We are an active, inclusive Christian community based in the heart of Edinburgh city centre. At AUC we celebrate the Christian Story, welcome and affirm people of all races, genders, sexualities, ages, faiths and abilities and work to promote justice and wellbeing locally and globally. We come together to worship and to make a difference.
We are a congregation of the United Reformed Church. We are an Aligned Organization with the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) and work in partnership with MCC to offer our joint LGBTQI+ ministry called ‘Our Tribe’. We share in an ecumenical covenant with Greyfriars Kirk and St Columba’s-by-the-Castle SEC.
Sunday Worship
Our Sunday Worship takes place at 11 am every Sunday online and in-building and everyone is welcome to share in it. For more information about our services and how to access them online please go to the Sunday Worship page.
Doors Open Days 2024
Join us at AUC on September 28th and 29th for a fun weekend of exploration and history. This year’s theme, “Heritage of Routes, Networks and Connections” gives us the opportunity to reflect on our connections with the needs and concerns of the networks and communities with which we have worked since our congregation was founded in 1802. The presence of charity partners and building hirers over the weekend will bring those relationships right up to date.
We will also have information about our engagement with the legacies of slavery; and will present our justice-themed Urban Pilgrimages project, which is exploring our connection to women, the environment, the LGBTQ+ communities, and wellbeing in the city around us.
📅 Event Details:
- Saturday, September 28th: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday, September 29th: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
✨ Highlights:
- Stalls from various charity partners and building hirers (Saturday Only)
- Guided tours of the church for which you will be able to see parts of the church that are not normally accessible to the general public (Saturday Only)
- Fascinating heritage pop-up displays
- Light refreshments
For more information, please click here.
Edinburgh Pride 2024
This year’s Pride Service at AUC is available to be watched on YouTube using this link https://www.youtube.com/live/WFRADLVoxpM
Photos from AUC life including the 2023 Day of affirming Trans Visibility
Support the mission of AUC
AUC is a charity that depends on donations from our members and supporters. Regular or one-off donations can be made to support the ministry & mission of AUC online with PayPal or by Bank Transfer. Please note, we have recently changed our bank account:
Augustine United Church (The Co-operative Bank)
Sort Code: 08-92-99
Account No: 67360628
If you’ve not already done so and you are a UK taxpayer, please fill in our Gift Aid Declaration so that Augustine United Church can claim an additional 25p for every £1 you donate. Alternatively, you can download our Gift Aid Form, if you prefer not to fill it out online.
AUC Virtual Tour
We present a short video tour of the building. Walk inside from George IV Bridge to our sanctuary and right down to the exit on Merchant Street. Discover how the building reflects our roots in the ‘Radical’ Scottish Reformation and our evolving values over almost 160 years. Click the image below to view the video on our Facebook Page:
Keep informed @ AUC
If you would like to be kept informed about what is going on at AUC you can:
- e-mail centre.manager@augustine.org.uk to be added to the mailing list for our weekly Friday Notices
- like our Facebook Page – more info here
As we celebrate Black History Month 2024, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for your unwavering support. This year’s theme, “Reclaiming Narratives,” reminds us of the power of stories—stories of resilience, triumph, and the invaluable contributions of Black communities throughout history.
Your support helps amplify these voices, allowing us to honour the past, celebrate the present, and inspire future generations. Together, we are not just recognising history, but actively shaping it.
Let’s continue to uplift one another, embrace diversity, and drive forward the progress that strengthens our shared future. Thank you for standing with us on this journey of empowerment and unity. #ReclaimingNarratives #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2024
𝗦𝗨𝗖𝗖𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗨𝗖
Today at AUC, we welcomed over 140 people through the door as part of our event for Doors Open Days which is taking place this weekend.
A big thank you to the community groups and organisations who ran a stalls throughout the day in the Sanctuary. You can find out more about these groups from the spotlights we did in earlier posts. Thanks also to the church volunteers who greeted visitors as they came into the building, looked after the refreshments and ran the tours of the building.
SUNDAY
At 11am tomorrow, we will be sharing worship with our ecumenical partners St Columba's by the Castle and Greyfriars Kirk in which all are welcome to attend either in the building or on YouTube. Communion will be offered during the service so please have some bread and wine / juice if you would like to take part if watching online.
In the afternoon, our doors will be open again between 14:00 and 16:00 which will provide an opportunity to look round the Sanctuary and read our various heritage displays.
𝗗𝗢𝗢𝗥𝗦 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 𝟯 𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗚𝗢!!
Join us at AUC on September 28th and 29th for a fun weekend of exploration and history. This year’s theme, “Heritage of Routes, Networks and Connections” gives us the opportunity to reflect on our connections with the needs and concerns of the networks and communities with which we have worked since our congregation was founded in 1802. The presence of charity partners and building hirers over the weekend will bring those relationships right up to date.
We will also have information about our engagement with the legacies of slavery; and will present our justice-themed Urban Pilgrimages project, which is exploring our connection to women, the environment, the LGBTQ+ communities, and wellbeing in the city around us.
📅 Event Details:
Saturday, September 28th: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday, September 29th: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
✨ Highlights:
- Stalls from various charity partners and building hirers (Saturday Only)
- Guided tours of the church for which you will be able to see parts of the church that are not normally accessible to the general public (Saturday Only)
- Fascinating heritage pop-up displays
- Light refreshments
For more information, please visit our website: www.augustine.org.uk/2024/08/31/doors-open-day-2024/.
Guided Tours:
We will be offering guided tours of the church on Saturday at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 for which you do not need to book in advance. Please note that the tour will involve going up and down stairs within the building, so it may not be suitable for people with limited mobility. Entry into the building and access to the Sanctuary where the stalls are located is fully accessible.
Doors Open Day 2024 - Augustine United Church
www.augustine.org.uk
🌟 Discover Edinburgh's Hidden Gems at Doors Open Days 2024! 🌟 Join us at AUC on September 28th and 29th for a fun weekend of exploration and history. This year's theme, "Heritage of Routes, Netw...
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗕𝗶-𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗮𝘆 (𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿)
September is the month where we make the B in LGBTQ+ visible. This is particularly important, as bisexuality is the sexual orientation that is frequently ignored or 'erased' in discussions of queer issues, despite bisexual people making up more than 50% of the whole LGBTQIA+ sector.
Dr Carol Joyner (who is a member of AUC and has published books on the subject of Bi-Christianity) writes "The silence is even more profound in the Church and in Christian queer spaces. While bisexual Christians do exist (and I am one of them!), you are more likely to spot a golden unicorn than meet a bisexual person of faith - and I'm only slightly exaggerating! This is because bisexual people are often falsely stigmatised as being sexually promiscuous or gays in disguise, which makes them unpopular with both the church and the lesbian and gay community. That's why I choose to wear my bi-vis vest (see below)."
You can find links to her bisexual Christian writing on her website, bispacemission.webflow.io/
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