The Rev Diana Hall gave ‘Thought For the Day’ on BBC Radio Scotland during a Good Morning Scotland programme that was dominated by news of the resignation of the Prime Minister. The day after Boris Johnson signaled the end of his tenure as Conservative Party leader, Diana said: “The demands of modern government and business… Continue reading Rev Hall gives BBC’s ‘Thought For The Day’

The Summer edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal offers three articles on theology and vocation with reference to Scotland. Ann Loades CBE kicks off with the text of her Smith Lecture 2022, a Lecture taking its name from the famous Smith Sisters of Ayrshire, ‘From Exception to Norm? Women in Theology’. Second, Ian Barcroft follows with ‘Developing… Continue reading Summer edition of SEI Journal published

The Very Rev Elizabeth Thomson and the Rev Roxanne Campbell lead a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost4 You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday morning Subtitles are available on both platforms, if selected by the user. Look for… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 4

The following statement has been issued today by the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church: Following recent press coverage of alleged pastoral and governance issues within the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, we as the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church acknowledge that some in the Diocese have experienced deep distress.… Continue reading Statement from the College of Bishops on Aberdeen & Orkney

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, and Primus, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s, Inverness. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost3 Bishop Mark is joined by the Rev Ellie Charman, Priest at St John’s, and Patricia Moore, a member of the congregation. The organist is Michael… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 3

The Scottish Episcopal Institute now has its own dedicated website, which was launched earlier this month. Previously, all matters regarding the SEI were featured in a section of the Scottish Episcopal Church website, but the need for the Institute to make more use of its online presence has led to the creation of this new… Continue reading New website for Scottish Episcopal Institute

The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s Cathedral, Oban. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost2 Bishop Keith is joined by Shelagh Allan and Robert Garnett from the Cathedral of The Isles, Millport, Cumbrae; and the Very Rev Margi Campbell, Provost… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 2

General Synod 2022 took place at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh from 9 to 11 June. The meeting was held in hybrid format. While the majority of Synod members gathered in Edinburgh, a small number opted to join the meeting online. The Synod Agenda and Papers can be found here, along… Continue reading General Synod 2022: day-by-day reports and photos

Encouraging our young people back to church after the pandemic was the standout theme on the final day of General Synod 2022 in Edinburgh. A series of personal contributions from the Provincial Youth Committee gave honest assessments of where we find ourselves after lockdown, and inspiring visions of how we can flourish again. The Rev… Continue reading General Synod Day 3: ‘Don’t give up on the young’

The work of the Provincial Environment Group towards achieving a 2030 ‘net zero’ target was the highlight of the afternoon session on Day 2 of General Synod in Edinburgh. The session led by PEG member Robert Woodford was built around the question: ‘What is net zero?’ Robert told members that there is no single definition,… Continue reading General Synod Day 2: The pathway to net zero