As the Covid death toll in the UK passes the 100,000 mark, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has asked for prayers for all those who have suffered during the pandemic. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have also issued a call for England to pause and reflect, to remember those who… Continue reading Prayers for the 100,000 lost in the Covid pandemic

The coming of spring and the hope that it brings during these difficult days is the theme of the Rt Rev Anne Dyer’s regular column in the Press & Journal newspaper. The Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney talks about green shoots visible in the frozen ground, and the new life coming that is entirely beyond… Continue reading Hope springs eternal, writes Bishop Anne

The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from his home in Dundee, with clergy & members of St Mary’s Arbroath and St Peter’s, Auchmithie. You can download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/Epiphany3 The service begins at 11am and can be joined at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Third Sunday after Epiphany

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday, 24 January. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “In the Gospel of John, Jesus prays for all those… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 24 January at 7pm

The Rev Diana Hall is the guest on BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Thought For The Day’ slot on Thursday 21 January. Ms Hall, Rector of St Anne’s in Dunbar, is expected to be on between 7.20am and 7.30am during the Good Morning Scotland programme, subject to schedule variation. The programme will be available again shortly after… Continue reading Rev Diana Hall on BBC’s ‘Thought for the Day’

News of the death of the Bishop of Swaziland, Ellinah Wamukoya, has been met with great sadness in Scotland, where she was a great friend and a regular visitor thanks to the Diocese of Brechin’s long-standing relationship with the Diocese of Swaziland. Bishop Ellinah, who was the first female bishop in the Anglican Church in… Continue reading Loss of Bishop Ellinah is mourned in Scotland

Following media reports that church leaders have threatened legal action if the Scottish Government does not reverse its recent decision to close places of worship during the current phase of the Covid pandemic, the Primus would like to make clear that the Scottish Episcopal Church is not part of the group seeking change. “Having worked… Continue reading SEC not part of legal threat over church closures

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday, 17 January. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “‘O Lord, you have searched me and known me.’ The… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 17 January at 7pm

The Rt Rev Dr John Armes leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the Second Sunday after Epiphany from his home in Edinburgh. The order of service can be downloaded here: http://bit.ly/Epiphany2SEC The service will begin at 11am and can be joined at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday morning Bishop John is joined by the… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Second Sunday after Epiphany

The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange has signed a joint statement with Faith Leaders from across Scotland in support of the Covid-19 vaccination programme.  The statement, issued on 15 January is produced in full below: “We faith leaders in Scotland understand the difficulty that our communities are facing during this pandemic. We urge all… Continue reading Statement of Faith Leaders in Scotland in support of Covid-19 vaccination programme