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Sunday Morning on Radio Scotland with Bishop Richard Holloway

Bishop Richard Holloway returns to the airwaves this weekend as host of the ‘Sunday Morning’ show on BBC Radio Scotland. Over the next six weeks, the former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church will be at the helm as he guides listeners through ‘two hours of music and conversation with a faith and ethical perspective… Continue reading Sunday Morning on Radio Scotland with Bishop Richard Holloway

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Strong Episcopalian links at St Paul’s Cathedral, London

February has had a truly Episcopalian flavour for the congregation of St Paul’s Cathedral, London! Keen to build connections with the Province in which he previously worked, the Revd Canon James Milne, formerly Rector of St Bride’s, Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway, and now Residentiary Canon and Precentor in St Paul’s, invited two SEC clergy… Continue reading Strong Episcopalian links at St Paul’s Cathedral, London

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‘Why I enjoy Lent.’ A personal reflection from the Primus

This Ash Wednesday the Primus, Bishop Mark, offers a reflection on beginning the season of Lent. This is the first of a series of reflections from a variety of voices within the Scottish Episcopal Church that will be published as the Church journeys through Lent and Holy Week. I like Lent. I know that might… Continue reading ‘Why I enjoy Lent.’ A personal reflection from the Primus

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Scottish winner goes into UK final of church photography competition

A frosty winter scene in Edinburgh has been awarded first place in the Scottish section of a competition to celebrate churches across the UK through photography. St Cuthbert’s, in Colinton, was named the regional winner ahead of a clutch of impressive entries from Scotland in the Parish Pixels competition, organised by Ecclesiastical Insurance. The winning… Continue reading Scottish winner goes into UK final of church photography competition

Diocesan Chrism Mass – 29th February 2020 – Holy Trinity, Ayr

This year, the Diocesan Chrism Mass will be held on Saturday, 29th February at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Ayr as part of the Synod Eucharist, begining at 10am, 25 Fullarton Street, Ayr, KA7 1UB. Remember to bring your oil stocks! Come and witness the Blessing of the Oils that will be used throughout the life… Continue reading Diocesan Chrism Mass – 29th February 2020 – Holy Trinity, Ayr

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Church and the Academy – the Rev Dr Merete Thomassen

The next meeting of the Church and the Academy will meet on Tuesday, 25th February at 5.30pm (No 4 The Square, G12 8QQ) and will discuss Prayer in a New Culture. Intercessions in Contemporary Services will be addressed by the Rev Dr Merete Thomassen, Associate Professor of Liturgical Studies in the Faculty of Theology, University… Continue reading Church and the Academy – the Rev Dr Merete Thomassen

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Churchyard orchard project looks set to bear fruit

A leafy suburb of Edinburgh has just become a bit leafier thanks to one of the Scottish Episcopal Church’s congregations, who have recalled the area’s horticultural heritage by starting an orchard in the church garden. St Ninian’s in Comely Bank has planted eight apple trees in its grounds as part of an ecumenical pilot project… Continue reading Churchyard orchard project looks set to bear fruit

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Moved by Music: Bishop Anne Dyer with Cameron Stout

From Abide With Me to Aretha Franklin … the Right Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, spoke candidly to Big Brother winner Cameron Stout on BBC Radio Scotland’s Moved by Music show about her secular childhood, coming to faith, facing and overcoming hurtful rejection as a woman, the music that has inspired her… Continue reading Moved by Music: Bishop Anne Dyer with Cameron Stout

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