The Scottish Episcopal Institute now has its own dedicated website, which was launched earlier this month. Previously, all matters regarding the SEI were featured in a section of the Scottish Episcopal Church website, but the need for the Institute to make more use of its online presence has led to the creation of this new… Continue reading New website for Scottish Episcopal Institute

The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s Cathedral, Oban. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost2 Bishop Keith is joined by Shelagh Allan and Robert Garnett from the Cathedral of The Isles, Millport, Cumbrae; and the Very Rev Margi Campbell, Provost… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 2

General Synod 2022 took place at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh from 9 to 11 June. The meeting was held in hybrid format. While the majority of Synod members gathered in Edinburgh, a small number opted to join the meeting online. The Synod Agenda and Papers can be found here, along… Continue reading General Synod 2022: day-by-day reports and photos

Encouraging our young people back to church after the pandemic was the standout theme on the final day of General Synod 2022 in Edinburgh. A series of personal contributions from the Provincial Youth Committee gave honest assessments of where we find ourselves after lockdown, and inspiring visions of how we can flourish again. The Rev… Continue reading General Synod Day 3: ‘Don’t give up on the young’

The work of the Provincial Environment Group towards achieving a 2030 ‘net zero’ target was the highlight of the afternoon session on Day 2 of General Synod in Edinburgh. The session led by PEG member Robert Woodford was built around the question: ‘What is net zero?’ Robert told members that there is no single definition,… Continue reading General Synod Day 2: The pathway to net zero

The Rev Lee Johnston, priest-in-charge of St. Andrew’s, Ardrossan & St Peter’s, Dalry leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Andrew’s for Trinity Sunday. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Trinity Rev Lee is joined by members of the congregation at St Andrew’s. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Trinity Sunday 2022

The UK Government’s decision to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was condemned by the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church on the opening day of General Synod 2022. Members have gathered at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh for a first hybrid version of Synod. The majority are attending in person, with… Continue reading Primus condemns deportations as Synod opens

The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the feast of Pentecost. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC22Pentecost Bishop John is joined by Episcopalians from across Edinburgh Diocese, who are the readers and intercessor. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Children’s Chapel… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the feast of Pentecost

At today’s Service of Thanksgiving to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the Scottish Episcopal Church is represented by the Most Rev Mark Strange in his role as Primus. The service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London is one of the key events in the four days of celebrations to mark the Queen’s 70… Continue reading Primus attends Thanksgiving Service for The Queen