Edinburgh City Mission
Encyclopedia
Edinburgh City Mission is a Christian
charitable organization
whose remit covers Edinburgh
, Scotland
, UK
. It is dedicated to sharing the Gospel
of Jesus Christ
and providing practical help and support to those in need.
The headquarters is in Leith, on Pilrig Street.
ECM is active in various forms of evangelism, including cold-contact evangelism on the streets, setting up special events, but is more well-known for its work in the poorer, deprived areas of the city.
ECM helped found the Care Van in association with Bethany Christian Trust
and has responsibility for some of the background work with this activity.
They also run a drop-in centre in West Pilton
which is currently open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. There are several things that go along with this drop-in centre, including the Basics Bank, which is a resource for people who are struggling to afford basic necessities to get things such as food, clothing, and domestic goods.
ECM now runs two projects that promote creationism and speak out against evolution.
, six years after the first City Mission
in the world, Glasgow City Mission
was founded in another Scottish
city.
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
charitable organization
Charitable organization
A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization . It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A charitable organization is a type of non-profit organization (NPO). It differs from other types of NPOs in that it centers on philanthropic goals A...
whose remit covers Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
, UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. It is dedicated to sharing the Gospel
Gospel
A gospel is an account, often written, that describes the life of Jesus of Nazareth. In a more general sense the term "gospel" may refer to the good news message of the New Testament. It is primarily used in reference to the four canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John...
of Jesus Christ
Jesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
and providing practical help and support to those in need.
The headquarters is in Leith, on Pilrig Street.
ECM is active in various forms of evangelism, including cold-contact evangelism on the streets, setting up special events, but is more well-known for its work in the poorer, deprived areas of the city.
ECM helped found the Care Van in association with Bethany Christian Trust
Bethany Christian Trust
Bethany Christian Trust is a registered Scottish charity based in Edinburgh. It was set up to relieve the suffering and meet the long-term needs of homeless and vulnerable people....
and has responsibility for some of the background work with this activity.
They also run a drop-in centre in West Pilton
West Pilton
West Pilton is a housing estate in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is north of Ferry Road, east of Muirhouse, and immediately west of East Pilton and then Granton....
which is currently open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. There are several things that go along with this drop-in centre, including the Basics Bank, which is a resource for people who are struggling to afford basic necessities to get things such as food, clothing, and domestic goods.
ECM now runs two projects that promote creationism and speak out against evolution.
History
Edinburgh City Mission was founded in 1832 by David NasmithDavid Nasmith
David Nasmith founded The City Mission Movement in the UK, the US and in Europe.-Biography:Born in Glasgow Scotland in March 1799, Nasmith commenced working in manufacturing as an apprentice...
, six years after the first City Mission
City Mission
The City Mission movement started in Glasgow in January 1826 when David Nasmith, founded the Glasgow City Mission . It was an interdenominational agency working alongside churches and other Christian agencies to provide for the spiritual and material welfare of those in need.Agencies in the...
in the world, Glasgow City Mission
Glasgow City Mission
Glasgow City Mission is a Christian charitable organisation whose remit covers Glasgow, Scotland. It is dedicated to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and providing practical help and support to homeless and disadvantaged people.-History:...
was founded in another Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
city.