The Rev Aaron Moffat-Jackman, Priest-in-Charge at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Musselburgh, offered a reflection for BBC Radio 2’s Pause for Thought last night, on Holocaust Memorial Day. Highlighting Jewish persecution during the Second World War, and the fact that people are still persecuted 80 years later, Mr Moffat-Jackman (pictured) told listeners: “It’s at times like… Continue reading Rev Moffat-Jackson gives ‘Pause For Thought’

Today is Holocaust Memorial Day when we remember and honour those who were murdered and suffered during the Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups and in the genocides in Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur. The UK Ceremony for Holocaust Memorial Day will be streamed from 7–8pm tonight (Thursday 27 January) and it can be watched live… Continue reading Light the darkness on Holocaust Memorial Day

The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church has issued a further update on Covid regulations and restrictions. Following the announcement by the First Minister last week regarding the easing of certain restrictions, an e-mail was sent by the Advisory Group to Clergy, Lay Readers, Vestry Secretaries and Diocesan Secretaries to highlight relevant points for… Continue reading Advisory Group update after latest announcement

The Very Rev Canon Margi Campbell, Provost of St John’s Cathedral with St James, Ardbrecknish and Dean of the Diocese, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s Cathedral, Oban. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECEpiphany3 Provost Margi is joined by the Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, who is the preacher; the Rev… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Epiphany 3

Reading the Bible like an Episcopalian was a series of talks by the Rev Dr Mike Hull, Director of Studies at the Scottish Episcopal Institute. The talks, delivered during the 2021 Season of Advent, reflected upon ways in which Episcopalians understand Holy Scripture. Following the conclusion of the lecture series, they have now been made… Continue reading Reading the Bible like an Episcopalian lecture series now available online

The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow. You can download the order of service ahead of Sunday here: https://bit.ly/SECEpiphany2 Bishop Kevin is joined by Pat Bennett, Ellie Bennett, Anne Jones, Petko Marinov, Jim McKillop, and Lucy Teo-Winter. One of the pieces of music is an archive… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Epiphany 2

A Scottish Episcopal Church which provided school children with tablets to help with online learning has reached the final of a UK-wide competition to find ‘good news’ stories – and it is looking for your support! The competition was launched by specialist insurer Ecclesiastical to shine a light on churches’ bright ideas and success stories,… Continue reading Scottish ‘Good News’ winner goes into UK final

The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECChristmas3 Bishop John is joined by the Rev Dr Marion Chatterley, Vice-Provost at St Mary’s Cathedral, and the Rev Susan Ward, Curate at St Mary’s, Grangemouth and… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Christmas 3

The value of gathering is the theme of the latest edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter, following the success of the residential weekend held last month (pictured above). Although Covid restrictions continue to be amended, the opportunity to meet in person when it is safe prompted reflection on all that has been missed over… Continue reading January 2022 edition of SEI Newsletter is out now

The Rev Canon Lynsay Downs, Rector at St Ternan’s, Banchory leads a Celebration of the Eucharist. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECChristmas2 Rev Canon Lynsay is joined by Simon Downs who is the reader. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday morning Subtitles are available on both platforms,… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Christmas 2