For the Feast of St Moluag, the Rev Canon Peter Moger, Priest in Charge of St Moluag’s, Eoropaidh and St Peter’s Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis in the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles leads a Service of the Word. The service will begin at 6.30pm on Thursday 25 June. Links to join the… Continue reading The Feast of St Moluag – A Service of the Word
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Summer edition of SEI Journal looks at ‘Church, Ministry and Coronavirus’
The Summer 2020 issue of the Scottish Episcopal Journal is now online. The new edition, entitled Church, Ministry and Coronavirus, was conceived as the nation entered lockdown and churches had to close their doors to protect the vulnerable from infection transmission. Here, the editorial board explains the Journal’s objectives: The impact on our lives is… Continue reading Summer edition of SEI Journal looks at ‘Church, Ministry and Coronavirus’
Cathedral re-opens doors for private prayer
St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh is delighted to announce that it will be re-opening its doors on Wednesday 24 June at 10.30am, for private prayer. The Cathedral, whose three spires look over the west end of Edinburgh, is usually open daily, as a place of prayer and refuge. Ruth Davidson, the local MSP for… Continue reading Cathedral re-opens doors for private prayer
Get Involved in the Welcome of the 15th Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway
The Right Reverend Kevin Pearson will become the 15th Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway on the 1 July 2020. The original plans to welcome Bishop Kevin to the Diocese with a service at St Mary’s Cathedral on the 4 July had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent… Continue reading Get Involved in the Welcome of the 15th Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway
Bishop Kevin translates to the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway on 1 July
The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, having formally resigned his position as Bishop of Argyll and The Isles with effect from the end of June 2020, will translate to the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway on 1 July 2020. A mandate for the election of a new Bishop for Argyll and The Isles will now… Continue reading Bishop Kevin translates to the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway on 1 July
Online Worship for the Third Sunday after Pentecost
For the Third Sunday after Pentecost (21 June) the Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, celebrates the Eucharist from St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. Bishop John is joined digitally by the Provost of the Cathedral, the Very Rev John Conway, the Vice-Provost, the Rev Dr Marion Chatterley and the Cathedral Chaplain, the Rev Andy… Continue reading Online Worship for the Third Sunday after Pentecost
Revised Guidance for Phase 2 of emerging from lockdown
In the light of the First Minister’s announcement on 18 June 2020 regarding entry into Phase 2 of the Scottish Government’s Route Map, some revisions have been made to the pastoral guidance from the College of Bishops and the guidance regarding the reopening of church buildings from the Advisory Group issued last week (12 June).… Continue reading Revised Guidance for Phase 2 of emerging from lockdown
A joint prayer on Sunday for challenging times
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
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