This story about life in lockdown comes from Susan Walker – a member of St Ninian’s Pollockshields. She writes: “On April 1st 2020, I received the letter I had been expecting and dreading. “The NHS has identified you as someone at risk of severe illness if you catch Coronavirus. Stay at home and avoid all… Continue reading Tour de Lockdown
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Clergy from three continents at ‘virtual’ conference
The Diocese of Brechin will take part in an intercontinental virtual conference this week, along with its long-standing partners in Iowa (Episcopal Church in the USA) and Swaziland (Anglican Church of Southern Africa). The dioceses have an established three-way companionship relationship. Clergy and church members have exchanged between the countries, and projects have been supported… Continue reading Clergy from three continents at ‘virtual’ conference
Online Worship with Bishop Mark Strange
For the fourth Sunday of Easter, the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, celebrates the Eucharist from the chapel of St Duthach, at his home near Inverness this weekend. Bishop Mark will be joined virtually by the Rev Norma Higgott, Deacon at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Inverness and Chaplain at the Highland… Continue reading Online Worship with Bishop Mark Strange
‘Digital era is here but don’t forget the Prayer Book’
Rev Dr Michael Hull, Director of the Studies at the Scottish Episcopal Institute, reminds us in the reflection below that the printed page can still “bridge our physical distances in a way different from the internet”. The Covid-19 pandemic challenges Christians like no other crisis in living memory in terms of liturgy, writes Dr Hull.… Continue reading ‘Digital era is here but don’t forget the Prayer Book’
Joint call for prayer to the Good Shepherd
The Scottish Episcopal Church joins again with other churches and many thousands of people in Scotland in a Call to Prayer at 7pm on Sunday [3 May], in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Thirteen Christian churches and organisations across the country will take part in the joint prayer to the Good Shepherd who watches over… Continue reading Joint call for prayer to the Good Shepherd
Letter of thanks from Government advisor
I was minded last week to make a personal call to the Lead Chaplain at the NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital in Glasgow, Canon Iain Macritchie, writes Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Canon Iain is one of the clergy in my diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness, and is also a good… Continue reading Letter of thanks from Government advisor
Minute’s silence for key workers who have died
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has called for thanks and for prayer as the UK prepares for a minute’s silence to remember key workers who have lost their lives to coronavirus. At least 90 NHS staff have died since 25 March, as have many care and transport workers, and the country will stop… Continue reading Minute’s silence for key workers who have died
Journeying together through hard times: call to Prayer for Sunday 26 April
As Christians across the world hear the story of the journey to Emmaus, the Scottish Episcopal Church joins again with other churches this weekend in a Call to Prayer at 7pm on Sunday (26 April), reflecting on the challenges of our own journey through this pandemic. Thirteen Christian churches and organisations across Scotland are taking… Continue reading Journeying together through hard times: call to Prayer for Sunday 26 April
Online Worship with Bishop Kevin Pearson
For the third Sunday of Easter, the Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, celebrates the Eucharist from St John’s Cathedral, Oban this weekend. Bishop Kevin will be joined virtually by Marion Mackay, from Stornoway, who will read the first reading in Gaelic. Also participating in the service will be Christine McIntosh,… Continue reading Online Worship with Bishop Kevin Pearson
Primus offers prayers for the people of Nova Scotia
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, offers prayers for victims of the attacks in Nova Scotia, and for the people of that Province, and across Canada. Bishop Mark says: “I know I am joined by members of our Church and our communities across Scotland in sending love and prayers to… Continue reading Primus offers prayers for the people of Nova Scotia