The Scottish Episcopal Church again comes together with churches across Scotland this weekend to encourage Christians to join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A letter calling for prayer has been co-signed by 14 Christian churches and organisations. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below… Continue reading A joint prayer on Sunday for challenging times
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Bishops join other churches in welcoming Phase 2
The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has joined with nine other churches in welcoming the announcement of Phase 2 of the Scottish Government’s Route Map through and out of the coronavirus crisis. Phase 2 allows for the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, including the ability to re-open places of worship for private… Continue reading Bishops join other churches in welcoming Phase 2
Lis Burke leads Service of the Word
Lis Burke, Diocesan Warden of Lay Readers for the Diocese of St. Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, leads a Service of the Word on Thursday 18 June. The service will begin at 6.30pm. Lis is joined digitally by members of the Diocese. The readers are Lesley Whitwood (Lay Reader at the Highland Perthshire Charges), and Laurene Mackenzie… Continue reading Lis Burke leads Service of the Word
Start date confirmed for Phase 2 Guidance
Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, has issued a statement on behalf of the College of Bishops following the announcement by the Scottish Government of further measures to ease lockdown restrictions. The statement says: “Today the First Minister of Scotland has announced moving the communities of Scotland into Phase 2 of the… Continue reading Start date confirmed for Phase 2 Guidance
Online Worship: A Service of the Word
Lis Burke, Diocesan Warden of Lay Readers for the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane, leads a Service of the Word on Thursday June 18 at 6.30pm. Lis is joined digitally by members of the Diocese. The readers are Lesley Whitwood (Lay Reader at the Highland Perthshire Charges), and Laurene Mackenzie (St James the… Continue reading Online Worship: A Service of the Word
Tour de Lockdown Update
Here’s an update from Susan Walker – a member of St Ninian’s, Pollokshields – who earlier this year, joined by Fiona Wallace and Fiona Walker began the creatively named Tour de Lockdown with proceeds benefitting the work of the Trussell Trust. Susan writes: I’m really delighted to report that we have been recording our mileage… Continue reading Tour de Lockdown Update
‘Support those who have suffered in silence’
“It is said that during lockdown we are all paying closer attention to our world than we did before,” writes Bishop Anne Dyer in her latest column in the Press & Journal. “With most of us staying at home, and those that are going out to work experiencing a quieter world, we can notice things… Continue reading ‘Support those who have suffered in silence’
Online Worship for the Second Sunday of Pentecost
For the Second Sunday of Pentecost (14 June) the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, celebrates the Eucharist from St Duthac’s Chapel, Arpafeelie. Bishop Mark will be joined digitally by people from the Diocese of Moray, Ross & Caithness and the Diocese of Glasgow… Continue reading Online Worship for the Second Sunday of Pentecost
Guidance for Scottish Episcopal Church released in preparation for Phase 2 of easing lockdown
The College of Bishops and its Advisory Group have issued guidance to the Scottish Episcopal Church on how to prepare for the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions as we approach Phase 2 of the Scottish Government route map through and out of the coronavirus crisis. Three documents are being made available: Emerging from Lockdown: Phase… Continue reading Guidance for Scottish Episcopal Church released in preparation for Phase 2 of easing lockdown
Joint prayer offers hope during feelings of powerlessness
Coping with a feeling of powerlessness during the COVID-19 pandemic is at the heart of this week’s joint prayer offered by churches across Scotland. A letter encouraging Christians to join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday has been co-signed by 14 churches and faith organisations across the country, including the Scottish Episcopal Church. Many of… Continue reading Joint prayer offers hope during feelings of powerlessness