St michael
and all saints
TOLLCROSS, EDINBURGH
YOUTH PRAYER IN THE PRESENCE OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT
Saturday 21 June · 14:00 – 17:00
St Michael and All Saints, Edinburgh
Sure, prayer can happen anywhere—and it should. But there’s a reason people pray in church. A simple one is because of what’s inside.
This afternoon offers a way of praying that’s shaped Christian life for centuries: time in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. There’ll be discussion, activities, time in church, and a shared meal.
Resplendent Worship,
Humble Service
Welcome to St Michael and All Saints, a dynamic Anglo-Catholic church in Edinburgh’s city centre, known for its rich liturgical tradition, exceptional choral music, and awe-inspiring space for prayer and reflection.
ELABORATE rituals shape the way people pray at St Michael and All Saints. Timeless, resplendent expressions, held together in poetry, music, and art, draw people into the mysteries of God.
Yet this worship is not an escape from the world. Those who pray here bring with them the realities of daily life—their hopes, struggles, and concerns for the world around them. And at the conclusion of every Mass, worshippers are sent forth to live lives of humble service and compassion, seeking Christ in every person they encounter.
Ever Ancient,
Ever New
ST Michael and All Saints is part of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion. The church’s theology draws on a heritage shaped by centuries of religious thought and practice. Its doctrine, woven into its liturgy, is rooted in Scripture and the Catholic teachings of the Church through the ages. From the pulpit and in its social teachings, church leaders address current issues in direct and meaningful ways. Rooted in tradition yet attuned to the present, St Michael and All Saints embodies a faith that is ever ancient and ever new.
A Spiritual Hub in Tollcross
ST Michael and All Saints is an open church, in both its doors and its ethos. All are welcome—people of every race, age, gender, sexuality, identity, background, ability, and life circumstance—every person as they are, without exception.
As a centre for Christian spirituality in the heart of the city, St Michael and All Saints seeks to be a place of hope and healing. Here, anyone searching for answers will find a safe space. And anyone seeking God, wherever they are in life’s journey, can find the means to do it.
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Mass Times
Sunday • 10:30 High Mass
A service with choral music, organ, incense, bells, and elaborate ritual Read more →
Wednesday • 11:00 Low Mass (Lady Chapel)
First Saturday of each month • 12:30 Rosary Mass
Celebrate the Sacred Seasons
ST Michael and All Saints invites you to mark some of the most significant moments of the liturgical year with special services featuring glorious music from one of the finest choirs in the city, vibrant Anglo-Catholic liturgy, and preaching that speaks to the heart. These services are true highlights of the calendar, offering excellent opportunities for reflection and celebration. Whether you’re a frequent attendee or joining for a special occasion, these events are sure to inspire.
‘O sacrum convivium’
Sun 22 Jun • 18:00
A concert within the Octave of Corpus Christi celebrates devotion to the Blessed Sacrament through music. Experience moving settings of devotional texts alongside stirring organ compositions. This journey through themes of faith offers profound contemplation of the sacred mysteries.
Assumption Evensong
Sat 16 Aug • 16:00
Celebrate Marian devotion in the inimitable Anglo-Catholic tradition, featuring flower petals, processions, and the grandest of grand choral music. The concluding service of Edinburgh’s Festival of the Sacred Arts offers a moment to be inspired.
Come-and-Sing Evensong and Benediction
Sat 27 Sep • 17:00
Embrace the beauty of Catholic ritual, no matter your tradition. Slip on some proverbial lace for the occasion and join a fabulous Come-and-Sing event. A full choir rehearsal precedes the service. Sign up online to participate.
Advent Carol Service
Sun 30 Nov • 18:00
Enter the season of Advent through a dramatic and awe-inspiring service, filled with candlelight, stirring choral music, and readings, drawing all who attend into a profound sense of waiting and wonder.
Nine Lessons & Carols
Sun 21 Dec • 18:00
Celebrate the Christmas story through the beloved Service of Nine Lessons and Carols. Scripture readings and carols recount the journey from creation to the birth of Christ. The service, accompanied by exceptional choral music, offers a moment of reflection, joy, and a deep connection to the true meaning of Christmas.
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Latest Sermons
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8 June 2025
‘Time travel isn’t the answer’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on Pentecost (John 14:8-17, 25-27)
25 May 2025
‘Not that kind of peace’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on the Sixth Sunday of Easter (John 14:23-29)
18 May 2025
‘Stranger danger’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on the Fifth Sunday of Easter (John 13:31-35)
4 May 2025
‘Speaking love in a Scottish accent’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on the Third Sunday of Easter (John 21:1–19)
20 April 2025
‘Remember.’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on Easter Sunday 2025 (Luke 24:1-12)
6 April 2025
‘It’s a lot, isn’t it?’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on Passion Sunday (John 12:1–8)
23 March 2025
‘If God ran Netflix’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on the 3rd Sunday of Lent (Luke 13:1-9)
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