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A worshipping community since 1072Welcome

Founded in God's Love
Serving at the heart of Dunfermline
Welcoming friend and stranger in worship and community

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Founded in Gods LoveWorshipping Together

Worship at Dunfermline Abbey follows a traditional Church of Scotland pattern with the Word of God taking central place with Morning Worship at 10:30

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Serving at the Heart of DunfermlineCommunity Spirit

Having been a centre of Christian Worship on this site for over a thousand years the church looks forward to the future with confidence in its place in the life of the town of Dunfermline.

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Continuing mission in Dunfermline Embracing Our History

25,000 people a year experience the Abbey through our long and varied history which is all entwined with the history of Scotland itself!

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A Creative Space for Children in the Heart of the Community.Abbey Kids

A variety of art and crafts activities both big and small, as well as a snack, aimed for children of Primary School age

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Worship

Worship at Dunfermline Abbey follows a traditional Church of Scotland pattern with the Word of God taking central place. The main service is at 10.30am each Sunday, and the sacrament of Holy Communion is celebrated on the second Sundays of March, June, September and December. During school term-time, the congregation has been trialling an

Community

We are more than just a Sunday thing, it's something different for everyone, everyday! Having been a centre of Christian Worship on this site for over a thousand years we look forward to the future with confidence in our place in the life of the town of Dunfermline. (more…)

Music

Music has been an important feature of the liturgy at Dunfermline Abbey since the time of the Benedictine foundation in the twelfth century. In these earlier times music would have been sung at every service throughout the course of each day. (more…)

History

The Abbey Church is the centrepiece of Dunfermline, one of the oldest settlements in Scotland and once its proud capital.  The history of The Abbey is entwined with that of Scotland itself, as Dunfermline was the burial site of the Scottish monarchs after the island of Iona, and you will

Why the Abbey?

To be recognised as a vibrant, compassionate, self-sustaining Christian community, welcoming to all

Glorify God

We follow the traditional CofS pattern with the Word of God taking central place
Sing to the Lord

Music has been an important feature of the liturgy at Dunfermline Abbey
Love Community

We are more than just a Sunday thing, it’s something different for everyone, every day!.
Love people

The Abbey wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the people who worship, volunteer and visit!

Worship

Morning Worship

Join us for Morning Worship at 10:30am . The service is led by the minister, Rev MaryAnn R. Rennie . Matthew Beetschen, the Master of Music, will be at the organ, and leading the Abbey Choristers .

The Order of Service for all Services can be downloaded from our website. The new Order of Service is usually available on the Thursday before the Service.

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17th September 2023

24th September 2023

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Abbey News

Dedication of the New Ramp

On Sunday 3rd September we dedicated the new ramp into the Abbey. So now for the first time the Abbey Church is fully accessible to ...
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Pentecost

Some pictures from our Pentecost Service, Sunday 28th May 2023 ...
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St Margaret Visit

A group from the Hungarian Embassy and St Margaret's Church visited the St Margaret's Shrine and the Abbey on Sunday 21st May ...
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Annual Muster of The Airborne Alliance in Scotland

The Annual Muster The Airborne Alliance in Scotland held in Dunfermline Abbey and The Glen Pavilion on Sunday 14th May 2023 ...
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OUR VISION

To be recognised as a vibrant, compassionate, self-sustaining Christian community, welcoming to all
ABBEY HISTORY

The Abbey Church is the centrepiece of Dunfermline, one of the oldest settlements in Scotland and once its proud capital. The history of The Abbey is entwined with that of Scotland itself, as Dunfermline was the burial site of the Scottish monarchs before the adoption of the island of Iona, and you will see many reminders and relics there of great Scottish rulers of the past.

 

 

 

 

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It currently costs £558 per day to keep and maintain the Ministry of the historic Dunfermline Abbey which is wholly met by members of the congregation and donations from visitors.

Donating allows us to continue to offer ministry in Dunfermline and welcome over 25,000 people every year to discover the Abbey’s place in Scotlands rich history.

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Review of 2022

2022 was a very busy year for the Abbey, with celebrations including the 950th Anniversary of a place of worship on the site, visits from the King, Princess Anne and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland not to mention a full return to normal worship and special events after 2 years of Coronavirus!! So here is our “Review of 2022”

 

Our Team

Rev MaryAnn RennieMinister
Ewan RitchieProbationer Assistant Minister
Matthew BeetschenMaster of Music
Matt BainesChildren's and Family Worker
Frances McCaffertyJoint Session Clerk
David WilliamsJoint Session Clerk
Rev Duncan WeaverPilgrim Pastor
Leeza ClarkChurch Administrator

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Robert the Bruce


 

The Carnegie Tiffany Window


 

The Lost Tomb

Fife Pilgrim Way

For 400 years, St Andrews was one of the main pilgrimage destinations in Medieval Europe.  St Andrews may have been the main attraction, but pilgrims were also drawn to Dunfermline to visit St Margaret’s miraculous shrine within the abbey.

The Fife Pilgrim Way follows one of the routes taken by countless pilgrims to Scotland’s holy hot-spot.

 

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