A frosty winter scene in Edinburgh has been awarded first place in the Scottish section of a competition to celebrate churches across the UK through photography. St Cuthbert’s, in Colinton, was named the regional winner ahead of a clutch of impressive entries from Scotland in the Parish Pixels competition, organised by Ecclesiastical Insurance. The winning… Continue reading Scottish winner goes into UK final of church photography competition
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Diocesan Chrism Mass – 29th February 2020 – Holy Trinity, Ayr
This year, the Diocesan Chrism Mass will be held on Saturday, 29th February at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Ayr as part of the Synod Eucharist, begining at 10am, 25 Fullarton Street, Ayr, KA7 1UB. Remember to bring your oil stocks! Come and witness the Blessing of the Oils that will be used throughout the life… Continue reading Diocesan Chrism Mass – 29th February 2020 – Holy Trinity, Ayr
New Dean for Aberdeen & Orkney
The Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney has a new Dean, following the appointment of the Reverend Dr Dennis Berk. Fr Dennis has been Rector of St James the Less in Cruden Bay and St Mary-on-the-Rock in Ellon since 2018. He takes on a position which has been vacant since November 2017. “I am very pleased… Continue reading New Dean for Aberdeen & Orkney
Church and the Academy – the Rev Dr Merete Thomassen
The next meeting of the Church and the Academy will meet on Tuesday, 25th February at 5.30pm (No 4 The Square, G12 8QQ) and will discuss Prayer in a New Culture. Intercessions in Contemporary Services will be addressed by the Rev Dr Merete Thomassen, Associate Professor of Liturgical Studies in the Faculty of Theology, University… Continue reading Church and the Academy – the Rev Dr Merete Thomassen
Churchyard orchard project looks set to bear fruit
A leafy suburb of Edinburgh has just become a bit leafier thanks to one of the Scottish Episcopal Church’s congregations, who have recalled the area’s horticultural heritage by starting an orchard in the church garden. St Ninian’s in Comely Bank has planted eight apple trees in its grounds as part of an ecumenical pilot project… Continue reading Churchyard orchard project looks set to bear fruit
Moved by Music: Bishop Anne Dyer with Cameron Stout
From Abide With Me to Aretha Franklin … the Right Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, spoke candidly to Big Brother winner Cameron Stout on BBC Radio Scotland’s Moved by Music show about her secular childhood, coming to faith, facing and overcoming hurtful rejection as a woman, the music that has inspired her… Continue reading Moved by Music: Bishop Anne Dyer with Cameron Stout
Primus reflects on an emotional visit to the Holy Land
Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, reflects on his experience at the Primates Meeting in the Holy Land last month, where the leaders of the Anglican Communion gathered at the shores of the River Jordan. I have now had a couple of weeks to think about the recent Anglican Primates Meeting in… Continue reading Primus reflects on an emotional visit to the Holy Land
Launch of child poverty fund
The Scottish Episcopal Church is launching a fund which will help to target child poverty in Scotland. Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded for a pilot period of one year for congregational programmes specifically focussed on the alleviation of the effects of child poverty. The initiative follows discussion on child poverty at General… Continue reading Launch of child poverty fund
Photo Album: 25 years of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood
Anniversaries only come around once – so while this event might have happened a few weeks ago, we would like to share our full set of photos from St Ninian’s Cathedral in Perth, where the Scottish Episcopal Church celebrated 25 years of the ordination of women to the priesthood. Click here for the accompanying booklet… Continue reading Photo Album: 25 years of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood
Requiem and Service of Dedication
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus and Interim Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, extends to all a warm invitation to the Dedication Service of the new Holy Cross Memorial Garden. This will take place on Saturday, 8 February 2020. The Garden is in the grounds of St Bride’s Scottish Episcopal Church, 69 Hyndland Road, Glasgow,… Continue reading Requiem and Service of Dedication