The Rev Simon Metzner, Rector of St Baldred’s, North Berwick and St Adrian’s, Gullane leads a Service of the Word. You can download the liturgy here: http://bit.ly/SotW3Sept The service can be joined at: Rev Simon is joined by Jane Metzner and Julianne who are the readers. In addition to the online resources, there is a… Continue reading A Service of the Word from St Baldred’s, North Berwick

The thirteenth Grosvenor Essay, titled “Theology of Authority in the Ministry of the Church” is published today (1 September), and is available to download here: https://www.scotland.anglican.org/who-we-are/publications/grosvenor-essays/theology-of-authority-in-the-ministry-of-the-church-grosvenor-essay-no-13/ The Essay, written by the Doctrine Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church, discusses how the understanding of ‘authority’ in Christian ministry has deep roots in the New Testament and… Continue reading Thirteenth Grosvenor Essay is published

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 30 August in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. Churches Together In England continue to pray each Sunday at 7pm and are… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer: The presence of the Lord

The August edition of Inspires Online – the free e-newsletter from the Scottish Episcopal Church – is now available. You can access it here. The latest edition covers the beginning of the election process for Argyll & The Isles, the announcement of General Synod 2020 as an online event, Glen 2020, the Red Book for… Continue reading August edition of Inspires Online now available

The process of electing a new bishop for the Diocese of Argyll & The Isles has begun in earnest, with the Electoral Synod meeting for the first time this month. The Preparatory Committee, which is responsible for compiling a shortlist of nominees, has also met. The vacant See arises after the translation of Bishop Kevin… Continue reading Election process begins for new Bishop

Bookings are open for virtual attendance this year’s Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture, to be given online by Dr Cathy Ross on Thursday 29 October 2020. Dr Ross will discuss ‘Mission and Formation in a Time of Lament and Hope: Reflections after Covid-19’ in what will be the fifth lecture in this annual series. Registration… Continue reading Bookings open for this year’s SEI Lecture

The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, celebrates the Eucharist from her chapel at home in Aberdeen. The service will begin at 11am. You can download the liturgy here: http://bit.ly/Pentecost12 And you can join the service from 11am at: Bishop Anne is joined digitally by the Rev Terry Taggart, Rector of St… Continue reading Online worship for Pentecost 12 from Aberdeen

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 23 August in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. Churches Together In England continue to pray each Sunday at 7pm and are… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer: responding to challenges