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
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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
Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 5 September at 7pm
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, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: If you really keep the royal law found in… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 5 September at 7pm
New Dean for St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane
The Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane has a new Dean following the appointment of the Very Rev Graham Taylor on Wednesday 1 September. The new Dean takes office following the retirement of the Very Rev Kenny Rathband on 31 August. The Dean continues to serve as Rector of St John the Baptist, Princes… Continue reading New Dean for St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane
Orientation Week marks first Scottish Episcopal Institute residential since March 2020
Orientation Week for the new academic year 2021-2022 opened today (Sunday 29 August) at St Mary’s Monastery, Kinnoull. This is the first time an SEI residential has been held at St Mary’s since March 2020, and the first time those entering their first and second years of formation have encountered the building! The cohort of… Continue reading Orientation Week marks first Scottish Episcopal Institute residential since March 2020
Aberdeen & Orkney review to move to second stage
Statement from College of Bishops: In March this year, 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 & Orkney, following a request from Bishop Anne Dyer. The review process began on 5 April 2021 and it was… Continue reading Aberdeen & Orkney review to move to second stage
Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 29 August at 7pm
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, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “It is sometimes said of a person: ‘They can… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 29 August at 7pm