The Autumn edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal has been published, on the subject of Christian funerals. “Funerals form a significant part of the liturgical life of any religious community, and the Scottish Episcopal Church is no exception,” says Journal editor the Rev Dr Michael Hull. “It is not so much the inevitability of… Continue reading Autumn edition of SEI Journal available now
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A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 17
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s, Inverness. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost17 Bishop Mark is joined by the Rev Ellie Charman. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Auto generated subtitles are available on Facebook.
Episcopal Synod decides appeal
The Episcopal Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church met yesterday, 29 September 2022, to consider the appeal by the Rt Rev Anne Dyer against her suspension as Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney following the lodging of formal complaints of misconduct. The suspension had been set aside in August after notice of appeal was received and… Continue reading Episcopal Synod decides appeal
Vacancy: Rector, St Columba, Bathgate & St Peter, Linlithgow
RectorA full time positionSt Columba, Bathgatewww.stcolumbasbathgate.org.ukandSt Peter, Linlithgowwww.stpeterslinlithgow.co.ukRemuneration: Scottish Episcopal Church Clergy Standard Stipend Located in the central belt of Scotland, the combined churches of St Columba’s Bathgate and St Peter’s Linlithgow are looking for a new rector. We are friendly and welcoming congregations who play an active part in our respective communities. We are… Continue reading Vacancy: Rector, St Columba, Bathgate & St Peter, Linlithgow
The Queen Remembered, Part 4: A childhood at Glamis Castle
In the fourth part of our series on the Queen’s links with the Scottish Episcopal Church, we look to Glamis Castle, a location which has figured prominently in the story of the royal family and a place which was visited several times by Queen Elizabeth II in her younger years. Glamis Castle is often described… Continue reading The Queen Remembered, Part 4: A childhood at Glamis Castle
A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 16
Online worship for Sunday 25 September comes from the Youth Fellowship at Holy Trinity, Dunfermline, led by the Rev Canon Richard Grosse. Download the order of service on Sunday at: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost16 You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook (due to a technical issue from Facebook please refresh the page if you cannot see… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 16
Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen: Please pray with me today, asks Primus
The state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen takes place at 11am today at Westminster Abbey in London. Bishop Mark Strange, Primus, will represent the Scottish Episcopal Church at the service. He is one of three leaders who will represent in the churches of Scotland in the funeral procession, along with The Rt Rev Dr… Continue reading Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen: Please pray with me today, asks Primus
Primus and faith leaders meet with King Charles
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church was among faith leaders who were invited to meet His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace on Friday evening. For the Primus, it was a second encounter with the King in a short space of time, having met the new King at the Scottish Parliament on Monday evening… Continue reading Primus and faith leaders meet with King Charles
The Queen Remembered, Part 3: A Primus preaches at Sandringham
In Part 3 of our series which takes a look at the Queen’s links with the Scottish Episcopal Church, we hear from the Rt Rev Bruce Cameron, former Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, who was a guest of the Queen at Sandringham when he served as Primus. Bishop Bruce had met the Queen during a… Continue reading The Queen Remembered, Part 3: A Primus preaches at Sandringham
The Queen Remembered, Part 2: Rosslyn Chapel hosts a Royal Visit
In Part 2 of our series which takes a look at the Queen’s links with the Scottish Episcopal Church, we look back to a Royal Tour of Midlothian, which included a visit to Rosslyn Chapel. Queen Elizabeth II had been on the throne for nine years when she called at the Collegiate Church of St… Continue reading The Queen Remembered, Part 2: Rosslyn Chapel hosts a Royal Visit