Buccleuch & Greyfriars is were we worship and is located just two blocks north from our flat. The congregation is a result of a union of two Free Churches in 1897: Free Greyfriars and Free Buccleuch. We are honoured to be a part of a church with such a rich history of gospel faithfulness. One of my favourite stories about this church dates back to 1900 - a infamous year in Free Church history. To make a long story short, a liberal majority in the Free Church united with the United Presbyterian Church to form the United Free Church of Scotland. At that time, Edinburgh was the home of no less than 43 Free Church congregations. And of all those churches, only Buccleuch & Greyfriars remained in the Free Church; the rest abdigated and joined the newly formed denomination. Since, B & G has continued to serve as a faithful witness to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.We have been warmly received into this congregation. The preaching is straightforward, biblical, and evangelistic; the singing is strong and fervent (we are enjoying unaccompanied exclusive psalm singing; there is nothing like singing God's word - but we do miss a good organ and hymns!); the praying is saturated with Scripture; and the fellowship is warm and welcoming. We are blessed to be a part of this local body.
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