The thirteenth Grosvenor Essay, titled “Theology of Authority in the Ministry of the Church” is published today (1 September), and is available to download here: https://www.scotland.anglican.org/who-we-are/publications/grosvenor-essays/theology-of-authority-in-the-ministry-of-the-church-grosvenor-essay-no-13/ The Essay, written by the Doctrine Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church, discusses how the understanding of ‘authority’ in Christian ministry has deep roots in the New Testament and… Continue reading Thirteenth Grosvenor Essay is published
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Online worship from St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow
The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, leads a celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow. The service will begin at 11am and you can download the liturgy here: http://bit.ly/Glasgow30 You can join the service at: Bishop Kevin is joined digitally by the Rev Deborah Davison, Rector of Holy Trinity… Continue reading Online worship from St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow
Joint Call to Prayer: The presence of the Lord
The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 30 August in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. Churches Together In England continue to pray each Sunday at 7pm and are… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer: The presence of the Lord
Evening Prayer from St Margaret’s, Lossiemouth
The Rev Tembu Rongong, Priest in Charge at St Margaret’s, Lossiemouth and Holy Trinity, Elgin, leads a service of Evening Prayer, using the short form of Daily Prayer, from St Margaret’s, Lossiemouth. You can download the liturgy here: http://bit.ly/EveningPrayer27August And join the service from 6.30pm at: Facebook link available shortly Youtube Rev Tembu is joined… Continue reading Evening Prayer from St Margaret’s, Lossiemouth
August edition of Inspires Online now available
The August edition of Inspires Online – the free e-newsletter from the Scottish Episcopal Church – is now available. You can access it here. The latest edition covers the beginning of the election process for Argyll & The Isles, the announcement of General Synod 2020 as an online event, Glen 2020, the Red Book for… Continue reading August edition of Inspires Online now available
Election process begins for new Bishop
The process of electing a new bishop for the Diocese of Argyll & The Isles has begun in earnest, with the Electoral Synod meeting for the first time this month. The Preparatory Committee, which is responsible for compiling a shortlist of nominees, has also met. The vacant See arises after the translation of Bishop Kevin… Continue reading Election process begins for new Bishop
Bookings open for this year’s SEI Lecture
Bookings are open for virtual attendance this year’s Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture, to be given online by Dr Cathy Ross on Thursday 29 October 2020. Dr Ross will discuss ‘Mission and Formation in a Time of Lament and Hope: Reflections after Covid-19’ in what will be the fifth lecture in this annual series. Registration… Continue reading Bookings open for this year’s SEI Lecture
Online worship for Pentecost 12 from Aberdeen
The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, celebrates the Eucharist from her chapel at home in Aberdeen. The service will begin at 11am. You can download the liturgy here: http://bit.ly/Pentecost12 And you can join the service from 11am at: Bishop Anne is joined digitally by the Rev Terry Taggart, Rector of St… Continue reading Online worship for Pentecost 12 from Aberdeen
Joint Call to Prayer: responding to challenges
The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 23 August in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. Churches Together In England continue to pray each Sunday at 7pm and are… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer: responding to challenges
Service of the Word from Holy Trinity, Melrose
The Rev Philip Blackledge, Rector of Holy Trinity Melrose, lead a Service of the Word today [Thursday 20 August]. The service will begin at 6.30pm. Rev Philip will be assisted by Co-leader Jane Stevenson and joined digitally by Carrie Daye and Liz Williams, who are the readers; and Katie Blackledge who leads the intercessions. Music… Continue reading Service of the Word from Holy Trinity, Melrose