General Synod 2021 opened with the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church leading the Opening Eucharist from St Paul’s and St George’s Church in Edinburgh. The annual meeting of the governing body of the Church is being held online, with a core of key participants gathered, socially distanced, in Edinburgh while other Synod members join… Continue reading Primus highlights message of love as Synod opens

The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary Magdalene’s, Dundee. You can download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/SECPentecost2 You can join the service at: Bishop Andrew is assisted by the Rev Roxanne Campbell, Debbie Coupland, Enza Gibson and the Rev Canon Kenneth Gibson. The organist… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Second Sunday of Pentecost

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: “‘Are we there yet?’ We… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 6 June at 7pm

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The Doctrine Committee’s new book Made in the Image of God: Being Human in the Christian Tradition has just been published by Sacristy Press. The online launch, including an introduction from the Primus, took place on 28 May and it can be watched here. [embedded content] “This new book of twelve essays from the Doctrine Committee… Continue reading Online launch for Doctrine Committee book

The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow. You can download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/SECTrinity You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday morning Bishop Kevin is assisted by Liam Brown and Kayden Harper, both of whom… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Trinity Sunday

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 on Trinity Sunday in prayer, which appears below in English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “The vision… Continue reading Join Call to Prayer, Sunday 30 May at 7pm

Congregational singing is to be permitted in areas that are in level 0 and 1 from Monday next week, providing face masks are worn and social distancing is maintained. The Scottish Government has also confirmed that following a recent review, it will also be possible for a congregation to sing at life events in levels… Continue reading Congregational singing to be allowed in levels 0&1

Bishop Anne Dyer’s pilgrimage in Orkney comes to an end today, with a visit to St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall. The Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney has walked the St Magnus Way over the past week, as part of the  ‘Season of Pilgrimage’ in the Scottish Episcopal Church. The 58-mile route is a long distance… Continue reading Bishop Anne completes St Magnus pilgrimage