Weekly intimations and worship information for Duddingston Kirk.
Part of Edinburgh: Duddingston Richmond Craigmillar
Church of Scotland
Sunday 15th March 2026
Duddingston Kirk Worship service at 10am
There is a service at Richmond Craigmillar church at 11.30am
“What do you see”
Hymns: The Lord’s my shepherd, 624, 543, Christ you made the blind man see, 555.
The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want.
The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want.
He makes me lie in pastures green.
He leads me by the still, still waters,
His goodness restores my soul.
And I will trust in you alone,
And I will trust in you alone,
For your endless mercy follows me,
Your goodness will lead me home.
He guides my ways in righteousness,
And He anoints my head with oil,
And my cup, it overflows with joy,
I feast on His pure delights.
And I will trust in you alone,
And I will trust in you alone,
For your endless mercy follows me,
Your goodness will lead me home.
And though I walk the darkest path,
I will not fear the evil one,
For You are with me, and Your rod and staff
Are the comfort I need to know.
And I will trust in you alone,
And I will trust in you alone,
For your endless mercy follows me,
Your goodness will lead me home.
Christ, You Made the Blind Man See
Christ, you made the blind man see; with some mud you healed his eyes.
So you acted lovingly, bringing health and changing lives.
Yet it was a Sabbath Day; rules were all that some folks saw;
They were quick to scorn the way you put love before the Law.
Christ, you came to judge the earth, bringing truth and life and light,
Showing humble ones their worth, giving vision, bold and bright.
Those who proudly think they see are the ones who often find
Though they act quite boastfully, they, in fact, are really blind.
God, we pray that we will be people filled with light and grace.
Show us what we need to see in this culture, time and place:
We are called to be your light, telling how you’ve changed us here.
Love can make the darkness bright; faith in you makes all things clear.
Readings: John 9:1-41 NT page 129
Music notes:
As the Bible is brought in you will hear part of the Kyrie Eleison (Lord and mercy, Christ have mercy) from Franz Schubert’s (1797 – 1828) second mass. Composed in less than a week it is one of Schubert’s best known small works.
Our piece for reflection is ‘Barbara’s last journey‘ by Maurizio Malagnini (b 1977) composer of the incidental music from BBC’s ‘Call the Midwife’.
After the Benediction:
Amen, Amen, Alleluia, Amen
After our service Teas and Coffees will be served in the Kirk Hall.
Everyone is welcome.
The offering is being uplifted at the plates at the door thank you.
Have you browsed the shelves in the Millar Hall? As well as our fiction section we have a factual section!! The gospels of Mark and John are available in a magazine format. Do take, borrow and hand these on!! (There is no charge)
Online Services from our website : duddingstonkirk.org.uk
A selection of weekly services can be viewed from the website.
Each week Kirk News can be viewed and accessed from the website.
Dates for your diary
Services @ Duddingston Kirk
Following the formation of the Parish of Duddingston Richmond Craigmillar please note the NEW service times from:
Duddingston Worship 10am
Richmond Craigmillar Worship 11.30am
Our next Joint Service will be in Richmond Craigmillar Kirk on
Sunday 3rd May at 11:30am.
All are welcome.
The Christian Aid Group
at Duddingston Kirk are holding a Quiz Night to raise funds for Christian Aid on
Thursday 19th March at 7.00pm
in the Kirk Hall. Tickets are £7.00 each and include a light supper with tea and coffee. Tickets available from Rhona Anderson. Call Rhona
Fellowship Thursdays
The Garden Room season is now over. To continue in the Duddingston tradition of offering a welcome and Christian Fellowship to all, the Millar Hall and Kirk will be open on a
Thursday from 10am – 12 noon. Offering tea, biscuits and a chat!
If anyone would like to help out as a “welcomer” please contact Dorothy Terhune on
pastoral@duddingstonkirk.org.uk
Monday:
Craft & Fellowship Group
7pm – 9pm in the Millar Hall (Garden Room)
Come along enjoy a chat and a cup of tea! You don’t need to bring a craft project, if you would like bring your knitting, sewing, any craft then please do!
Tuesday:
Duddingston Bells 2.30pm. Hand bell ringing in Duddingston Main Hall.
No musical experience needed!
Wednesday :
Toddlers 9.15am to 11.15am
Stillness Services in the Kirk 10 am to 10.30 am. The service includes music, a reading and prayer and an opportunity to sit in peaceful silence.
Community Café 10-11.30am Bristo Room Richmond.
Thursday:
Fair Share & Nearly New Richmond Hall 10am-11am
Friday: – Art Group meet in Duddingston Main Hall at 9.30am
LENT STUDY – TEACH US TO PRAY
You are invited to join us for a 5 week Lent study beginning
Wednesday 25th February at 7pm
in the Bristo Room at Richmond
(enter by grey door on Bluebell Terrace)
Our Lent study explores prayer through the lens of some of the simplest things we ever learn to say: please; wow; sorry; and ouch. We will learn together how each of these words opens up a different way of thinking about prayer, and different practical approaches to praying. In the final session, we think about the kind of prayer in which we say nothing at all.
25th February Saying “Please”
4th March Saying “Wow”
11th March Saying “Sorry”
18th March Saying “Ouch”
25th March Saying nothing
There is no requirement to attend all 5 sessions. Led by members of the congregation, each session will finish in prayer but you will not be asked to pray aloud unless you want to.
All are welcome.
Garden Room
The Garden Room will reopen on Thursday 2nd April.
Carol invites all volunteers to a lunch in the Millar all on Saturday 21st March from 12-2pm. A time to catch and to sign up on the rota for the new Season! All are welcome and new volunteers please come along and meet the crew!!
Church Flowers going Green
The floral foam used to arrange flowers is particularly bad for the environment. As we are an eco-congregation, I am proposing to arrange the church flowers without floral foam at least twice a month which means we will often have a simple vase of flowers.
There are still several blanks on the flower calendar in the church vestibule. If you would like to donate flowers for a particular week, then please write your name on the calendar. The amount you donate is entirely up to you but as a guide I generally spend £20-£25 per week. Please put the money in an envelope clearly marked “flower fund” with the relevant date on it and place it in the offering plate a couple of weeks before your chosen date. Many thanks. Anne McCrossan.
Volunteers Required
Girlguiding provides a safe environment for girls to try new things, make friends and most importantly have fun and earn lots of badges! At the moment 114th Guides does not have enough volunteers to return after the holidays. Could you help? Perhaps you were a volunteer previously or a Brownie or Guide when you were younger? Could you return to support the next generation of girls experience how it feels to be part of something special? No previous experience required as training will be provided. Cannot commit to attending a meeting every week? That’s ok we have flexible opportunities too!
To find out more, get in touch with Kirsty Lewis,
Abercorn Division Commissioner, Girlguiding Edinburgh
E-Mail – Kirsty
To watch the A2Z film of the History of Duddingston Kirk , celebrating 900 years please follow this link.
https://bit.ly/900a2z or use the QR code.
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Duddingston Matters
The monthly magazine has been emailed to those on our distribution list. If you have not received your copy this month or would like to receive it by email please drop me an email at the Office.
Lucy: office@duddingstonkirk.org.uk
As part of our work to save paper and to extend the flow of information the Kirk News will be available every week at https://duddingstonkirk.org.uk/kirk-news/
Amos Cards : Have you noticed the stands in the Garden Room and Kirk?
Amos is a Christian Charity whose aim is to spread God’s love through the distribution of unique cards. These cards, produced by volunteers, bring comfort and help people to share their own and God’s love. They are free so please take some for yourself, family and to pass on to friends!
A full Selection of cards can be viewed and ordered online.
View online at : amoschristiantrust.org Thank you
BIBLE READING NOTES are available from Duty Elders at the Kirk Door. These notes are prepared by the Minister for the Congregation.
Bible reading notes are also available on the website: here.
Stillness Services are held in the Kirk every Wednesday from 10 am to 10:30 am.
The service includes music, a reading and prayer and offers time to sit in peaceful silence.
There is also an opportunity for individual prayer at the close of the service.
Following the service all are welcome to stay for tea/coffee in the Garden Room
MAGAZINE If you would like to receive Duddingston Matters by electronically then please email Lucy in the Office. office@duddingstonkirk.org.uk
ONLINE SERVICES Both The Sunday and the Wednesday Stillness services are available to view on the church website homepage or here
Our thanks to all those who have made this happen and in the leading of our worship.
CHURCH OFFICE
This is in the MacGregor room of the Kirk Hall, Thursday and Friday 9am-1pm.
You are welcome to drop in!
The office phone number is : 0131 259 3761. office@duddingstonkirk.org.uk
Outside Kirk office hours for time sensitive issues please call 07542 507967
Locum minister Rev. Susan Galloway: minister@duddingstonkirk.org.uk
Session Clerk: Steve Oliver: sessionclerk@duddingstonkirk.org.uk
website: https://duddingstonkirk.org.uk/
Lucy
