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

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

This year’s St Aidan’s Lectures will be given by the Rev Canon Prof Michael Hull, Pantonian Professor of Divinity and Principal of the Scottish Episcopal Institute, who will discuss Credal Christianity. Monday evenings-4, 11, 18, and 25 November from 7.30pm GMT on Zoom. The Scottish Prayer Book includes three Creeds—the Apostles’, Nicene and Athanasian—commonly called… Continue reading St Aidan’s Lectures 2024: Credal Christianity Revisited

The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) today launches an exciting new initiative which will offer two scholarships to applicants from the Global South, aimed at building and strengthening relationships within the Anglican Communion. The PhD scholarships in Divinity, Theology, and Religious Studies have been developed by the Global Partnerships Committee of the SEC. Each scholarship lasts… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church launches international scholarships

The Net Zero team will be running a series of webinars in 2025 with the first taking place on 26 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 on… Continue reading Upcoming webinars from the Net Zero team

The Right Rev Dr John Armes has announced that he will retire as Bishop of Edinburgh on 31 August this year. Bishop John, who was consecrated as 26th Bishop of Edinburgh in May 2012, will reach his 70th birthday later this year. Confirming his retirement in a letter to the Clergy of the Diocese of… Continue reading Bishop of Edinburgh announces retirement date

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church shares his Christmas message. A joyful Christmas to you. I’m here in the Cathedral in Inverness having just celebrated the Eucharist on this Christmas Eve. I’ve been gathered here to allow the sacraments to be distributed to those places across the diocese where they… Continue reading The Primus’ 2024 Christmas Message

The College of Bishops has authorised a revised Daily Prayer for Experimental Use, running from Advent Sunday 2024 until General Synod 2030. After some unavoidable delays, the revised Daily Prayer is now available. The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange said: “I’m delighted to report that after months of work, the revised Daily Prayer for the… Continue reading Daily Prayer for experimental use published