St Mark's Unitarian Church
Lunchtime Gathering - Wednesdays at One
The middle of the week is a strange gap. The weekend’s gone, the next one isn’t close, sometimes all we need is time to catch up with ourselves.
So from Wednesday 16 September, St Mark’s is open every Wednesday, 1pm to 1.45pm.
Music, candlelight, a reading, some quiet — and a bit of conversation too, because things are often better for being said out loud with other people in the room.
No need to have been before. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, or just come as you are. Tea afterwards for anyone not rushing back.
September 23-24, 7:30 PM-10PM
Exploring Unitarianism
A new, 5 week online course; for anyone who’s been coming along and would like to know more about what Unitarianism actually is — and equally for people who’ve never set foot in St Mark’s and are simply curious.
Week 1 — 23 September How did you get here?
Week 2 — 30 September Many paths, one room
Week 3 — 7 October What holds us together
Week 4 — 14 October The shapes we keep
Week 5 — 21 October Where we go from here
Each session runs 75 minutes on Zoom. Rev. Janine Sim will talk for about ten minutes; and ask questions in between, the rest of the evening belongs to the group. There’s a break in the middle and we finish on time.
Saturday September 26, 2PM - 5PM
Guided Historical Walk: 250 Years of Unitarianism in Edinburgh
A fun, free history walk in central Edinburgh celebrating 250 years of Unitarianism. Join us for coffee, chats and fascinating stories!
Together, we chart a course between the four historical meeting sites of the Edinburgh Unitarians, stopping for breaks and chats along the way. All are welcome – Unitarian or not!
Sunday 27 September, 11AM - 4PM
We're having a party - and you're invited!
A fun, free history walk in central Edinburgh celebrating 250 years of Unitarianism. Join us for coffee, chats and fascinating stories!
Together, we chart a course between the four historical meeting sites of the Edinburgh Unitarians, stopping for breaks and chats along the way. All are welcome – Unitarian or not!
Sunday September 27, 2PM - 4PM
"Future Ancestors": fun, free craftivism session
A fun, free history walk in central Edinburgh celebrating 250 years of Unitarianism. Join us for coffee, chats and fascinating stories!
Together, we chart a course between the four historical meeting sites of the Edinburgh Unitarians, stopping for breaks and chats along the way. All are welcome – Unitarian or not!
The Edinburgh Reporter
The story of St Mark’s Unitarian church on Castle Terrace
Written by Martyn Baguley
(c) images by Martin McAdam
Update
AGM 2026
Many thanks to everyone who attended the St. Mark’s AGM.
Members voted to approve the Trustees’ Report and Accounts for 2025.
As usual the previous Council stood down and were then re-elected having agreed to stand again. No new nominations were received.
The Council consulted briefly and Julie Finneran was elected as Convenor, Jill Woolman as treasurer and Elyse Jacks as secretary, all posts that they held the previous year. Other Council members are Joan Cook, Ann Sinclair and Bridget Cook.
Jill Woolman was particularly thanked for her hard work as treasurer and for producing the accounts.
Our external Auditor, Susanne Urquhart was thanked for her freely given time in auditing our accounts.
Joan Cook passed on the role of Pulpit Supplies to Rev. Janine Sim and was warmly thanked for her hard work in this role.
We want to hear from you!
Imagining the Next Chapter @St Mark's
The team is keen to hear your thoughts on the future of St Mark’s.
We’d love to know what gatherings, groups, and events you’d like to see, how you prefer to connect and communicate with us, and how together we can shape the next 250 years of the Unitarian community in Edinburgh.
Groups at St Mark's
Our Groups
We have a number of Groups running activities such as:
St Mark’s Film Club, The Bereavement and Support Group, The Poetry and Prose for Pleasure Group, The Book Club, and Meal at the Mosque Kitchen.
Please join us; everyone most welcome!
St Mark's
A place called home
St Mark's Unitarian Church at Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, has been our meeting place for almost two hundred years. We also meet via Zoom and you can connect with us through social media (Facebook and Instagram).
