This part of our web guide focuses on churches, ministries, and other places of worship in Haddington, Scotland.
One of the most prominent landmarks in Haddington is Saint Mary's Collegiate Church, also known as the Lamp of Lothian. Founded in 1380, St. Mary's is the longest parish church in Scotland, stretching 206 feet from east to west. Its history is marked by periods of construction, destruction, and restoration. The structure was largely destroyed during the 1548 Siege of Haddington, but repaired for John Knox and the Reformers in 1561. The structure's nave, transepts, and choir were restored in the 1970s. As part of the Church of Scotland, St. Mary's remains a hub of Christian worship today.
Another historically significant church in Haddington is Holy Trinity Church. Built in 1770 on the site of the original "Lamp of Lothian," its present chancel was added, and the interior was remodelled in a neo-Byzantine style in 1930. Affiliated with the Scottish Episcopal Church, Holy Trinity offers a range of services, including the Eucharist, family services, and evening prayer.
Haddington Community Church, a Free Church of Scotland congregation, promises a warm and inclusive environment. One of the newer churches in Haddington, the congregation meets at the Town House on High Street.
Haddington is home to several other congregations, including Haddington Elim Church, Haddington Family Church, Haddington West Parish Church, Saint John's Free Church, Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Haddington Family Church, and congregations of the Church of Christ, Jehovah's Witnesses, and the Religious Society of Friends.
These and any other places of worship in Haddington are appropriate for this category, regardless of the religion, denomination, or sect.
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Currently, the congregation is meeting at the Maitlandfield House Hotel in Haddington, Scotland. Affiliated with the Free Church of Scotland, an introduction to the congregation is provided on its website, along with what to expect while visiting the church for the first time, including a description of its services. An audio archive of recent sermons is available for downloading, and contacts are provided on the website, including a link to the church's Facebook page.
https://hadcom.church/
Meeting at the Nungate & Haddington Community Centre in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, the church's website include an introduction to Elim Pentecostal Churches, along with the local congregation, its history, and an introduction to its leadership, service and programme schedules, and an audio archive of the previous Sunday's talk, along with other previous talks. Also discussed is "Messy Church," a free family event for toddlers and children, and the church's "Jericho Youth Cafe."
https://www.haddingtonelimchurch.com/
The church was built in 1889 and opened in 1890, as the congregations of the old West United Presbyterian Church and Saint John's Church came together in union. Its address, telephone number, and an email address are provided, along with service schedules, a church newsletter, and a welcome to the congregation and its services. Other resources include a photo gallery, an introduction to its leadership personnel and music staff, supported charities, news, and announcements.
https://haddingtonwestcofs.org.uk/
Located on Church Street in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, Holy Trinity is part of the Scottish Episcopal Church. The congregation holds Sunday services and Holy Communion at 8:30 and 10:00 am on Sundays, Holy Communion at 10:00 am on Wednesdays, followed by tea, coffee, and food, and an evening prayer meeting on the last Sunday of every month at 6:00 pm. Its sanctuary is open every day for people to visit for a moment of reflection. Contacts are provided on the website.
https://holytrinityhaddington.co.uk/
The historic church in Haddington, Scotland is part of the Church of Scotland. It offers two services most Sundays, one at 9:30 am, a family service witih a praise band, and another at 11:00 am, which is a more traditional service with choir and organ. Service and programme schedules are published on the website, along with information on visiting the church, a calendar of special events, community outreach, and a church newsletter. An online contact form is included.
https://stmaryskirk.co.uk/
