Our church buildings are to be closed again, out of love for the nation and each other. Epiphany continues. From Bishop Kevin: “As you will have heard this afternoon, the First Minister has announced that all places of worship must be closed from Friday. “This is a painful decision, but a sensible decision. We all… Continue reading Epiphany-tide Pastoral Letter from Bishop Kevin
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Pastoral letter from the College of Bishops
On behalf of the College of Bishops, the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church writes: To the Churches and congregations of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Many of us have watched, with growing concern, the rise in the number of those testing positive for Coronavirus. This rise has been seen right across… Continue reading Pastoral letter from the College of Bishops
Review commends Scottish Episcopal Institute
Rt Revd Anne Dyer, Convenor of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Council, reports on the outcome of a Periodic External Review (PER) undergone by the SEI in January/February last year. “The PER described the overall outcome as one of confidence, writes Bishop Anne. “In the report there were many commendations, describing the SEI as having high… Continue reading Review commends Scottish Episcopal Institute
A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of the Epiphany
The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of the Epiphany from St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow. The service will begin at 11am, and you can download the order of service ahead of the service here: http://bit.ly/EpiphanySEC The service can be joined at: Facebook… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of the Epiphany
New Year message from the Primus
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church offers a message as we enter 2021. “I offer you a Happy New Year at the end of a very peculiar and difficult old year. “I started to think about this message by looking back to my… Continue reading New Year message from the Primus
The Primus’ New Year’s Message
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church offers a message as we head into 2021. I offer you a Happy New Year at the end of a very peculiar and difficult old year. I started to think about this message by looking back to… Continue reading The Primus’ New Year’s Message
Christmas theme in new edition of Inspires Online
If you haven’t seen it already, the December edition of Inspires Online was published last week. Once again, the monthly magazine is packed with news and views, and of course this month, more than a hint of Christmas. The contents include: Christmas message from the PrimusJoint Christmas message from Scottish Church LeadersThe SEC’s virtual choir… Continue reading Christmas theme in new edition of Inspires Online
Primus celebrates Feast of the Holy Innocents
At 6.30pm this evening (Monday 28 December), Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, leads a short Celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of the Holy Innocents. The service will be broadcast via the Primus’ own facebook page, and can be found by clicking here.
Rev McTernan hosts BBC’s Reflections at the Quay
The Rev Maggie McTernan of St Margaret’s in Newlands, Glasgow, was one of the two hosts of this week’s BBC One Scotland broadcast of Reflections at the Quay. Rev McTernan was joined by the Rev Roy Henderson of Pollokshaws Parish Church. Music came from archives of hymns and carols recorded in earlier years, including Hark!… Continue reading Rev McTernan hosts BBC’s Reflections at the Quay
Bishop Anne leads provincial and BBC worship
The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, will lead worship not once but twice on Sunday morning as she appears on both the provincial online worship service and BBC Scotland programme The Service. Bishop Anne leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the First Sunday after Christmas from St Ternan’s, Banchory at… Continue reading Bishop Anne leads provincial and BBC worship