We are an active and inclusive Christian community based in the heart of Edinburgh’s 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 Organisation 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.
Trans-affirming congregation
AUC is a Trans-affirming and celebrating community. We believe all genders are made in the image of God and that our many members who are Transgender are a gift from God to be celebrated. As one body we share hurt and joy, and in our current climate reaffirm that all our congregational events and groups welcome people of all genders (including trans, non-binary, intersex and all others) and seek to enact Resolution 21 of the URC General Assembly 2023: The General Assembly of the URC, affirms the human dignity of transgender, nonbinary and gender non-conforming people and asserts their right, within and beyond the URC, to live without threat of violence and hatred.
LGBT+ History Month at AUC
In February 2025, Our Tribe held an event to celebrate LGBT History Month. We were joined by Rev. Kai Millar and 18 people from Northern Lights MCC and Rainbow Home, all the way from Newcastle.
We had a panel of speakers who talked about their experiences of being LGBT activists and advocates:
- Wynne Luck – LGBT activist, academic, historian
- Gill Hardy – Chief Executive of Rainbow Home who support LGBT asylum seekers.
- Sister Alaska Lott – The Haus of Nunsense
- Rev Urzula Glienecke – Church of Scotland Minister, University Chaplain
This was followed by Drag Queen Bingo hosted by Krystal Klear. Singer/songwriter Mike McKenzie then treated us to music from his forthcoming album. It was a wonderful day of fun and community building.
Thanks to everyone!
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
Good Morning
We hope you can join us for our Sunday morning worship either as the service is being streamed live from 10:50 or on-demand using the link below:
www.youtube.com/live/zcPd3T4ikYM
We will be celebrating communion as part of the service, so please have some bread and wine/juice if you would like to share with us.
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1 week to go to Pride Edinburgh.
Come and join us.
See post below for details!!
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🌈 AUC & RTiE Pride Sign-Making Social! 🌈
What a beautiful evening of community, creativity, and celebration! 💜
Last night, we hosted a welcoming and safe space for trans folks and allies, where 35 amazing people came together to craft powerful signs for Pride. The energy in the room was filled with joy, support, and determination as we got creative with messages that uplift, empower, and affirm.
A special highlight of the night—our brand-new "Trans-Affirming Church" placards were unveiled for the first time! These bold and beautiful signs stand as a testament to our commitment to inclusion and love at AUC.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, brought their warmth, and made this gathering such a meaningful experience. 💖
Let’s carry this spirit into Pride and beyond! 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
#TransJoy #Pride2025 #TransAffirmingChurch
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Moderator of MCC elected 10 June 2025
The General Conference of the Metropolitan Community Churches has elected Rev Elder Cecilia Eggleston as Moderator for a second 6 year term.
Congratulations and blessings on this new term of global ministry.
www.mccchurch.org
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