YOUTH AND FAMILY

Hi, my name is Sandy Edwards, and I’m the Youth and Family Worker at Granton Baptist Church. I’m originally from South Africa but have made Edinburgh my home for the past four years.

At Granton Baptist, I’m privileged to be involved in a variety of ministries that focus on building relationships and nurturing faith across generations.

I work together with volunteers in running the Junior Church every Sunday, where children explore the Christian faith through Bible stories, crafts, and games. The children are divided into groups and are encouraged to discuss the day’s story and reflect on how it connects to our everyday lives.

I’m also part of our Foodbank team, which provides not only essential support but also opportunities to connect with our local community and better understand its needs. In addition, I help with the Toddlers Group — a welcoming space where parents and carers can meet others in similar situations while the little ones enjoy free play with a variety of fun toys. Both of these ministries offer a chance to build meaningful relationships in a relaxed and friendly environment.

You’ll also find me at Brew and Blether on Wednesdays from 1pm–3pm — a time for tea, chat, crafts, and games. I love meeting new people and hearing their stories.

Beyond church, I’ve been enjoying getting to know the children at Forthview Primary during our weekly games sessions. This is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships. Our Youth Group meets every second Friday from 6:30pm–8:30pm. We share a meal, talk about life and faith, and have a lot of fun together. I am hoping to have more volunteers so that we can then meet every Friday.

At the heart of everything I do is a simple belief: relationships matter. I believe each person has a unique and beautiful gift to share with the world, and I look forward to discovering and celebrating those gifts together as we grow in faith and community.

Please feel free to get in touch — I’d love to hear from you and find out how I can best support you and your family. My email address is youth@grantonbatist.org