The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. Download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/SECEaster6 You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday morning Bishop John is joined by the Rev Dr Jaime Wright, Deacon at Old Saint Paul’s and… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Easter 6

The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church has published new guidance on the calculation and display of the Physical Distance Based Capacity (PDBC) in church buildings, as pandemic restrictions are eased. The Group has also produced an updated Frequently Asked Questions document. Both of these resources are available here. When using the index of… Continue reading Two updates from Advisory Group now available

As Scotland goes to the polls today in the Scottish Parliament election, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, The Most Rev Mark Strange, encourages people to exercise their democratic right at this important time by using their vote to help shape the way ahead. “People will be heading for their local polling stations across… Continue reading Primus urges ‘use your vote’ as nation goes to polls

On the eve of the Scottish Parliament election, we take the opportunity to highlight the Scottish Episcopal Church’s long-standing relationship with the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office. Every year, the Church in Society Committee of the SEC invites grant applications from organisations working on a variety of issues in Scottish society, and includes projects from the… Continue reading Partners in focus: Election highlights work of SCPO

The May edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter is now available here. The eight-page issue highlights three experiences of Vocations Sunday at Dunbar, Kelso and Dunblane, a day in the life of the Rev Dr Richard Tiplady, Director of Mixed Mode Training, a report from the Institute Council, the role of two Diocesan Advisors… Continue reading SEI’s May Newsletter celebrates Vocations Sunday

The Scottish Episcopal Church today [1 May] celebrated the consecration of The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin as the new Bishop of Argyll & The Isles at a special service in Oban. The College of Bishops gathered at The Cathedral Church of St John the Divine to ordain the Bishop elect, who was selected earlier… Continue reading Bishop Keith consecrated in Argyll & The Isles

The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Aberdeen. You can download the Liturgy here: http://bit.ly/SECEaster5 You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday morning Bishop Anne is joined by Dr Nicola Mills, Athol Jamieson and the Rev Canon Terry… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Easter 5

Young people all over the Scottish Episcopal Church have been eagerly awaiting news of this year’s Provincial Youth Week, and now it can be revealed – Glen 21 will take place in two ways: both online and in person across Scotland (as restrictions allow).  Glen 21 is open to young people (“delegates”) of High School… Continue reading Glen 21 goes for a blend of online and in-person

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 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 in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “We live in a… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 2 May at 7pm

The latest edition of Inspires Online is now available, carrying news, features, reflection and events from across the Scottish Episcopal Church. There are updates on how General Synod and Provincial Youth Week will be held, feedback and new resources for online worship, news of how a sea shanty further boosted the popular ‘Children’s Chapel’, round-ups… Continue reading Latest edition of Inspires Online is out now