The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange has signed a joint statement with Faith Leaders from across Scotland in support of the Covid-19 vaccination programme. The statement, issued on 15 January is produced in full below: “We faith leaders in Scotland understand the difficulty that our communities are facing during this pandemic. We urge all… Continue reading Statement of Faith Leaders in Scotland in support of Covid-19 vaccination programme
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A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Baptism of the Lord
On the Sunday following the announcement that across mainland Scotland, people are asked to stay at home, The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from the chapel of St Duthac at his home in Arpafeelie. Download the liturgy here: http://bit.ly/SECBaptismoftheLord You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Baptism of the Lord
SEC statement in response to media report
The Scottish Episcopal Church would like to make clear that, contrary to what has been reported in The Times newspaper today, there is no investigation into Bishop Anne Dyer over matters affecting the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney. The investigation referred to in the Times report is a local one, instigated and instructed by the… Continue reading SEC statement in response to media report
Return of Joint Call to Prayer: Sunday, 7pm
After a short break for Christmas, the joint call to prayer from church leaders in Scotland returns this weekend. The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday, 10 January. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles.… Continue reading Return of Joint Call to Prayer: Sunday, 7pm
Advisory Group highlights lockdown issues
The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church has not issued a revised set of guidelines following the Scottish Government’s announcement on lockdown this week, but has highlighted several areas to be considered. The Group would like to emphasise that the new lockdown in Scotland is intended to help people stay at home wherever possible.… Continue reading Advisory Group highlights lockdown issues
Epiphany-tide Pastoral Letter from Bishop Kevin
Our church buildings are to be closed again, out of love for the nation and each other. Epiphany continues. From Bishop Kevin: “As you will have heard this afternoon, the First Minister has announced that all places of worship must be closed from Friday. “This is a painful decision, but a sensible decision. We all… Continue reading Epiphany-tide Pastoral Letter from Bishop Kevin
Pastoral letter from the College of Bishops
On behalf of the College of Bishops, the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church writes: To the Churches and congregations of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Many of us have watched, with growing concern, the rise in the number of those testing positive for Coronavirus. This rise has been seen right across… Continue reading Pastoral letter from the College of Bishops
Review commends Scottish Episcopal Institute
Rt Revd Anne Dyer, Convenor of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Council, reports on the outcome of a Periodic External Review (PER) undergone by the SEI in January/February last year. “The PER described the overall outcome as one of confidence, writes Bishop Anne. “In the report there were many commendations, describing the SEI as having high… Continue reading Review commends Scottish Episcopal Institute
A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of the Epiphany
The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of the Epiphany from St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow. The service will begin at 11am, and you can download the order of service ahead of the service here: http://bit.ly/EpiphanySEC The service can be joined at: Facebook… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of the Epiphany
New Year message from the Primus
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church offers a message as we enter 2021. “I offer you a Happy New Year at the end of a very peculiar and difficult old year. “I started to think about this message by looking back to my… Continue reading New Year message from the Primus