Following the sad news of the death of Bishop Keith Riglin, the College of Bishops has published a prayer, prepared by the provincial Liturgy Committee, which can be used in church services this weekend.  The prayer has been communicated to Clergy and is made available here for personal use. God, our Creator, by whose power your… Continue reading Prayer for use in churches following the death of Bishop Keith Riglin

Following the sad news of the death of Bishop Keith Riglin, the College of Bishops has published a prayer, prepared by the provincial Liturgy Committee, which can be used in church services this weekend.  The prayer has been communicated to Clergy and is made available here for personal use. God, our Creator, by whose power your… Continue reading Prayer for use in churches following the death of Bishop Keith Riglin

Following the sad news of the death of Bishop Keith Riglin, the College of Bishops has published a prayer, prepared by the provincial Liturgy Committee, which can be used in church services this weekend.  The prayer has been communicated to Clergy and is made available here for personal use. God, our Creator, by whose power your… Continue reading Prayer for use in churches following the death of Bishop Keith Riglin

The start of the academic year brings new opportunities to engage with lectures from the Scottish Episcopal Institute and the Church & Academy Seminar. There will be no meeting of the Seminar during September, however your attention is drawn to the Inaugural Lecture of the Rev Dr Michael Hull as Pantonian Professor of Divinity, to… Continue reading Upcoming Lectures from the Scottish Episcopal Institute and the Church & Academy Seminar

The Church of God rejoices in welcoming the Rev Jackie Fenton who was ordained Vocational Deacon by Bishop Kevin at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow on Sunday 3 September 2023. Jackie will continue her ministry with the good people of Christ Church, Lanark. Working closely with the Bishop and the priests with whom they serve,… Continue reading Ordination of Jackie Fenton to the Diaconate

Following the success of the 2021 conference, “Gender and Liturgy in Conversation”, the Responding to the Sacred group of Scottish Episcopalians produced its second conference this September, titled Responding to the Sacred: Inclusive Liturgies/Porous Walls – New Conversations. Organised in collaboration with the Provincial Liturgy Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the event aims to… Continue reading Responding to the Sacred: Inclusive Liturgies/Porous Walls

The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Wilhelmina Nesbitt, Rector of St John’s, Greenock, as the newest canon of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow. Willi has served in the Diocese since 2017, in a journey of ordained ministry spanning over two decades from… Continue reading The Rev Wilhelmina Nesbitt Appointed as New Canon

The Rev Canon Stuart Bain (member of All Saints, Challoch) introduces the newly formed Diocesan Environment Group as part of the wider Net Zero Action Plan of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Stuart writes: “Some of the abiding images of this summer have been the catastrophic wildfires in many places across the world, allied to record-breaking… Continue reading Introducing the Diocesan Environment Group

Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old. This September, across the country doors will be opened wide, welcoming visitors to uncover hidden gems and experience familiar places through fresh eyes. And the best part? All Doors Open Days events and activities are free! During Doors Open… Continue reading Doors Open Days 2023

St Augustine’s Dumbarton will be celebrating their 150th anniversary with a range of events starting this Sunday 27 August and running until Thursday 31 August. All are welcome! Please share far and wide! •Sunday 27 August at 11am – Patronal Festival Eucharist presided by Bishop Kevin: pipes, bells & smells, followed by festive lunch. (please… Continue reading St Augustine’s, Dumbarton Prepares for 150th Anniversary Celebration