‘Whatever Covid brings, love and grace are still available to give and receive,’ was a timely reminder from the Rev Diana Hall on BBC Radio Scotland’s Thought for the Day this morning. The Rector of St Anne’s in Dunbar spoke about ways of finding true joy and peace this year, saying: “A friend of mine… Continue reading We can still find joy in anxious times, says Rev Hall

The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has today issued the following statement in the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney: The College of Bishops has received an update from the Mediation Steering Group which was set up to help the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney move forward from its current difficulties. We are… Continue reading College of Bishops issues mediation update

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from Holy Trinity, Elgin. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECDecember12 Bishop Mark is joined by the Rev Jenny Sclater, the Rev Tembu Rongong, Louise Ellerby and Kate Middleton. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Advent 3

Reading the Bible like an Episcopalian is a series of talks in the Season of Advent to reflect upon ways in which Episcopalians understand Holy Scripture. Because we Episcopalians, like all Christians, read the Bible from our own perspective and within our own denomination, it is worth probing our own predilections. It is worth asking,… Continue reading Book now for the final two parts of Advent series ‘Reading the Bible like an Episcopalian’

After reaching the final of the prestigious BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2021 competition, Jake Thomson of St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh gave a performance described by one of the judges as “absolutely beautiful” but it wasn’t quite enough to land the title. Twelve-year-old Jake, from North Berwick, had reached the last six of… Continue reading Jake just misses out in BBC Young Chorister final

The Very Rev Dr Elizabeth Thomson, Rector & Provost of St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee leads a Celebration of the Eucharist. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECAdvent2 Provost Elizabeth is joined by the Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, who leads the Sermon. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Advent 2

The December edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter is now available. In another bumper edition, thanks is given throughout to all those who have supported the SEI in various ways over the past year. There are also news items about the Institute Council, the SEI Lecture, Advent Studies, and the SEI Journal – along… Continue reading December edition of SEI Newsletter gives thanks

St Andrew’s Day has been marked with the signing of a joint Declaration between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Scotland during a special service at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh. At the service the Most Rev Mark Strange, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, and Lord Wallace, the Moderator of… Continue reading Saint Andrew Declaration signed by Primus and Moderator at special service in Edinburgh

The latest edition of Inspires Online is available, carrying news and features from around the Scottish Episcopal Church. This month’s edition includes a look back at COP26, including a ‘look forward’ from the Primus who urges that we do not lose momentum over climate change now that the conference is over. There is also news… Continue reading Inspires Online looks ahead after COP26

Congratulations go to Jake Thomson of St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, who has reached the final of the prestigious BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2021 competition. BBC Songs of Praise and Radio 2 have again joined together to celebrate the contribution made by young people to choirs and music groups across the UK. 10… Continue reading Jake reaches final of Young Chorister of the Year