The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below in both English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “In a time of… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer: Remembrance Sunday, at 7pm
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Rev Moffat-Jackman leads Radio 4’s Daily Service
The Rev Aaron Moffat-Jackman, installed last month as Priest-in-Charge at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Musselburgh, will present the BBC Radio 4 programme ‘Daily Service’ at 9.45am on Friday (12 November). The programme is described as ‘a space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music’ and the theme of… Continue reading Rev Moffat-Jackman leads Radio 4’s Daily Service
Anglican delegation meets with Papal Nuncio
As the COP26 meeting in Glasgow saw the first draft agreements published for negotiation over the next couple of days, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church joined delegates in the conference ‘Blue Zone’ for climate crisis discussions. The Most Rev March Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, teamed up with the official Anglican… Continue reading Anglican delegation meets with Papal Nuncio
Primus joins Christian Aid’s service of solidarity for climate justice
The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, participated this evening (9 November) in a special ecumenical service of solidarity for climate justice at COP26, with a special focus on the Amazon. The service, organised by Christian Aid, featured music and contributions from community representatives in Amazonia who joined the service digitally from their homes. The… Continue reading Primus joins Christian Aid’s service of solidarity for climate justice
SEI lifelong learning series over Advent: ‘Reading the Bible like an Episcopalian’
Reading the Bible like an Episcopalian is a series of four 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… Continue reading SEI lifelong learning series over Advent: ‘Reading the Bible like an Episcopalian’
Anglican Delegation leader meets First Minister to discuss climate justice support
Anglican Communion Delegation leader Archbishop Julio Murray met First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today, along with other faith leaders from the Global South, to discuss the needs of that part of the world and how countries like Scotland can support international climate efforts in a fair and just way. During the hour-long meeting Archbishop Julio, Primate… Continue reading Anglican Delegation leader meets First Minister to discuss climate justice support
Primus offers blessing at COP26 ecumenical service for Christians from around the world
A special COP26 service involving Christian churches and organisations from around the world was held at Glasgow Cathedral this afternoon (7 November). The event, which was organised by Glasgow Churches Together, was attended by guests from countries including Australia, Fiji, and Zimbabwe, as a show of solidarity for global climate justice. Many of those taking… Continue reading Primus offers blessing at COP26 ecumenical service for Christians from around the world
A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 24
The Rev Canon Trevor Hart, Rector of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, St Andrews in the Diocese of St. Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane leads a Celebration of the Eucharist. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECPentecost24 Canon Trevor is joined by Karen Kiefer, the Diocesan Digital Missioner. The organist is Michael Bawtree. You can join the… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 24
Voice of those marching must be heard, says Primus
As a reported 100,000 people marched through Glasgow on the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, they were joined by the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church who urged everyone to think about not just the words of politicians but the actions of the people who joined together today to demand change. The COP26… Continue reading Voice of those marching must be heard, says Primus
SEC on the march for climate justice at COP26
Members of the Scottish Episcopal Church will be marching with the Faiths & Beliefs Bloc at the COP26 Global Day for Climate Justice on Saturday [6 November]. People from different faiths and beliefs will march together for climate justice through the streets of Glasgow. The march will start shortly after participants hear from leaders of… Continue reading SEC on the march for climate justice at COP26