Gather on Sundays
Sundays at Central
Coming along to a church gathering for the first time can be daunting. But having an idea about what to expect can make it easier. We’d love to help you find your feet and introduce you to some of the family.
Our Sunday Gatherings are a chance to hang out and spend time worshipping God, read the Bible, listen to a talk and share some stories together. Everyone is welcome!
We have three gatherings on a Sunday at 9.15am, 10.30am & 7pm.
On the last Sunday of the month we have All Out Sundays where there are no Gatherings at Central Hall and we scatter across the city in our Communities. Find out more about this below.
9.15am
Join us for our shorter, more reflective Gathering. If you prefer a quieter gathering, this one’s for you.
7pm
Come along to our informal evening gathering for worship, a talk and chance to pray together. (This one is particularly popular with Students and Young Adults.)
All Out Sunday
On the last Sunday of each month, we have ‘All Out’ Sunday. On these Sundays, there are no usual Gatherings at Central Hall. Instead, we encourage our Communities to meet together in their local contexts. From prayer-walks and hospitality, through to litter picking, it’s totally up to each Community how they choose to spend this time.
Across this Sunday our church building is still used by our Communities, and we invite you to join us as we finish up the day in prayer and worship at our Presence night.
Not part of a Community yet? Take a look at our Communities page or get in touch to find out how to join one.
All Out – What’s On at Central Hall
10.30 am – All Out Cafe
Operated by our Marchmont community on the last Sunday of the month, this is a space that provides a warm welcome, hot drinks and sweet treats alongside the chance to study the Bible and pray together.
10.30 am – Messy Church Cafe
On the last Sunday of the month, this is an intergenerational space to engage in a different style of worship through arts and crafts, alongside the All Out Cafe serving hot drinks and sweet treats.
1pm – Soul Food
A monthly free meal for those in need in our city. For more details or to join the team that serves at Soul Food, contact Sheena.
7pm – Presence Prayer & Worship
On the last Sunday of the month we also come together to worship, pray, and intercede together for our church and city. These are deep times of Spirit-filled encounter.
Getting here
Central Hall is located at Tollcross in Edinburgh.
Our main entrance is through the front gates on West Tollcross. There is step free access via a lift to the building on Dunbar Street, around the corner from the main entrance.
I’m coming by
Bus
Tollcross is well served by a number of Lothian Bus services – Buses 2, 10, 11, 15, 16, 23, 24 27, 35, 36, 45, and 47 all stop nearby.
Bike
Whilst we do not have on site facilities for bicycles, these can either be locked on the on street bike bars just along West Tollcross from our main entrance, opposite the fire station, or taken to the nearby Princes Exchange car park for secure storage.
Car
Central Hall is located within the Low Emission Zone in Edinburgh city centre.
Parking in Tollcross and Fountainbridge is free on Sunday mornings until 12.30pm, and in the evening from 6.30pm. (£6.80 per hour outside those times)
Parking in nearby Bruntsfield in free all day on Sundays.
More information on The City of Edinburgh Council website HERE.
Train
Central Hall is located around 20 minutes walk away from both Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket railway stations.
Air
If you are visiting Edinburgh and have flown in to Edinburgh Airport, then both the Edinburgh Tram and Airlink 100 Bus stop at Shandwick Place, which is a 10-15 minute walk from Central Hall.