While it usually seems strange that we have reached halfway through the year, the wonderful weather here in Edinburgh really solidifies that summer has come to Stockbridge! 

Sunday Services

This month, our services include Rev Peter Bluett on the 7th, Rev Wendy Drake on the 14th, Rev Dr John Cowie on the 21st, and Rev John Munro conducting communion on the 28th.

Music Hub

TMI Friday - Anthony Toner // 5th June, 1pm // ?️ Voluntary donations welcome

From intimate storytelling to soulful acoustic grooves, Anthony Toner brings his unmistakable voice and guitar craft to Stockbridge Church for TMI Friday

Trauma Attuned Arts: A Framework for Creative Care // 16th June, doors at 09:30 // Free - reserve a spot via Eventbrite.

In a world motivated to use our innate creativity to address the harm caused by trauma, what more can we do?

This event will launch a new trauma attuned arts framework co-created by a team of artists, practitioners and academics from across the UK and Ukraine. It has been developed by celebrating real world examples from across different settings and genres; and by critically analysing our own practice. It offers a structure for personal growth, developing projects, and leading for change. It helps articulate in personal ways, what trauma attuned arts projects may be hoping to achieve and how they can meet their goals for all communities and cultures.  It will be a day of imagination, connection and hope. 

Culture Club - Iona Reid // 27th June, 6pm // Tickets via Eventbrite, or on the door

Iona is a Scottish pianist who’s been immersed in traditional music from a young age, growing up in a family of musicians. Learning through community from an early age fostered a strong connection to collaboration and shared musical spaces. At this Culture Club event, she introduces us to her upcoming EP.

Music Events

Wind Story Episode II: A Cross-Channel Conversation // 4th June, 7pm // Tickets via Eventbrite

From the shimmering colours of French Impressionism to the gentle warmth of the English pastoral tradition, this programme invites audiences into a richly contrasted sound world for clarinet and piano.

DN Dance: Wickedly in Oz // 6th June, two performances (2:30 and 5:30) // Tickets via Eventbrite

Step into the world of Wickedly in Oz, our original Summer Showcase inspired by The Wizard of Oz, Wicked & The Wiz. This reimagined production brings together familiar characters and new twists with a mix of powerful songs, storytelling & high-energy.

Loud & Proud Summer Concert // 13th June, 7:30pm // Tickets via Loud & Proud

Join Loud & Proud this Pride Month and let them serenade you in queer a cappella song - with an eclectic programme including David Bowie, Dolly Parton, The Proclaimers and much more!

Leeds University Union Music Society // 16th June, 6pm // No pre booking required.

A free concert from Leeds University Union Music Society (LUUMS).

Still Breathing: 160 years of our harmonium // 19th June, 7pm // Tickets via Eventbrite or on the door

Come and celebrate our 160 year old harmonium with Music by César Franck, Louis Vierne, Sigfrid Karg-Elert as performed by Ben Shanks and Marion McPherson.

The harmonium has been discarded by many as a second rate instrument with only a handful of pieces written for it. How wrong they are! It's unique timbre, tone and sonority were unlocked by many composers of the 19th century, something we will demonstrate. 

Meadows Chamber Orchestra // 21st June, 7:30pm // Tickets from orchestra members or Ticketsource

Summer concert featuring works by Rebel, Mendelssohn, and Mozart - with Gordon Bragg conducting and Afonso Fesch on violin.

Comedy

Anton Lirnik - Residence Card (Russian language) // 14th June, 8pm // Tickets via Yotta Events

Anton Lirnik (the "intellectual half" of the cult Chekhov Duet) presents his new solo program, “Residence Permit.”

"Residence Permit" is a comedy about our new shared realities, moving, finding ourselves in a rapidly changing world, and about what will always distinguish us from the "locals" - our shared childhood.

Mature, high-quality, and professional stand-up. No vulgarity, just relevant, subtle, and always heartfelt humor from a comedian who knows how to address complex issues with ease.

This performance is in the Russian language.