St Giles’ Younger Adults’ Group

Who are we?

We are young adult members of St Giles’ Cathedral and Canongate Kirk. We meet once a month to foster connection, friendship, and trust through a variety of activities.

What do we do?

We meet monthly, and our activities, as shown below, are organised by volunteers who are also members of the group.

Event Schedule
    
        Month
        Event
        Date & Time
        Location
      

    
        October
        Pizza & Fizz
        Sunday 19 October
1:30pm to 3:30pm
        St Giles’ Manse
      

        November
        Visit to John Knox House, followed by Coffee / Lunch at the Scottish Storytelling Centre
        Saturday 15 November
11am to Noon
        John Knox House, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
      

        December
        Carols at the Palace
        Tuesday 9 December
6:30pm to 8:30pm
        Palace of Holyroodhouse
      

        January
        Burns Supper
        Friday 23 January
6:00pm to 9:00pm
        St Giles’ Manse
      

        February
        Visit to Greyfriars Kirk, followed by Coffee / Lunch at Coffee Saints (GCP)
        TBC
        Greyfriars Kirk / Grassmarket Community Project
      

        March
        Lenten Retreat Day
        TBC
        Historic church in Fife or the Lothians (TBC)
      

        April
        Cinema / Theatre Night
        TBC
        TBC
      

        May
        Summer Lecture
        TBC
        TBC
      

        June
        Summer Picnic
        TBC
        TBC
      

  

Who can join?

Anyone under the age of 40 who is looking to connect with other young people is welcome. While we are primarily part of a wider cathedral community, we invite any young person—religious or not—who seeks community and belonging. Whether you are new to Edinburgh for postgraduate studies, starting your career, or navigating family and relationships, you will find a place of community and belonging with us.

How can I get involved?

We meet monthly, and our activities, as shown below, are organised by volunteers who are also members of the group.

1. You can come along to our monthly meetings by emailing Sam Nwokoro (jamie.sutherland@stgilescathedral.org.uk)

2. You may support our Youth Fund by emailing finance@stgilescathedral.org.uk for details.

What about a group of young people on a short visit?

If you are a visiting group of young people who are coming to St Giles’ Cathedral or Scotland and would like a provisional chaplaincy from St Giles’, please email Erin Gillman at erin.gillman@stgilescathedral.org.uk