Weekly intimations and worship information for Duddingston Kirk.
Part of Edinburgh: Duddingston Richmond Craigmillar
Church of Scotland
Sunday 17th May 2026
Service @ Duddingston Kirk, 10:00
Ascension
We welcome our Deacon, Kirsty Forsyth, to lead worship
Hymns: 113, 436, 439, 441, 443
Readings: Acts 1 verses 6-14 (NT page 148)
John 17 verses 1-11 (NT page 140)
After the Benediction:
Amen, Amen, Alleluia, Amen
Music notes:
The bible comes in to the opening of the anthem “God is gone up” by Gerald Finzi (1901-56), which celebrates the Ascension with energy and joy.
Our music for reflection today is “The Holy City” by Stephen Adams. Composed in 1892 this religious song is firmly anchored the Victorian era and tells the story of Palm Sunday, Christ’s Crucifixion, leading to the last verse which signals hope in a new beginning.
After our service Teas and Coffees will be served.
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.
What’s On:
Visit the Manse
On Sunday 24th May our after service Sunday Teas will be held in the Manse Drawing Room. Everyone is welcome to come along and have a walk around and say goodbye before the Manse goes on the market.
Please note that unfortunately there is no level access to the Manse. There will be help available with the stairs.
Monday: Craft Club Millar Hall 7pm – 9pm
Bring your craft project along. Tea and coffee available.
Tuesday: Duddingston Bells 2.30pm. Hand bell ringing in Duddingston Main Hall. No musical experience needed!
Wednesday: Toddlers 9.15am to 11.15am. Duddingston Main Hall
Stillness Service 10 am to 10.30 am. In Duddingston Kirk 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
Garden Room
The Garden Room cafe is open.
Thursday and Friday 10am -4pm
Saturday and Sunday 1pm-4pm.
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
