Come and join us! We gather for the Eucharist on Sunday at 9 am and 10.30 am and on Wednesday at 10.30 am. More about these and other services can be found below and in the calendar.

To find out more about our fantastic church hall click here. For all hall bookings and enquiries contact the hall manager at [email protected]. The church and hall are accessible to wheelchair users and there are large-print service books and a loop system in the church. Help for those who are new to Holy Cross can be found here.

We come from many churches and countries – some of us have been at Holy Cross for decades while others have just joined. We welcome all ages and nationalities – those seeking to find their spiritual home in Edinburgh and those who are simply visiting. People at all stages of faith and doubt are welcome at Holy Cross.

Jesus calls his Church to love God and love others – we are committed to exploring the Christian faith, deepening our life of prayer, caring for the environment and serving those in need.

All are welcome here!

Sunday 9 am: Eucharist
A quiet contemplative service using the traditional Scottish Liturgy, lasting about half an hour. First and third Sunday in the month during the vacancy period.

Sunday 10.30 am: Sung Eucharist
A community service with music and singing which usually lasts about an hour, followed by coffee in the hall. Children and families are especially welcome – the church has a buggy park and a space with books and toys for younger children and their adults.

Wednesday 10.30 am: Eucharist
A simple contemplative service lasting about half an hour, usually followed by coffee in the church.

Thursday 5 pm: Evening Prayer on Zoom
Lasts about half an hour with space for free prayer. Contact the clergy for the link.

First Friday of the month 2 pm: Healing Service
A simple Eucharist with optional anointing and prayers for healing, lasts about half an hour.

Could you be our new Rector? Applications are now open! Read the News post for all the details.

Our Rector, Stephen Holmes, was appointed Provost of St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth, and installed in September 2024. Holy Cross is now in a period of transition. The Bishop appointed Revd Canon Andrew Bain as Interim Pastor, and Revd Dr Ross Jesmont remains as curate. Services are broadly as normal – but check on the events calendar.

Since October 2022 Holy Cross has been linked with St Salvador’s Episcopal Church, Stenhouse. We share a Rector and Curate but remain two distinct and flourishing congregations. St Salvador’s has seen remarkable growth in the past few years and we are excited about working together. It is in one of the most deprived parts of the city and runs a food bank. Find out more about St Salvador’s on their website.

Worship

The worship of God is central to all we do. Find out what to expect at our services, what they mean, and how to arrange a Baptism, a wedding or a funeral.

Faith

Everything we do at Holy Cross is rooted in our Christian faith. This section will help you to explore and question what we believe, how we pray and how Christ brings healing.

Community

All ages are welcome and we have many local and international links. Find out more, including how to book our hall, join our congregation and support it financially.

About Us

Our identity as a Christian community is shaped by our people, our church building and our history. Find out more, including about our safeguarding policies.