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College of Bishops condemns Trump photocall

In response to the staging of a photocall by US President Donald Trump outside an episcopal church yesterday, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has joined in condemnation of what it believes is a “blatant mis-use of both a church building and holy scripture”. President Trump held up a Bible for media… Continue reading College of Bishops condemns Trump photocall

BBC worship service from St Anne’s, Dunbar

The Rev Diana Hall led the act of worship in BBC Radio Scotland programme New Every Sunday this morning (31 May). You can hear the Rev Hall, Rector of St Anne’s Scottish Episcopal and Methodist Church, Dunbar, on the BBC website by clicking here. The broadcast is available online for a further 29 days.

Online Worship for Pentecost

For Pentecost, Sunday 31 May the Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, celebrates the Eucharist from her home in Aberdeen. Bishop Anne will be joined virtually by the members of the congregations on Shetland.  The Rev Martin Randall assists Bishop Anne, and the readers are Alma Lewis (Lay Reader) and Dougie &… Continue reading Online Worship for Pentecost

Churches join in prayer on Day of Pentecost

Once more, churches across Scotland have come together to encourage Christians to join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday evening [31 May] in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, 14 Christian churches and organisations across the country, including the Scottish Episcopal Church, have co-signed the letter calling for prayer. Many of those joining… Continue reading Churches join in prayer on Day of Pentecost

No change to Bishops’ guidance at Phase 1

Following the announcement by the First Minister that Phase 1 of the Scottish Government’s route map will take effect tomorrow [Friday 29 May], the College of Bishops has confirmed that the minor easing of lockdown restrictions permitted under Phase 1 does not result in any change to existing guidance previously issued by the College of… Continue reading No change to Bishops’ guidance at Phase 1

Advisory Group formed to assist College of Bishops

The College of Bishops has previously announced the intention to issue guidance to the Scottish Episcopal Church in connection with the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions. An Advisory Group has now been established in the province for the purpose of producing guidance for local churches on the implications of the reopening of places of worship.… Continue reading Advisory Group formed to assist College of Bishops