The Scottish Episcopal Church joins the Anglican Church of Southern Africa in mourning the death of its former Primate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the College of Bishops, said: “It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of Archbishop Desmond… Continue reading Church mourns the death of Archbishop Tutu

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, gives his Christmas message from the Bishop’s House at Arpafeelie. “I’m bringing a Christmas and New Year message together as we begin to consider what life is going to be like in the year 2022,” says the… Continue reading A Christmas message: Jesus is our greatest gift

The Rev Maggie McTernan of the Scottish Episcopal Church will co-present BBC One Scotland’s worship programme Reflections at the Quay on Christmas Day. In an hour-long special, Ms McTernan, a priest at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow, and Canon Michael McMahon of St Convals, Linwood reflect on the Christmas story. In addition, Prof Ard Louis talks… Continue reading Rev McTernan hosts BBC’s Christmas Day worship

The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church has issued a further update on Covid regulations and restrictions. Following the announcement by the First Minister on Tuesday this week that more restrictions are to come in after Christmas, an e-mail was sent by the Advisory Group to Clergy, Lay Readers, Vestry Secretaries and Diocesan Secretaries… Continue reading Advisory Group update ahead of latest restrictions

The Winter 2021 edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal has just been published, and it is in three parts. First, Ann Loades CBE has curated several stimulating articles lending insight to the life and work of Lucy Menzies, a Scottish scholar and mystic, who is Commemorated in the Scottish Episcopal Church’s liturgical calendar on 24 November.… Continue reading Winter edition of Journal leads on Lucy Menzies

Over the next week, the Scottish Episcopal Church will broadcast a series of online services on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. On Friday evening at 11.30pm there will be a service of Midnight Mass led by the Primus, Bishop Mark Strange, with members of the Moray, Ross & Caithness Diocesan Youth Fellowship. On Christmas Day,… Continue reading Online worship schedule during Christmas

The College of Bishops has issued a pastoral letter as part of its continued support and guidance for all of the churches of the Scottish Episcopal Church during the pandemic. The College gives thanks for all the care and attention that church leaders have shown in these complex and difficult times, and urges that great… Continue reading College issues pastoral letter as Covid rules change

The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for Advent 4. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2021Advent4 Bishop Keith is joined by the Rev Beki Cansdale, from St John’s Cathedral, Oban. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube link… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Advent 4

The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church has issued an update on Covid regulations and restrictions in light of the spread of the Omicron variant. Following the announcement by the First Minister on Tuesday this week, an e-mail was sent by the Advisory Group to Clergy, Lay Readers, Vestry Secretaries and Diocesan Secretaries to… Continue reading Omicron variant: update from the Advisory Group

‘Whatever Covid brings, love and grace are still available to give and receive,’ was a timely reminder from the Rev Diana Hall on BBC Radio Scotland’s Thought for the Day this morning. The Rector of St Anne’s in Dunbar spoke about ways of finding true joy and peace this year, saying: “A friend of mine… Continue reading We can still find joy in anxious times, says Rev Hall