At the end of an unprecedented day in the history of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Primus, Bishop Mark Strange, reflects on a painful but necessary decision to suspend church services, and his belief that the way we now engage as we care for each other will make us stronger people, who will have found… Continue reading A message from the Primus
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Coronavirus – Cessation of Church Services
The College of Bishops continues to follow closely the developing situation in relation to coronavirus. The rapidly changing picture brings about changes on an almost daily basis. The College continues to hold in its prayers the clergy and laity of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the people of Scotland and the United Kingdom as a… Continue reading Coronavirus – Cessation of Church Services
Lent reflection: From injustice to flourishing for all God’s people
By Rachael Fraser Rachael Fraser When we talk about gender justice, what do we mean? It can be a term that is unfamiliar to many; it’s not gender equality, or women’s rights. The use of justice is deliberate; it indicates that there is an injustice present that should be addressed. And there is: unequal power… Continue reading Lent reflection: From injustice to flourishing for all God’s people
General Synod postponed
This year’s General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) has been postponed because of the outbreak of coronavirus. The Standing Committee of the SEC reached the difficult decision with regret, having considered the latest information available, the estimated timetable for the spread of COVID-19 and the peak period of infection, the welfare and wellbeing… Continue reading General Synod postponed
Joint statement from Faith Leaders in Scotland on Coronavirus: “Society thrives when we look after each other”
Faith leaders in Scotland have made a joint statement on Coronavirus. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Leo Cushley, Roman Catholic Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh; The Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Imam Sayed Ali Abbas… Continue reading Joint statement from Faith Leaders in Scotland on Coronavirus: “Society thrives when we look after each other”
Lent reflection: restoring our damage to God’s creation
Public reactions to the science of the climate emergency fall with-in a broad spectrum, from denial to despairing acceptance of our ultimate fate. The geological rhythms of the earth are being distorted and the atmosphere polluted with an excess of CO2. We are running out of time and once critical thresholds have been reached, the… Continue reading Lent reflection: restoring our damage to God’s creation
Scottish Episcopal Church issues new advice on COVID-19 for members and clergy
The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) today issued updated guidance on how members and clergy should respond to the spread of coronavirus (COVID 19), following recent developments. Up until now, the SEC has followed guidance issued by the Church of England in connection with coronavirus. The Church of England has now changed its advice, and as… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church issues new advice on COVID-19 for members and clergy
World Day of Prayer 2020
On World Day of Prayer (6 March), the Primus offers a prayer for all those who will be praying together today. We pray today for all those who are gathering for the World Day of prayer, we give thanks for the ministry of the Christians in Zimbabwe who have prepared the worship material and prayer… Continue reading World Day of Prayer 2020
International Women’s Day service live on Radio 4
To mark International Women’s Day on Sunday, BBC Radio 4 will broadcast its Sunday Worship programme from St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Glasgow. The service will be led by congregation member Pat Bennett, who is also a member of the Iona Community. The programme, titled The Woman at the Well of Living Water, will showcase… Continue reading International Women’s Day service live on Radio 4
Digital Engagement in Lent
Dr Lisa Curtice In the second of our series of Lent reflections from a variety of voices within the Scottish Episcopal Church, second year ordinand Dr Lisa Curtice of the Scottish Episcopal Institute weighs up the pros and cons of a digital detox as part of Lenten discipline. As we drove home through the snow… Continue reading Digital Engagement in Lent