For Pentecost, Sunday 31 May the Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, celebrates the Eucharist from her home in Aberdeen. Bishop Anne will be joined virtually by the members of the congregations on Shetland. The Rev Martin Randall assists Bishop Anne, and the readers are Alma Lewis (Lay Reader) and Dougie &… Continue reading Online Worship for Pentecost
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Churches join in prayer on Day of Pentecost
Once more, churches across Scotland have come together to encourage Christians to join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday evening [31 May] in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, 14 Christian churches and organisations across the country, including the Scottish Episcopal Church, have co-signed the letter calling for prayer. Many of those joining… Continue reading Churches join in prayer on Day of Pentecost
No change to Bishops’ guidance at Phase 1
Following the announcement by the First Minister that Phase 1 of the Scottish Government’s route map will take effect tomorrow [Friday 29 May], the College of Bishops has confirmed that the minor easing of lockdown restrictions permitted under Phase 1 does not result in any change to existing guidance previously issued by the College of… Continue reading No change to Bishops’ guidance at Phase 1
Online Worship: Service of the Word – 28 May
Ros & Chris Brett, Lay Readers in the Diocese of Argyll & The Isles, will lead a Service of the Word on 28 May at 6.30pm. They are joined digitally by people from across the West of Scotland. The hymn is played and sung by John & Christine McIntosh, from Holy Trinity, Dunoon; the Psalm… Continue reading Online Worship: Service of the Word – 28 May
Online Worship for Seventh Sunday of Easter
For the Seventh Sunday of Easter, the Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane, celebrates the Eucharist from his home in Perth. Bishop Ian will be joined virtually by the members of the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane: Lis Burke, Diocesan Warden of Lay Readers reads from the book… Continue reading Online Worship for Seventh Sunday of Easter
Advisory Group formed to assist College of Bishops
The College of Bishops has previously announced the intention to issue guidance to the Scottish Episcopal Church in connection with the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions. An Advisory Group has now been established in the province for the purpose of producing guidance for local churches on the implications of the reopening of places of worship.… Continue reading Advisory Group formed to assist College of Bishops
14 churches in Scotland join in Call to Prayer
The Scottish Episcopal Church joins again with other churches and many thousands of people in Scotland in a Call to Prayer at 7pm on Sunday [24 May], in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This week, 14 Christian churches and organisations across the country will take part. Many of those joining together will also light candles… Continue reading 14 churches in Scotland join in Call to Prayer
Online Worship for Ascension Day
For the Feast of the Ascension, the Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, celebrates the Eucharist from his home in Edinburgh. Bishop John will be joined virtually by the members of the Diocese of Edinburgh. The service will begin at 11am on Thursday May 21. Links to the service will be available on… Continue reading Online Worship for Ascension Day
Primus encourages support for Thy Kingdom Come
The Primus is encouraging everyone to join the College of Bishops in taking part in the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ global prayer movement. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, has backed the Scottish Church Leaders Forum in calling all Christians to join the ecumenical season of prayer, which will run from… Continue reading Primus encourages support for Thy Kingdom Come
Zoom guidelines and etiquette for SEC use
Zoom has become a way of life for many of us during the coronavirus pandemic, with the video conferencing tool used for everything from work meetings and family gatherings to even funeral services. However although Zoom’s opportunities and advantages have been embraced globally, the software has not been without its problems. Last weekend, disruption to… Continue reading Zoom guidelines and etiquette for SEC use