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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

14 churches in Scotland join in Call to Prayer

The Scottish Episcopal Church joins again with other churches and many thousands of people in Scotland in a Call to Prayer at 7pm on Sunday [24 May], in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This week, 14 Christian churches and organisations across the country will take part. Many of those joining together will also light candles… Continue reading 14 churches in Scotland join in Call to Prayer

Primus encourages support for Thy Kingdom Come

The Primus is encouraging everyone to join the College of Bishops in taking part in the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ global prayer movement. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, has backed the Scottish Church Leaders Forum in calling all Christians to join the ecumenical season of prayer, which will run from… Continue reading Primus encourages support for Thy Kingdom Come

Zoom guidelines and etiquette for SEC use

Zoom has become a way of life for many of us during the coronavirus pandemic, with the video conferencing tool used for everything from work meetings and family gatherings to even funeral services. However although Zoom’s opportunities and advantages have been embraced globally, the software has not been without its problems. Last weekend, disruption to… Continue reading Zoom guidelines and etiquette for SEC use

Lockdown Compost Project

This story about life in lockdown comes from Mairi a member of All Saints, Bearsden. She writes: Those who join me in happier times with the All Saints gardening are probably all too familiar with my complaints about our garden at Ardbeg, that its best crop has always been stones. I swear they grow here… Continue reading Lockdown Compost Project

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Bishops plan for eventual easing of lockdown

The message from the Scottish Government remains ‘stay at home’ and our church buildings remain closed to protect the vulnerable, but thinking is underway  to address how the Scottish Episcopal Church will respond to the eventual easing of restrictions on movement. The First Minister announced last week that lockdown measures to prevent the spread of… Continue reading Bishops plan for eventual easing of lockdown