Advent and Christmas at St Andrew's and St George's West

And the angel said unto them, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people."

The Parish Church of St Andrew’s and St George’s West is situated in the heart of Edinburgh’s historic New Town.

We are committed to the people who live and work in or are visiting Edinburgh city centre and offer a variety of services and events marking Advent and Christmas at both of our buildings.

We are pleased to be part of Edinburgh's Christmas, a six week festival of events and activities from late November until early January which includes Christmas markets, carol concerts and activities for the family.

Whether you come to share in worship or to be involved in any of the activities here, you are most welcome.

Events at St Andrew's and St George's West, George Street
Thurs 25 - Sat 27 November
	Art Sale for Christian Aid
Saturday 27 November
10am - 12pm	Christmas Coffee Morning for Christian Aid
Sunday 28 November
6pm	Advent Meditations -"Songs of Christmas" Magnificat: Music for men’s voices - A blend of carols, Vaughan Williams, and plainchant
Tuesday 30 November
6pm	Artisan St Andrew's Day concert, (Musgrave, Nicolson & Brahms)
Sunday 5th December
6pm	Advent Meditations -"Songs of Christmas" Benedictus: Choral music for Advent from Palestrina, Praetorius, and Ord
Sunday 12 December
11am	Gift Service in aid of Cunningham House and Edinburgh Women’s Aid
6pm	Advent Meditations -"Songs of Christmas"Nunc Dimittis: Choral music for women’s voices by Duruflé and Rutter
Monday 13 - Friday 24 December
	Christmas Tree Festival Both the George Street and Shandwick Place Churches will be lit up by a host of Christmas Trees decorated by charities, church groups, families and businesses. Opening hours: Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm Rated one of the "Ten things to do this week" by Big Issue Scotland
Sunday 19 December
11am	Service of Lessons and Carols
6pm	Advent Meditations -"Songs of Christmas" Gloria: Organ music for Advent - French Noëls and German Choral Preludes ***CANCELLED***
Friday 24 December
5pm	Christmas Eve Family Service
11.15pm	Christmas Eve Watchnight Service
Saturday 25 December
11am	Short Family Christmas Day Service
Sunday 26 December
11am	Boxing Day Service (Informal Celebration of Communion)
Events at St Andrew's and St George's West, Shandwick Place
until 30 November
	Christmas Cakes available to order from The Olive Tree Café (£10 each) - please order by 30 November
Tuesday 7 & Wednesday 8 December
12noon - 2pm	Christmas Lunch in The Olive Tree Café - £8 per person (£2 donated to the Mary's Meals)
Thursday 16 December
5.15pm	Neighbourhood Christmas Service with Mulled Wine and Mince Pies
Monday 13 - Friday 24 December
	Christmas Tree Festival - both the George Street and Shandwick Place Churches will be lit up by a host of Christmas Trees decorated by charities, church groups, families and businesses. Opening hours: Mon to Sat 10am – 4pm Rated one of the "Ten things to do this week" by Big Issue Scotland

For more information about any of these events please contact the church office on 0131 225 3847 or email:
info@standrewsandstgeorges.org.uk