The Christian Community - Edinburgh

The Christian Community was established in 1922 as a renewed form of sacramental Christianity appropriate for the free modern human being.

The Christian Community in Edinburgh belongs to the international movement for the renewal of religious life in which seven sacraments are celebrated in new forms relevant for today. These sacraments are Christ's way of speaking to us and of our joining in His deed in our lives. Through them He nourishes and supports our earthly existence. All who come will find a community striving to cultivate an environment of free enquiry in harmony with deep devotion. Conversations with one of the priests help to prepare for the further step into Membership, and to clarify this mature, free decision and its importance for the future.

The Act of Consecration of Man is the renewal of the archetype of early Christian worship which includes bread and wine. Its unusual name implies that the ultimate goal of our lives is to become a true human being through Christ. Progressing through the festivals of the year involves our souls in an evolving relationship to Him through the changing prayers and colours of the service.

The Sacramental Consultation supports individual efforts to take more responsibility for life and opens up the way to the healing power of Christ. It is confidential and held on request. Conversations with a priest are of course always possible without this sacrament.