The Autumn issue of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal focuses on climate change. The Rev Dr Michael Hull, editor of the Journal, says: “It is increasingly apparent that while the physical effects of climate change are devastating to the planet and to those who inhabit it, part and parcel of climate change is one of climate… Continue reading Climate change is theme of the latest SEI Journal
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Primus highlights Glasgow Multifaith Declaration in BBC Radio 4 interview
Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, was a guest on the ‘Sunday’ programme on BBC Radio 4, where he discussed the Glasgow Multifaith Declaration. Faith leaders across the UK have united ahead of COP26, the climate change conference in Glasgow next month, in a move they hope will raise a new generation… Continue reading Primus highlights Glasgow Multifaith Declaration in BBC Radio 4 interview
Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 19 September
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 English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “‘Now, do you all understand… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 19 September
A Service of the Word for Sunday 19 September
The Rev Dean Norby, from the All Souls Fife group of churches in the Diocese of St. Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane leads a Service of the Word for our online worship. You can download the order of service ahead of the service here: https://bit.ly/SEC19Sept Rev Dean is joined by Jeremy Hawkings, who is the reader. Music… Continue reading A Service of the Word for Sunday 19 September
College of Bishops publishes Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney review
Statement from the College of Bishops The publication today of the Torrance Report comes after a period of difficult and lengthy consideration by the College of Bishops. In publishing the report, the College expresses its thanks to Professor Iain Torrance for his work in receiving submissions and compiling the report, which contains a number of… Continue reading College of Bishops publishes Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney review
A Celebration of the Eucharist: the Second Sunday in the Season of Creation
The Rev Philip Blackledge, Rector of Holy Trinity, Melrose, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from Holy Trinity. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECSoC2 Rev Philip is joined by the choir and members of the congregation at Holy Trinity. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist: the Second Sunday in the Season of Creation
College instigates mediation process and commits to publish Aberdeen & Orkney review
Statement from the College of Bishops: Following a request from Bishop Anne Dyer, the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, in March 2021 the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church commissioned Professor Iain Torrance to conduct an independent review of difficulties experienced in the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. The College received Prof Torrance’s… Continue reading College instigates mediation process and commits to publish Aberdeen & Orkney review
Real Presence? SEI event reflects on Online Eucharists
On Saturday September 25, the Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) are holding an online panel discussion with four members of the clergy from the Scottish Episcopal Church, all in pastoral ministry, who will offer their theological reflections on online Eucharists. This follows the production – during the Covid-19 pandemic and the restrictions on gathering in person… Continue reading Real Presence? SEI event reflects on Online Eucharists
Rev Dr Jenny Wright takes up new role with the Archbishop of York
The Rev Dr Jenny Wright, currently the Associate Priest at Christ Church, Morningside in the Diocese of Edinburgh, and Convener of the Provincial Church in Society Committee, has been appointed Chaplain to the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell. A press release from the Office of the Archbishop of York reported that the Rev Dr Jenny:… Continue reading Rev Dr Jenny Wright takes up new role with the Archbishop of York
A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 15
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Regulus’, Cromarty. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECPentecost15 Bishop Mark is joined by Patsy & Sandy Thompson, and the Rev Canon Mel Langille. You can join the service from 11am at: Children’s Chapel… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 15