WORSHIP in ST GILES’
A place where all are welcome
For over 900 years, St Giles’ has been a place of worship, music, and community.
St Giles’ is a Church of Scotland congregation and worships according to the Presbyterian tradition. We welcome people of all faiths and none to enjoy the peace of the building and participate in our services.
WORSHIP INFORMATION
Sunday 13th of September
St Giles’ Sunday
15th Sunday After Trinity
Holy Communion at 9:30am with The Rev Douglas Nicol
Introit: Farrant – Lord, for thy tender mercy’s sake
Mass: Byrd – Mass for Four Voices
Motet: Byrd – Agnus Dei
Gloria Patri: Tonus Peregrinus (Gibbons)
Morning Worship at 11am with The Rev David Rodriguez
Introit: Jackson – Prayer of King Henry VI
Preces: Shephard
Psalm: 119 (73-80)
Anthem: Parry - My soul, there is a country
Everyone is welcome to join us in worship in St Giles’ Cathedral.
The ‘Rabbie Burns’ window at the west end of St Giles’
SERVICE INFORMATION
Sunday Services
09.30 Holy Communion: St Giles’ Cathedral Choir, Organ, & Sermon
11.00 Morning Worship: St Giles’ Cathedral Choir, Organ, & Sermon
Midweek (Mon - Fri)
12:00 - 12:15 Midday Service
For visitors during the week who wish to take a few minutes in quiet reflection, our ministers hold a short service at 12:00 each day, with prayers and a reading from Scripture. Although the Cathedral remains open to tourists at these times, we ask for quiet for the duration of the service, and that visitors refrain from taking photographs of the act of worship.
St Giles’ & Canongate United Service
19:00 On the last Sunday of each month there is a joint evening service between St Giles’ and Canongate Kirk. The service is held at the Canongate Kirk, and includes music from a quartet of singers from the St Giles’ choir.
Christmas in St Giles’ Cathedral
Services, Evensong, and Carol Concerts:
Thursday 3rd: Choral Evensong at 6pm
Sunday 6th: St Andrewstide Services: 1st Service 9:30am, 2nd Service 11am
Thursday 10th: Choral Evensong at 6pm
Saturday 12th: Carol Concerts at 6pm concert and at 8pm
Sunday 13th Services: 1st Service 9:30am, 2nd Service 11am
Thursday 17th: Choral Evensong at 6pm
Sunday 20th Services: 1st Service 9:30am, 2nd Service 11am, followed by a Service of Carols at 6pm
Thursday 24th: Christmas Eve Service at 7pm, Watchnight Service at 11:30pm
Friday 25th: Christmas Day Service at 9:30am, 2nd Service 11am
Sunday 27th Service: 1st Service 9:30am, 2nd Service 11am
Thursday 31st Hogmanay Concert at 6pm