The Net Zero team will be running a series of webinars in 2025 with the first taking place on 26 January with a presentation from Dougie Spencer, Funding Manager for the National Lottery, giving an overview session of the National Lottery Community Fund Awards for All programme. This SEC focused webinar will provide context on… Continue reading Upcoming webinars from the Net Zero team
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Bishop of Edinburgh announces retirement date
The Right Rev Dr John Armes has announced that he will retire as Bishop of Edinburgh on 31 August this year. Bishop John, who was consecrated as 26th Bishop of Edinburgh in May 2012, will reach his 70th birthday later this year. Confirming his retirement in a letter to the Clergy of the Diocese of… Continue reading Bishop of Edinburgh announces retirement date
The Primus’ 2024 Christmas Message
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church shares his Christmas message. A joyful Christmas to you. I’m here in the Cathedral in Inverness having just celebrated the Eucharist on this Christmas Eve. I’ve been gathered here to allow the sacraments to be distributed to those places across the diocese where they… Continue reading The Primus’ 2024 Christmas Message
Reflections and resources for advent from the Provincial Youth Committee
The Provincial Youth Committee throughout Advent are sharing a variety of resources for use in churches, youth groups, and at home during Advent. The Youth Officer for the Diocese of Moray, Ross & Caithness, Ley-Anne Forsyth, on behalf of the PYC invited people from across the Scottish Episcopal Church to join with their Diocesan youth… Continue reading Reflections and resources for advent from the Provincial Youth Committee
Daily Prayer for experimental use published
The College of Bishops has authorised a revised Daily Prayer for Experimental Use, running from Advent Sunday 2024 until General Synod 2030. After some unavoidable delays, the revised Daily Prayer is now available. The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange said: “I’m delighted to report that after months of work, the revised Daily Prayer for the… Continue reading Daily Prayer for experimental use published
Sleepover by the Castle
St Columba’s by the Castle was buzzing over the weekend of October 26-27, as young Episcopalians from across Scotland gathered in Edinburgh for a Provincial Youth Sleepover. Hosted by the Diocese of Edinburgh, the event brought together young people for a weekend of fellowship and worship. On Saturday afternoon the event began with a choice… Continue reading Sleepover by the Castle
Provincial Standing Committee statement
The Provincial Standing Committee has today (11 November) released the following statement: “Recent developments in the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney have been a matter of on-going concern for the Provincial Standing Committee. “As announced previously, the Canon 54 process concluded when the independent Procurator decided not to pursue charges against Bishop Anne Dyer, and… Continue reading Provincial Standing Committee statement
Yeek 25 Leadership team applications now open
The Provincial Youth Week (Yeek) organisers have today (7 November) opened the application process seeking leaders for the 2025 week, which will take place between Sat 26 July and 2 August 2025 in Perthshire. They are seeking people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people within the church and… Continue reading Yeek 25 Leadership team applications now open
St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh features on Christmas Stamp
Royal Mail today (5 November) announced that St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, will feature on the Second Class stamp for its Christmas Special Stamps in 2024. The 2024 Christmas stamps feature original illustrations of cathedrals across the UK – the remaining four set being: Liverpool; Armagh; Bangor; and Westminster. The stamps were illustrated by Penzance-based, British… Continue reading St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh features on Christmas Stamp
Canon Missioner Transitions to New Role in Secular Education
Bishop Andrew, as Acting Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, wishes to announce that the Rev Canon Audrey O’Brien Stewart will be stepping back from her role as Canon Missioner for the Cathedral and Diocese. Audrey is taking up a post in Kirkintilloch in secular education as she discerns where God is calling her to use… Continue reading Canon Missioner Transitions to New Role in Secular Education