Care Team
Catering for the needs of members of the church and wider community
Convener Eleanor Grieve 07512821604 ellie.57@hotmail.co.uk
Special Communion
This service takes place on the 2nd Sunday in September ’22, February’23 and May ’23 in the Kirk Centre(Anderson Hall) at 3pm.
Next Service Sunday 11th February 2024
Sunday 12th May 2024
Communion is given by Rev John Young, which is then followed by refreshments and shared fellowship.
This service is mainly for members of the congregation and the community who cannot manage the usual Communion Service but everyone is welcome. Transport can be arranged if needed.
We are always in need of drivers to help with transport. If you would like to help or know anyone who would like to come or would like more information please contact Eleanor or Linda Wright
Home Communion.
This is available for anyone, as are home support visits. If anyone would like these please contact Rev J Young 0131 664-3067 jyoung@churchofscotland.org.uk or
Linda Wright 07850411596 lscwright@hotmail.com
Nursing Home Services
These take place in the local nursing homes usually once a month If you wish any more information please contact Fiona Devoy: fiona.devoy@yahoo.co.uk
News Extra
This is a newsletter which is delivered once a month to the housebound in the congregation. If you would like a copy or know of someone who would like a copy please
contact Linda Wright.
Fresh Start
This helps the previously homeless equip their new tenancies. They provide household equipment eg bedding, cups, kitchen equipment etc. Any contributions can be left in Offering House. No furniture. Any more information contact Sylvia Bennett0131-. 664-3189
Blythswood Food Bank
Please leave any donations for this at 36 Liberton Drive EH16 6NN or in the Hall entrance . Any more information contact David Lamb. 0131- 664-3059 david@dlamb.co.uk
Bethany Christian Fellowship
Liberton Kirk is one of the many Edinburgh Churches who send teams to help with the monthly Care Van and Winter Night Shelter.
Care Van
Liberton send out a team every 2nd Wednesday of the month. They give out hot soup, rolls tea and coffee and warm clothing ,which has been handed into Liberton Kirk from members of the congregation, to the people who are living on the streets.Donations of new men and women’s underwear, warm socks, jumpers and coats are also welcome.
Night Shelter
Liberton send a team twice a year to help with this. The team is responsible for providing a 2 course hot meal for the people who are using the shelter. Bethany provide the plates, cutlery and bedding.
The Night Shelter is running from 5th October ’22 to 30th April’23 and will be situated at the Welcome Hub at Haymarket.
The next date is
Saturday 13th April 2024
If you wish more information on helping with either the Care Van or the Night Shelter please contact
Eleanor Grieve ellie.57@hotmail.co.uk
Senior Citizens
This is a social group who meet every Thursday afternoon from 2pm from September to April. The cost is £2:00 a meeting. Transport is also provided at the cost of £1:50.
If you want more information or know of someone who would like to attend please.
contact Linda Wright, or look at Senior Citizen’s web page.
Safe Families for Children
This is a Christian Organisation who can offer support for families who are struggling with circumstances. Safe Families provide volunteers who can support the families by having the children for a few hours a week, This can give the parents time to attend appointments or even just have time for themselves. Training will be given.
If you are interested please contact Safe Families at
Edinburgh@safefamiliesforchildren.com
Unfortunately as Safe Families have had no funding allocated this year 2024/25 they are no longer operating in Edinburgh but still need volunteers for West, East and Midlothian.
Warm Hub/ Friendship Hub
A “Warm Hub” has started at Liberton Kirk Halls. It will run from 1pm-5pm every Friday afternoon Tea and Coffee will be provided. There will be an I.T. clinic, Knit and Natter, Board Games and use of the Wi Fi or just a space to read a book or magazine. Tea and Coffee will be provided.
The Warm Hub will continue after Easter but will be called the Friendship Hub with reduced hours. Watch this space. If you would like more information please contact Robert Sneddon at robertsneddon1950@gmail.com
Bereavement Support Group
This group is to provide support for the Bereaved, whether recently or longer ago. The plan is to run 2 groups a year. If you would like more details please contact fiona.devoy on 0131-666=1004 or pastoralcare@libertonkirk.net