The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below in English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “‘Are we there yet?’ We… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 6 June at 7pm

Download the Revised Pastoral Guidelines here: Version 6 – 4.6.21

The Doctrine Committee’s new book Made in the Image of God: Being Human in the Christian Tradition has just been published by Sacristy Press. The online launch, including an introduction from the Primus, took place on 28 May and it can be watched here. [embedded content] “This new book of twelve essays from the Doctrine Committee… Continue reading Online launch for Doctrine Committee book

The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow. You can download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/SECTrinity You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday morning Bishop Kevin is assisted by Liam Brown and Kayden Harper, both of whom… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Trinity Sunday

The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together on Trinity Sunday in prayer, which appears below in English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “The vision… Continue reading Join Call to Prayer, Sunday 30 May at 7pm

Congregational singing is to be permitted in areas that are in level 0 and 1 from Monday next week, providing face masks are worn and social distancing is maintained. The Scottish Government has also confirmed that following a recent review, it will also be possible for a congregation to sing at life events in levels… Continue reading Congregational singing to be allowed in levels 0&1

Bishop Anne Dyer’s pilgrimage in Orkney comes to an end today, with a visit to St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. The Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney has walked the St Magnus Way over the past week, as part of the  ‘Season of Pilgrimage’ in the Scottish Episcopal Church. The 58-mile route is a long distance… Continue reading Bishop Anne completes St Magnus pilgrimage

The Primus will speak to the Church of Scotland General Assembly this afternoon, to address the proposed Saint Andrew Declaration between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Scotland. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, has been invited to speak to the Assembly as agreement is sought on formal… Continue reading Primus to address Declaration at General Assembly

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Michael and All Angels, Inverness. You can download the liturgy ahead of the service here: http://bit.ly/SECPentecost You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday morning Bishop… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost

Churches are reminded that although the Scottish Government recently announced a slight easing of restrictions around singing in places of worship which took effect earlier this week, congregational singing is still not permitted. An update is expected from the Scottish Government on congregational singing, but it has not yet been issued. The Scottish Government’s most… Continue reading Reminder of guidance on congregational singing