners Mulanje Mission Hospital
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On the Button 2019
Our fabulous button sale in aid of Marie Curie - Scotland is back. Come and browse buttons of all kinds - vintage, collectable, craftable buttons from mini-masterpieces to bargain basics. Plus some vintage lace and trims. All lovingly collected, sorted and priced by an army of volunteers from Edinburgh City Centre Churches Together. You're sure to find something you love and all proceeds support the work of Marie Curie in Scotland Join the Facebook event here!
Find out more »Albany Deaf Church Visual Service
Albany Deaf Church meets at 2pm on Sunday 22 September for an informal service of worship in British Sign Language with spoken English. All readings, songs and prayers on powerpoint (with printed copies of brief sermon/talk on request.) Sign language users, lip-readers and hearing people welcome! Come along and join us!
Find out more »October 2019
Fellowship Lunch for the Woodland Trust
Join us for a simple lunch of soup, bread and cheese followed by coffee and home baking. You can make a donation – we suggest a minimum of £3. Proceeds go to local charities or good causes. This month's lunch is supporting the Woodland Trust Did you know that planting trees is one of the most effective ways of combatting climate change? Read about it on the BBC News website.
Find out more »Christian Aid Autumn Sale of Art and Scottish Books
The Christian Aid Autumn Sale of Art and Scottish Books returns to St Andrew's and St George's West. Come and find a treasure for a friend or add to your favourite books and pictures. The much loved Coffee Morning on Saturday offers great home-baking and small gifts.
Find out more »Quarterly Communion: Sunday 11am Morning Worship
11am Morning Worship at St Andrew’s and St George’s West includes a stimulating 10 minute talk and excellent choral and instrumental music. Brigitte Harris directs our choir and musicians. Children of all ages are welcome, enjoying a short talk and then creative learning and play in our Bright Sparks Children’s programme. After worship there’s a chance to enjoy a really good cup of coffee or tea – fair trade of course – and to chat downstairs in the Undercroft.
Find out more »November 2019
Fellowship Lunch for South Sudan
Join us for a simple lunch of soup, bread and cheese followed by coffee and home baking. You can make a donation – we suggest a minimum of £3. Proceeds go to local charities or good causes. Todays' lunch supports reconciliation work in South Sudan, the youngest country in the world and one of the most fragile. The Church of Scotland is working ecumenically to bring peace in South Sudan, working with faith leaders in South Sudan of different ethnic backgrounds to…
Find out more »December 2019
Fellowship Lunch
Join us for a simple lunch of soup, bread and cheese followed by coffee and home baking. You can make a donation – we suggest a minimum of £3. Proceeds go to local charities or good causes
Find out more »January 2020
Quarterly Communion: Sunday 11am Morning Worship
11am Morning Worship at St Andrew’s and St George’s West includes a stimulating 10 minute talk and excellent choral and instrumental music. Brigitte Harris directs our choir and musicians. Children of all ages are welcome, enjoying a short talk and then creative learning and play in our Bright Sparks Children’s programme. After worship there’s a chance to enjoy a really good cup of coffee or tea – fair trade of course – and to chat downstairs in the Undercroft.
Find out more »February 2020
Fellowship Lunch
Join us for a simple lunch of soup, bread and cheese followed by coffee and home baking. You can make a donation – we suggest a minimum of £3. Proceeds go to local charities or good causes
Find out more »July 2020
Fellowship Lunch
Join us for a simple lunch of soup, bread and cheese followed by coffee and home baking. You can make a donation – we suggest a minimum of £3. Proceeds go to local charities or good causes
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