The College of Bishops has authorised, for experimental use, liturgical material for times of lament, writes Rev Canon Dr Nicholas Taylor, Convener of the Liturgy Committee. An order of the Eucharist, based on the most recent iteration of Scottish Liturgy 1982 but with special material, has been in use in most if not all dioceses for… Continue reading Sign up for ‘Liturgy for Lament’ webinars

The Rt Rev Edward Luscombe, former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, has died at the age of 97 after a period of illness. Bishop Ted, as he was best known, was Bishop of Brechin for 15 years and served as Primus from 1985 until his retirement in 1990. The Most Rev Mark Strange, current… Continue reading Death of Bishop Ted Luscombe, former Primus

May’s Newsletter celebrates SEI’s engagement with the United Reformed Church in Scotland. Reflections are offered by the Principal of The Scottish College, by two URC candidates who have been studying at SEI for the past three years, and by the Revd Stewart Cutler who serves on Institute Council. We also learn of the involvement in… Continue reading May SEI Newsletter published

The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s Cathedral, Oban. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC22Easter3 Bishop Keith is joined by the Very Rev Margi Campbell, Provost of the Cathedral, and the Rev Beki Cansdale, Curate. The organist is the Rev… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for 3 Easter

The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, leads a live streamed service from St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow for the Second Sunday of Easter. You can find the 1982 Scottish Liturgy here. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Live generated subtitles are available on Facebook only, if selected by… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Second Sunday of Easter

As the Nationality and Borders Bill returns to the House of Commons, senior church leaders including the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church have written to all MPs urging them to use their influence to make changes to the Bill. It is expected that MPs will vote on amendments proposed by the House of Lords.… Continue reading Church leaders urge MPs to amend Nationality Bill

After his return from pilgrimage to the Holy Land, Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, offers an Easter message as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  The message can be watched in full here and a transcription appears below. “It’s been an interesting Holy Week,” says Bishop Mark. “I was preaching… Continue reading Easter message from the Primus: ‘Rejoice, for the resurrection is for all people’

The recent launch of the Toolkit, Checklist and Energy Footprint Analyser by the Provincial Environment Group marked the Scottish Episcopal Church’s commitment to working towards Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030. The launch included the request that an initial analysis of the ‘energy foot-print’ of our churches for 2021 be carried out. The analysis findings… Continue reading Reminder: Submit Toolkit Analyser by 25 May

Maundy Thursday – 14 April The Very Rev Sarah Murray leads a Celebration of the Eucharist on Maundy Thursday, followed by a Vigil. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECMaundyThursday2022 The Service will begin at 7pm, and the online Vigil will start afterwards, lasting through the night. All are invited to participate as much or… Continue reading Online Worship in Holy Week 2022

Following a short break, the Lent study series “Episcopalians and their Ethics”, led by the Rev Dr Michael Hull, returns this Monday (11 April) at 7pm. The third session titled “How do I tell good from evil?” premieres on Monday 11 April at 7pm. The session will be broadcast from 7pm at: Facebook Youtube The… Continue reading ‘Episcopalians and their Ethics’ series resumes