Community
Community is at the heart of Community Church Edinburgh. We’re learning that only in relationship can we discover our true identity, and that relationships are also the means by which we can know the abundance of life the Father has promised us.
Society is increasingly breaking into different tribes, forming groups around common identity; we are seeking to be a community that expresses the reconciling love of God, where our ‘tribal’ differences are secondary to our common commitment to Christ. So we are seeking to be a community of men and women, young and old, students, working, unemployed, full time parents, different nations etc.
To facilitate this connection, we meet mid-week in small groups defined by close friendships, mutual care and an outward focus, coming together at the weekend to celebrate and share in a bigger context. (cells)
We are also in community with others beyond our own congregation, with our relationships with those outside the church (local mission) and other Christian groups in Edinburgh, Scotland and beyond (relationships).