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.

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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.

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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.

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.

23 November 2025

‘The posture of watching’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on the Solemnity of Christ the King (Luke 23:35-43)

9 November 2025

‘Why do you ask?’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on Remembrance Sunday (Luke 20:27-38)

26 October 2025

‘The real Edinburgh’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 18:9-14)

5 October 2025

‘Jeffrey’s’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 17:5-10)

21 September 2025

‘Cooked books’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 16:1-13)

14 September 2025

‘I just want someone who can make me laugh’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on The Exaltation of the Holy Cross (John 3:13-17)

7 September 2025

‘Possessed’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 14:25-33)

24 August 2025

‘Law and Order’ • Sermon preached by the Revd Oliver Brewer-Lennon on the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Luke 13:10–17)

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