Dunfermline Abbey

Dunfermline Abbey

A worshipping community since 1072
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Abbey Life

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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Abbey Worship

Worship at Dunfermline Abbey follows a traditional Church of Scotland pattern with the Word of God taking central place. Morning Worship takes place every Sunday at 10.30 with Coffee and Tea served before the service from 9:45 in the Church...
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Visit the Abbey

Dunfermline Abbey sits at the heart of Dunfermline, Scotland’s ancient capital. Dunfermline lies thirty minutes from the centre of Edinburgh, across the spectacular Forth Bridges. Dunfermline`s royal and monastic past dominates a town whose lifeblood...
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Music at the Abbey

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...
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Welcome

Morning Worship takes place at 10.30am every Sunday.

There is a creche available, and the Abbey Kids and the Abbey Youth Group meet during the service.
(during school term time).

Coffee and Tea are served from 9:45am in the Church Hall in Abbey Park Place.

All are welcome to all of our services

Christmas at the Abbey

Messy Advent Messy Advent
Messy Advent
An afternoon of crafts and activities associated with Advent and Christmas, and rounded off with a story, singing and a prayer. An intergenerational way of exploring being church, that ends with a meal. The event is free. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult. All are welcome.
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Blue Christmas Blue Christmas
Blue Christmas
A place and space for memories and reflection
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Nine Lessons and Carols Nine Lessons and Carols
Nine Lessons and Carols
A traditional carol service led by the Abbey Choristers, retelling the story of the fall of humanity, the promise of the Messiah and the birth of Jesus using both Old and New Testament readings. All are welcome. At the end of the service there is an opportunity to stay and...
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Carols@Crossford Carols@Crossford
Carols@Crossford
An evening of carol singing and Christmas readings, with tea, coffee and mince pies.
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Christingle Christingle
Christingle
An early Christmas Eve service particularly for children and those who bring them. Includes carols, a story and an explanation of Christingle.
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The Road to Bethlehem The Road to Bethlehem
The Road to Bethlehem
An early evening of song and recitation performed by Frances McCafferty and Matthew Beetschen
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Gallery

Bicentennial Schools Concert Bicentennial Schools Concert
Bicentennial Schools Concert
Some pictures from the fantastic concert held as part of the Abbey's...
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BB Dedication Service BB Dedication Service
BB Dedication Service
Today we welcomed the 4th Dunfermline (Abbey) Company and members of the...
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Celebration of the Young Church Celebration of the Young Church
Celebration of the Young Church
Some pictures from the service celebration the Young Church.
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The Incredible History of Fife The Incredible History of Fife
The Incredible History of Fife
Some pictures from the launch event for "Fife From Earliest Times to...
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1st Summer Walk – 2019 1st Summer Walk – 2019
1st Summer Walk – 2019
A lovely evening for a walk round Crossford
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Messy Lent Messy Lent
Messy Lent
Another great morning of activities, craft, games, stories and food at our...
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Rosie’s Last Sunday Rosie’s Last Sunday
Rosie’s Last Sunday
After 14 months Rosies period of familiarisation came to an end on...
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Through the Trees and Over the Rooftops Through the Trees and Over the Rooftops
Through the Trees and Over the Rooftops
Glimpses of the Abbey from around the town
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