The Scottish Episcopal Church will broadcast the second of its weekly Eucharistic services on Sunday (29 March). The service will be held in private, in line with SEC guidelines following government advice to suspend church services as part of the national effort to halt the spread of coronavirus. At the end of a week where… Continue reading ‘Stay at home’ with online worship
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Scottish Christians asked to join in prayer every Sunday at 7pm
The Scottish Episcopal Church is joining church groups across Scotland in asking Christians to join in prayer at 7pm on Sunday evenings. Last Sunday, thousands of Christians across the country answered the call to pray at the same time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following positive feedback from last week’s prayer initiative, a further… Continue reading Scottish Christians asked to join in prayer every Sunday at 7pm
Coronavirus – Additional Guidance (26 March 2020)
In light of the latest Government guidance over the coronavirus pandemic, and the number of queries being fielded by Bishops and clergy seeking clarification on certain areas, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church today issues updated guidance on how to respond. This guidance supersedes any previous guidance on the subject areas covered… Continue reading Coronavirus – Additional Guidance (26 March 2020)
Closure of General Synod Office
The General Synod Office of the Scottish Episcopal Church in Edinburgh was closed today until further notice, as a response to the latest government guidelines on the coronavirus pandemic. In a message to GSO staff, provincial boards and committees, and diocesan offices, John Stuart, Secretary General, says that staff are now working from home and… Continue reading Closure of General Synod Office
Pope invites Christians to join in Lord’s Prayer
The Scottish Episcopal Church is encouraging members to join Christians around the world in saying the Lord’s Prayer at 11am on Wednesday (25 March). The move comes in response to an invitation from Pope Francis sent to all Christian leaders in which he asks that we invoke “together the graces from heaven” and ask “for… Continue reading Pope invites Christians to join in Lord’s Prayer
Church Buildings Closed to Public Until Further Notice
The College of Bishops has taken the “difficult and painful” decision that the church and cathedral buildings of the Scottish Episcopal Church should now be closed to the public until further notice. A letter to all Clergy, Lay Readers, Vestry Secretaries, Diocesan Secretaries and Diocesan Offices states: “The College of Bishops sends you our heartfelt… Continue reading Church Buildings Closed to Public Until Further Notice
Lambeth Conference postponed until 2021
This year’s Lambeth Conference has been postponed until next year because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The decennial meeting of bishops from all parts of the Anglican Communion was last held in 2008, and this year’s hosting had already been delayed by two years in a bid to maximise attendance. All six members… Continue reading Lambeth Conference postponed until 2021
Online worship: ‘From my home to your home’
As announced yesterday, the Scottish Episcopal Church will begin broadcasting weekly Eucharistic services from our media channels from Sunday (22 March) onwards. The services will be held in private with no congregation, in line with SEC guidelines following government advice to suspend church services as part of the national effort to halt the spread of… Continue reading Online worship: ‘From my home to your home’
How to Join Our Online Sunday Worship
As part of the ongoing response to the Coronavirus pandemic the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) will this Sunday (22 March) begin broadcasting video coverage of Eucharistic services via its website, social media channels and YouTube channel. The web page for the broadcast is located at www.scotland.anglican.org/broadcast-sunday-worship The first service, led by the Most Rev Mark Strange,… Continue reading How to Join Our Online Sunday Worship
Churches join together in call for National Day of Prayer
Churches have joined together in Scotland to sign a letter commending the Call for a National Day of Prayer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Signatories include the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Scotland, the United Free Church, the United Reformed Church, the Baptist Union of Scotland, the Methodist Church,… Continue reading Churches join together in call for National Day of Prayer