The Scottish Episcopal Church is encouraging members to join Christians around the world in saying the Lord’s Prayer at 11am on Wednesday (25 March). The move comes in response to an invitation from Pope Francis sent to all Christian leaders in which he asks that we invoke “together the graces from heaven” and ask “for… Continue reading Pope invites Christians to join in Lord’s Prayer
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Church Buildings Closed to Public Until Further Notice
The College of Bishops has taken the “difficult and painful” decision that the church and cathedral buildings of the Scottish Episcopal Church should now be closed to the public until further notice. A letter to all Clergy, Lay Readers, Vestry Secretaries, Diocesan Secretaries and Diocesan Offices states: “The College of Bishops sends you our heartfelt… Continue reading Church Buildings Closed to Public Until Further Notice
Lambeth Conference postponed until 2021
This year’s Lambeth Conference has been postponed until next year because of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The decennial meeting of bishops from all parts of the Anglican Communion was last held in 2008, and this year’s hosting had already been delayed by two years in a bid to maximise attendance. All six members… Continue reading Lambeth Conference postponed until 2021
Online worship: ‘From my home to your home’
As announced yesterday, the Scottish Episcopal Church will begin broadcasting weekly Eucharistic services from our media channels from Sunday (22 March) onwards. The services will be held in private with no congregation, in line with SEC guidelines following government advice to suspend church services as part of the national effort to halt the spread of… Continue reading Online worship: ‘From my home to your home’
How to Join Our Online Sunday Worship
As part of the ongoing response to the Coronavirus pandemic the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) will this Sunday (22 March) begin broadcasting video coverage of Eucharistic services via its website, social media channels and YouTube channel. The web page for the broadcast is located at www.scotland.anglican.org/broadcast-sunday-worship The first service, led by the Most Rev Mark Strange,… Continue reading How to Join Our Online Sunday Worship
Churches join together in call for National Day of Prayer
Churches have joined together in Scotland to sign a letter commending the Call for a National Day of Prayer in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Signatories include the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Roman Catholic Church, the Church of Scotland, the United Free Church, the United Reformed Church, the Baptist Union of Scotland, the Methodist Church,… Continue reading Churches join together in call for National Day of Prayer
A message from the Primus
At the end of an unprecedented day in the history of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Primus, Bishop Mark Strange, reflects on a painful but necessary decision to suspend church services, and his belief that the way we now engage as we care for each other will make us stronger people, who will have found… Continue reading A message from the Primus
Coronavirus – Cessation of Church Services
The College of Bishops continues to follow closely the developing situation in relation to coronavirus. The rapidly changing picture brings about changes on an almost daily basis. The College continues to hold in its prayers the clergy and laity of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the people of Scotland and the United Kingdom as a… Continue reading Coronavirus – Cessation of Church Services
Lent reflection: From injustice to flourishing for all God’s people
By Rachael Fraser Rachael Fraser When we talk about gender justice, what do we mean? It can be a term that is unfamiliar to many; it’s not gender equality, or women’s rights. The use of justice is deliberate; it indicates that there is an injustice present that should be addressed. And there is: unequal power… Continue reading Lent reflection: From injustice to flourishing for all God’s people
General Synod postponed
This year’s General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) has been postponed because of the outbreak of coronavirus. The Standing Committee of the SEC reached the difficult decision with regret, having considered the latest information available, the estimated timetable for the spread of COVID-19 and the peak period of infection, the welfare and wellbeing… Continue reading General Synod postponed