SEC awarded £490,000 by Benefact Trust to support Net Zero work

The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Benefact Trust. This partnership will deliver a new Net Zero Grant Awards Programme, providing £700,000 in combined funding from Benefact Trust and the provincial Buildings Grants Fund. Churches will be nominated by each of the Scottish Episcopal dioceses and invited to apply for… Continue reading SEC awarded £490,000 by Benefact Trust to support Net Zero work

Miriam’s Sisters, Deborah’s Daughters – a short course in Lent 2025 from the SEI

The latest in the series of online short courses provided by the Scottish Episcopal Institute will take place throughout Lent, exploring a fresh approach to church leadership in the current times of change. The course, titled “Miriam’s Sisters, Deborah’s Daughters: When Women Lead the Way” will be led by the Rev Liz Crumlish, Priest-in-Charge at St… Continue reading Miriam’s Sisters, Deborah’s Daughters – a short course in Lent 2025 from the SEI

Upcoming Webinars from the Provincial Net Zero Team

The Provincial Net Zero team will be running a series of webinars in 2025 with the first taking place on 16 January with a presentation from Dougie Spencer, Funding Manager for the National Lottery, giving an overview session of the National Lottery Community Fund Awards for All programme. This SEC focused webinar will provide context… Continue reading Upcoming Webinars from the Provincial Net Zero Team

Thirtieth Anniversary of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood in the Scottish Episcopal Church

On this day thirty years ago across the country, 42 women were ordained priests for the first time in the Scottish Episcopal Church. Many more have been ordained since. Today, we raise up to God their ministry and witness, encircling them with love and thanksgiving. Photos: The first eight women ordained in St Mary’s Cathedral,… Continue reading Thirtieth Anniversary of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood in the Scottish Episcopal Church

Clergy Conference 2024

In our hearts, we encircle in prayer and love the clergy serving our Diocese, remembering also those gathered for our Clergy Conference in Stranraer. Heavenly Father, in every age you raise up pastors and leaders for your Church to reflect the light of Christ and to lead us in the way of holiness. We thank… Continue reading Clergy Conference 2024