The College of Bishops continues to lead online worship with the Scottish Episcopal Church this weekend, with the Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, celebrating the Eucharist on Palm Sunday. The service will be held in private at the Bishop’s House in Dundee, with the only exceptions to participation being immediate family living in… Continue reading Bishop Andrew leads Palm Sunday online worship
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Churches join in prayer on Palm Sunday evening
The Scottish Episcopal Church is again joining church groups across Scotland in asking Christians to join in prayer at 7pm this Palm Sunday evening. For the past two Sundays, thousands of Christians across the country answered the call to pray at the same time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week’s prayer is available… Continue reading Churches join in prayer on Palm Sunday evening
Joint statement from Faith leaders: “we all pray for the health and unity of our nation”
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange, joined faith leaders across Scotland in signing a joint statement calling on people of faith across the country to engage with, and pray for, the many community efforts that have sprung up in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The statement reads: “We are living through… Continue reading Joint statement from Faith leaders: “we all pray for the health and unity of our nation”
How we are helping those most in need
We know that many people from the Scottish Episcopal Church are key workers, or are volunteering to support vital networks during the coronavirus pandemic. Some will have signed up to the Scottish Government’s national volunteering campaign, Scotland Cares, launched this week. See https://www.gov.scot/…/national-volunteering-plan-for-coro…/ Others will have been involved already. SEC congregations have long been active in… Continue reading How we are helping those most in need
Lent reflection: Excited by anticipation of new life
By Rebecca Cromwell During the last few years, Lent for me, has been an uncertain, stressful and slightly miserable time. With final deadlines and exams looming, I have in some ways, forgotten to appreciate the true meaning of Lent and all the great things that come at the end of the 40 days. Lent should… Continue reading Lent reflection: Excited by anticipation of new life
‘Stay at home’ with online worship
The Scottish Episcopal Church will broadcast the second of its weekly Eucharistic services on Sunday (29 March). The service will be held in private, in line with SEC guidelines following government advice to suspend church services as part of the national effort to halt the spread of coronavirus. At the end of a week where… Continue reading ‘Stay at home’ with online worship
Scottish Christians asked to join in prayer every Sunday at 7pm
The Scottish Episcopal Church is joining church groups across Scotland in asking Christians to join in prayer at 7pm on Sunday evenings. Last Sunday, thousands of Christians across the country answered the call to pray at the same time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following positive feedback from last week’s prayer initiative, a further… Continue reading Scottish Christians asked to join in prayer every Sunday at 7pm
Coronavirus – Additional Guidance (26 March 2020)
In light of the latest Government guidance over the coronavirus pandemic, and the number of queries being fielded by Bishops and clergy seeking clarification on certain areas, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church today issues updated guidance on how to respond. This guidance supersedes any previous guidance on the subject areas covered… Continue reading Coronavirus – Additional Guidance (26 March 2020)
Closure of General Synod Office
The General Synod Office of the Scottish Episcopal Church in Edinburgh was closed today until further notice, as a response to the latest government guidelines on the coronavirus pandemic. In a message to GSO staff, provincial boards and committees, and diocesan offices, John Stuart, Secretary General, says that staff are now working from home and… Continue reading Closure of General Synod Office
Pope invites Christians to join in Lord’s Prayer
The Scottish Episcopal Church is encouraging members to join Christians around the world in saying the Lord’s Prayer at 11am on Wednesday (25 March). The move comes in response to an invitation from Pope Francis sent to all Christian leaders in which he asks that we invoke “together the graces from heaven” and ask “for… Continue reading Pope invites Christians to join in Lord’s Prayer