Faith leaders in Scotland have made a joint statement on Coronavirus. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Leo Cushley, Roman Catholic Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh; The Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Imam Sayed Ali Abbas… Continue reading Joint statement from Faith Leaders in Scotland on Coronavirus: “Society thrives when we look after each other”
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Lent reflection: restoring our damage to God’s creation
Public reactions to the science of the climate emergency fall with-in a broad spectrum, from denial to despairing acceptance of our ultimate fate. The geological rhythms of the earth are being distorted and the atmosphere polluted with an excess of CO2. We are running out of time and once critical thresholds have been reached, the… Continue reading Lent reflection: restoring our damage to God’s creation
Scottish Episcopal Church issues new advice on COVID-19 for members and clergy
The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) today issued updated guidance on how members and clergy should respond to the spread of coronavirus (COVID 19), following recent developments. Up until now, the SEC has followed guidance issued by the Church of England in connection with coronavirus. The Church of England has now changed its advice, and as… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church issues new advice on COVID-19 for members and clergy
World Day of Prayer 2020
On World Day of Prayer (6 March), the Primus offers a prayer for all those who will be praying together today. We pray today for all those who are gathering for the World Day of prayer, we give thanks for the ministry of the Christians in Zimbabwe who have prepared the worship material and prayer… Continue reading World Day of Prayer 2020
International Women’s Day service live on Radio 4
To mark International Women’s Day on Sunday, BBC Radio 4 will broadcast its Sunday Worship programme from St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Glasgow. The service will be led by congregation member Pat Bennett, who is also a member of the Iona Community. The programme, titled The Woman at the Well of Living Water, will showcase… Continue reading International Women’s Day service live on Radio 4
Digital Engagement in Lent
Dr Lisa Curtice In the second of our series of Lent reflections from a variety of voices within the Scottish Episcopal Church, second year ordinand Dr Lisa Curtice of the Scottish Episcopal Institute weighs up the pros and cons of a digital detox as part of Lenten discipline. As we drove home through the snow… Continue reading Digital Engagement in Lent
Sunday Morning on Radio Scotland with Bishop Richard Holloway
Bishop Richard Holloway returns to the airwaves this weekend as host of the ‘Sunday Morning’ show on BBC Radio Scotland. Over the next six weeks, the former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church will be at the helm as he guides listeners through ‘two hours of music and conversation with a faith and ethical perspective… Continue reading Sunday Morning on Radio Scotland with Bishop Richard Holloway
Strong Episcopalian links at St Paul’s Cathedral, London
February has had a truly Episcopalian flavour for the congregation of St Paul’s Cathedral, London! Keen to build connections with the Province in which he previously worked, the Revd Canon James Milne, formerly Rector of St Bride’s, Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway, and now Residentiary Canon and Precentor in St Paul’s, invited two SEC clergy… Continue reading Strong Episcopalian links at St Paul’s Cathedral, London
‘Why I enjoy Lent.’ A personal reflection from the Primus
This Ash Wednesday the Primus, Bishop Mark, offers a reflection on beginning the season of Lent. This is the first of a series of reflections from a variety of voices within the Scottish Episcopal Church that will be published as the Church journeys through Lent and Holy Week. I like Lent. I know that might… Continue reading ‘Why I enjoy Lent.’ A personal reflection from the Primus
Largest ever turn-out at Welcome Day
The vibrancy of ministry within the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) was demonstrated with the hosting of 25 new or recent clergy, Lay Readers and Church Army personnel at General Synod Office for the annual Provincial Welcome Day. Attendees came from all around the country to meet up in Edinburgh – from Brora in the north… Continue reading Largest ever turn-out at Welcome Day