Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 11 (6 August)

On Saturday, the Bishops attended a plenary session and affirmed the Lambeth Calls on Science & Faith, and the Environment & Sustainable Development. The Conference has also issued a series of public “statements of support” highlighting needs around the world from conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the invasion of Ukraine to… Continue reading Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 11 (6 August)

Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 9 (4 August)

On Thursday, the Bishops attended a plenary session and affirmed two Lambeth Calls on Christian Unity and Inter Faith Relations. The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, reflects on ecumenism in Scotland following discussions at the Lambeth Conference on Christian Unity. He said: “we heard from a representative from the… Continue reading Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 9 (4 August)

College issues statement after Human Dignity Call

Bishops at the Lambeth Conference today discussed the Human Dignity Call, which has been the subject of significant attention since the detail of each Lambeth Call was published shortly before the Conference started. The discussion was dignified and respect for differing views was shown during the session, following opening remarks from Archbishop Justin Welby, which… Continue reading College issues statement after Human Dignity Call

A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 8

The Rev Maggie McTernan, assistant Priest at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow, leads a live streamed Celebration of the Eucharist from the Cathedral.w You can download the order of service here. Rev Maggie is joined by the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth, Provost of the Cathedral, who is the preacher. You can join the service from 11am… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 8

Lambeth Round-up: Arrivals (26 July)

In advance of the Lambeth Conference, the seven Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church arrived in Canterbury. The Call on Human Dignity Amended Following objections being raised against the text of the Call on Human Dignity, which asked bishops to reaffirm the 1998 Lambeth Conference resolution I.10 defining marriage as permissible only between a man… Continue reading Lambeth Round-up: Arrivals (26 July)

A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 7

The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from the Lady Chapel at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost7 Bishop John is joined by the Very Rev John Conway, Provost of the Cathedral. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 7

A Statement from the College of Bishops – Preparing for the Lambeth Conference

As members of the College of Bishops prepare to travel to Canterbury for the forthcoming Lambeth Conference, they have issued the following statement and request for Prayer: The Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church are looking forward to attending the Lambeth Conference 2022 which starts next week. It will be an opportunity to deepen existing… Continue reading A Statement from the College of Bishops – Preparing for the Lambeth Conference

A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 6

The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Aberdeen. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost6 Bishop Anne is joined by the Rev Canon Cathy Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care at the Cathedral of St Philip, Atlanta, who is the preacher.… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 6

A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 5

The Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s, Perth. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost5 Bishop Ian is joined by Vivienne Underwood, a member of the congregation of St John’s. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Subtitles… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 5

Inspires Online leads with coverage from Synod

The latest edition of Inspires Online is available, featuring a number of reports from General Synod 2022 including the ‘net zero’ presentation from Provincial Environment Group. As well as the Scottish Episcopal Church’s own reports, there are links to coverage in the Church Times – including a podcast interview with the Primus. There are also… Continue reading Inspires Online leads with coverage from Synod