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 well-being 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 Service takes place at 11 am every Sunday, both online and in-person, and everyone is welcome to participate. Our team of Worship Leaders work hard to ensure our worship is expansive in language, inclusive in nature and is held in a culture of welcome where there is clear permission to join in or not as is worshipful for each person. On the second Sunday of the month in term time, we offer Interactive Worship which invites interaction and activity as expressions of worship. Communion is offered on the first and third Sundays of each month, which everyone is welcome to share in, in the building or online. For more information about our services and how to access them online, please visit 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.
Give the Our Tribe and AUC Facebook pages a like.
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. If you would like the bank details of the church to set up a standing order, please contact Rachel on centre.manager@augustine.org.uk
If you haven’t already done so and are a UK taxpayer, please complete 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
There is no Sunday Service at AUC this morning as we are sharing worship with our TLC Partners Greyfriars Kirk and St Columba's by the Castle.
The service is being held at Greyfriars Kirk and will be streamed live on their YouTube Channel from 10:30am using the link below: www.youtube.com/live/GqCY_9Ubon0
DOORS OPEN
AUC will be open from 2pm to 4pm today as part of Doors Open Weekend.
🌟 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡 – 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝! 🌟
Join us on Saturday 26 September and Sunday 27 September for a welcoming weekend of exploration and heritage at AUC.
📅 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀
- Saturday 26 September: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Sunday 27 September: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴?
- Fascinating heritage pop-up displays
- Light refreshments
- Guided Tours (Saturday only) at 11:00, 13:00, and 15:00 (no booking necessary)
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.
📬 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵?
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or email heritage.visitors@augustine.org.uk
Just a reminder: there will be no service at AUC tomorrow morning as we’ll be taking part in our annual pilgrimage with our TLC Partners Greyfriars Kirk and St Columba's by the Castle.
Not joining the pilgrimage? You’re very welcome to worship with Greyfriars Kirk at 10:30am, in the church or via livestream (www.youtube.com/live/rW963I_zrOs).
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- Perspectives on LGBTQ+ History
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