Advent Reflections and Prayers

Throughout Advent there will be a reflection or prayer from various voices throughout the Church. They will be published on social media and on our website. The first reflection, for Advent Sunday comes from the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church: “As we enter… Continue reading Advent Reflections and Prayers

Scottish Church Leaders Urge Truthfulness In Political Debate

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has joined other Scottish church leaders in calling for a respectful tone in the ongoing political debate – that recognises the human value in all people. As campaigning enters the final three weeks before the General Election… Continue reading Scottish Church Leaders Urge Truthfulness In Political Debate

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The Scottish Episcopal Church Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

In April 2021 the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The pilgrimage, organised by the Rev Canon Cedric Blakey as part of the 2021 Provincial Year of Pilgrimage, will take place from 10-21 April 2021 and is now accepting reservations. Bishop Mark said:… Continue reading The Scottish Episcopal Church Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

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Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture 2019

This year’s SEI Lecture took place on 17 October and was given by the Rev Professor Paul Foster, Professor in New Testament Language, Literature and Theology in the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. The Lecture, held in King’s College, Aberdeen, was entitled ‘Their Pattern and Their King: The Gospel of Matthew as a Model… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture 2019

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25th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood

On 14 December, there will be a special service to mark 25 years since the first ordinations of Women to the Priesthood in the Scottish Episcopal Church. The service will be held at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth at 2pm.  The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, will preside at the Eucharist and… Continue reading 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood

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News from the Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI)

This year’s SEI Lecture takes place next week (17 October) and will be given by the Rev Professor Paul Foster, Professor in New Testament Language, Literature and Theology in the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. The Lecture will be held in the New King’s building, King’s College, Aberdeen, and will be entitled ‘Their Pattern… Continue reading News from the Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI)

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Scottish Episcopal Church to hold Prayer Weekend for Political and Community Reconciliation

Following the announcement earlier this month, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has asked each congregation to open their doors on the weekend of 5 and 6 October to create a space for people in their community to offer prayer. The College hopes that the Church can offer this opportunity for reflection… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church to hold Prayer Weekend for Political and Community Reconciliation

New Church in Society Financial Support Document Published

The Church in Society Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church has produced a document with details of all the projects to which the Committee provides financial support. In the introduction to the document, the Committee says “our Church interacts with society in so many ways. With our size and limited resources, the number of things… Continue reading New Church in Society Financial Support Document Published

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Primus responds to UK Supreme Court ruling on progoration

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church responded to the UK Supreme Court ruling that the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful. Bishop Mark said “as Parliament returns to work tomorrow following the ruling of the UK Supreme Court, please pray that MPs continue to… Continue reading Primus responds to UK Supreme Court ruling on progoration

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