The Provincial Environment Group (PEG) is seeking ten volunteer congregations to take part in a series of Net Zero Workshops starting this autumn. The workshops will focus on energy use in SEC buildings, an important part of net zero that also affects congregational finances. The workshops are based on the HeatHack programme funded by the Royal… Continue reading Net Zero workshop programme to save energy
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Lambeth Weekend Round-up: Days 4-5 (30-31 July)
Over the weekend, the Bishops began the process of discussing the Lambeth Calls, and joined Bishops and Spouses from across the Anglican Communion for the Conference’s opening act of worship. Bishop John Armes (Edinburgh) wrote movingly of the opening worship, saying: “I shed plenty of tears during the Conference Opening Service on Sunday morning. It was… Continue reading Lambeth Weekend Round-up: Days 4-5 (30-31 July)
College welcomes re-think of Human Dignity Call
The College of Bishops has welcomed the revision of the Human Dignity Call at the Lambeth Conference as a basis for discussion, after criticism of the draft text prompted a re-think. The original wording, published last week, asked bishops to reaffirm the 1998 Lambeth Conference resolution I.10 defining marriage as permissible only between a man… Continue reading College welcomes re-think of Human Dignity Call
Changes to be introduced after upset over Calls
A statement from the Lambeth Conference on Monday night announced that bishops will now be given a third option for responding to the Lambeth Calls when they are discussed during the conference in Canterbury, where attendees are gathering today. Bishops will be able to clearly state their opposition to a particular call, by choosing a… Continue reading Changes to be introduced after upset over Calls
Primus joins Christian Aid’s service of solidarity for climate justice
The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, participated this evening (9 November) in a special ecumenical service of solidarity for climate justice at COP26, with a special focus on the Amazon. The service, organised by Christian Aid, featured music and contributions from community representatives in Amazonia who joined the service digitally from their homes. The… Continue reading Primus joins Christian Aid’s service of solidarity for climate justice
Primus meets with the World Council of Churches delegation
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Lord Jim Wallace, met with members of the World Council of Churches Delegation to COP26 on 1 November to discuss practicalities of their time in Glasgow, and to share the priorities of the… Continue reading Primus meets with the World Council of Churches delegation
A Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints from St Peter’s, Auchmithie. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECAllSaints Bishop Andrew is joined by the Rev Peter Mead, Rector of St Mary’s, Arbroath, and St Peter’s, Auchmithie; Sue Smith; and Marie Ritchie. The organist is Michael… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints
The SEI Lecture: Thursday 28 October at 5pm
The 2021 SEI Lecture, the sixth in the annual series, will be given today (28 October) by the Revd Dr Michael Hull, SEI’s Director of Studies. To Filioque or Not to Filioque: The Warrant of Holy Scripture will be hosted by the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway and held in the University Chapel, Glasgow University… Continue reading The SEI Lecture: Thursday 28 October at 5pm
University of Dundee Mediation and Early Resolution Service appointed as Mediators for Aberdeen and Orkney
Following the meeting of the Episcopal Synod on 30 September, the Mediation Steering Group appointed by the bishops, has now taken the first steps towards setting up a mediation process for the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. The Steering Group, comprising David Strang CBE, the Rev Liz Crumlish and Morag Hendry, have appointed the University… Continue reading University of Dundee Mediation and Early Resolution Service appointed as Mediators for Aberdeen and Orkney
October edition of the SEI Newsletter highlights Orientation Week 2021
The October edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter features reports from the 2021 Orientation Week at St Mary’s Monastery, Kinnoull – the first to be held in-person in eighteen months. In the newsletter second year ordinand Ferdinand von Prondzynski reflects upon the experience of the Week as a whole and Ross Jesmont, Final Year Mixed Mode… Continue reading October edition of the SEI Newsletter highlights Orientation Week 2021