A Celebration of the Eucharist for Lent 1

The Rev Canon Paul Watson, Rector of St James’, Bishopbriggs, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the first Sunday of Lent. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECLentSunday1 Rev Paul is joined by Kennedy Fraser, Lay Reader at St James; Ann Glenesk; Elliott Glenesk; and Aileen Macdonald-Haak. The organist is Dr Edward Burrows. You… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Lent 1

How to help the vulnerable caught in Ukraine crisis

The conflict unfolding in Ukraine following invasion by Russian forces has been a shocking sight to witness over the past week. Civilians are under attack and many thousands have had to flee Ukraine as refugees. We pray for peace. Many of us have asked: how can we help? What can we do to support those… Continue reading How to help the vulnerable caught in Ukraine crisis

A Celebration of the Eucharist for Ash Wednesday

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church leads a celebration of the Eucharist from St Marnan’s, Aberchirder. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECAshWednesday Bishop Mark is joined by the Rev Canon Michael Last, Priest-in-charge of the Isla, Spey, Deveron group of churches… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Ash Wednesday

A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Sunday before Lent (Transfiguration)

The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the Sunday before Lent (Transfiguration) from St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECSundayBeforeLent Bishop John is joined by the Rev Canon Dr Marion Chatterley, Vice-Provost of the Cathedral, who gives the sermon. The… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Sunday before Lent (Transfiguration)

Primus on Ukraine crisis: “Let us pray today for peace”

Following news today of attacks by Russia on Ukrainian military targets, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Mark Strange, spoke today of the need for prayer, and issued a call to prepare to offer support to those most affected by the ongoing situation in Ukraine. Bishop Mark said: “We have listened and… Continue reading Primus on Ukraine crisis: “Let us pray today for peace”

Lent study series begins on Monday 7 March

‘Episcopalians and Their Ethics’, a six-part study series, will begin on Monday 7 March and run on Mondays throughout Lent 2022.  The study series will be presented by the Rev Dr Michael Hull, Director of Studies at the Scottish Episcopal Institute.  Commenting on the series, Rev Dr Hull says: “Episcopalians, like all Christians, desire to… Continue reading Lent study series begins on Monday 7 March

Founder of TryTank to host learning day workshops

The Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Scotland have invited the Rev Lorenzo Lebrija (Founding Director of TryTank, The Episcopal Church, USA) to share with us in person the journey of TryTank: the Experimental Lab for Church Growth and Innovation. Rev Lebrija will attend two ecumenical workshop at The Scottish Story Telling Centre, 43–45… Continue reading Founder of TryTank to host learning day workshops

Online worship: February 20 – a Service of the Word

This week’s provincial worship is a Service of the Word from St Colman’s, Burravoe, and St Magnus, Lerwick, in the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney. St Colman’s & St Magnus’ are the two most northerly Scottish Episcopal Churches, both in Shetland. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SotWFeb20 The worship is led by… Continue reading Online worship: February 20 – a Service of the Word

A Celebration of the Eucharist for Epiphany 6

The Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St James the Great, Cupar. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECEpiphany6 Bishop Ian is joined by the Rector, the Rev Roy Anetts; and Kate Anetts. The organist is Michael Bawtree. You can join… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Epiphany 6

Churches offer prayer for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Churches across Scotland offered prayers for the Queen on her Platinum Jubilee as Her Majesty marked 70 years on the throne. Queen Elizabeth’s reign began when she was 25 years old, on 6 February 1952, following the death of her father, George VI. She is is the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee… Continue reading Churches offer prayer for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee