At AUC we strive to provide a wealth of opportunities for our youth to flourish and be affirmed as children of God. All programme volunteers are PVG checked and follow URC Safeguarding policy.
Ages for groups are guidelines and participation depends on the preferences of the individual child. Our activities are flexible and can be adapted to meet a wide range of needs and abilities. You can just turn up or you can speak to us in advance if you have any questions or concerns. Provisions for families include:
- Changing tables, one on ground floor and another on the lower level
- Space for buggies
- Noise from children is welcome
- Instruments available, to use during the hymns
Creche (0-3)
Babies and young children are welcome to stay in the service, but we also provide a crèche with PVG-checked volunteers, toys and games.
Junior Church (3-12)
AUC Junior Church offers children and young people a safe and friendly experience of the Christian community where they can feel respected and valued. Our activities range from baking to movie-making, creating collaborative pictures to co-operation games. We meet during the Sunday morning service.
The children participate in the beginning of the main service and then leave for Junior Church, often returning at the end. Four times a year we celebrate all-age worship, and children are invited to participate in delivering the service if they want.
To find out more e-mail juniorchurch@administrator.org.uk
Students
Edinburgh University Chaplaincy: One of our ministers serves as the Honorary URC Chaplain at Edinburgh University. Edinburgh Uni Chaplaincy is supported by a multi-faith and belief team. The Chaplaincy offers a rich and diverse range of services, opportunities and facilities to support students and staff.
Student Christian Movement: AUC is a supporter of the Student Christian Movement. The SCM website has many resources to support students.
Roots: AUC also actively supports Roots Edinburgh which offer great support, fun events and a haven to many students in the city.
What is Roots? Roots is a grace-driven community for all university students to come, make friends, have fun, and find space to talk about things like life and faith.
Who is Roots for? We are a community for any and all students! Whether you are studying full-time or part-time, you are from Scotland or call somewhere else home, you are a bookworm or would rather wait for the movie, you are an introvert or an extrovert, if you prefer tea or coffee, or if you are religious or not. Roots is for you!
What does it mean to be a “grace-driven community”? As an organisation, Roots has a Christian foundation and to us that means that everyone is welcome exactly as they are.