Statement from College of Bishops: In March this year, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church commissioned Professor Iain Torrance to conduct an independent review of difficulties experienced in the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney, following a request from Bishop Anne Dyer. The review process began on 5 April 2021 and it was… Continue reading Aberdeen & Orkney review to move to second stage

The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “It is sometimes said of a person: ‘They can… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 29 August at 7pm

The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s Cathedral, Oban. The order of service will be available at: https://bit.ly/SECPentecost14 You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday morning Children’s Chapel The Children’s Chapel team are taking a break for the school holidays. In… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 14

The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church has issued an updated version of its Frequently Asked Questions document. The FAQs are provided to support Scottish Episcopal Churches during Scottish Government Pandemic Easing. The latest version can be accessed by clicking here.

The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below, will also light candles. The prayer is available below in both English and Gaelic. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 22 August at 7pm

The Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth, Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 13. The order of service will be available at: https://bit.ly/SECPentecost13 Provost Holdsworth is joined by the Rev Canon Oliver Brewer-Lennon, Bob Leslie, Mimi White, Jim McKillop, Debbie Lewer and Heather O’Connor. The musicians are Morven Bremner… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 13

After the successful hosting of Glen 21 this month, the latest Provincial Youth Newsletter tells the story of how young people across the country came together both online and in person to enjoy worship and a host of exciting activities. The ‘Glen Special’ says: ‘Throughout lockdown, young people and leaders across the Province have been… Continue reading Blended mixture caters for all tastes at Glen 21

Wednesday is a day to keep tuned into the radio if you don’t want to miss a triple-header of Scottish Episcopal Church contributions on the BBC. First up for the earliest of early birds is the Rev Philip Blackledge, giving ‘Prayer for the Day’ on Radio 4. The Rector of Holy Trinity in Melrose will… Continue reading Tune in for a trio of SEC offerings on BBC radio

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has called for prayers for the people of Afghanistan and for the world leaders who can help those now fleeing from the Taliban. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, said that following the Taliban takeover, Christians should urge their governments to open their… Continue reading ‘Governments must help Afghans fleeing in fear’

BBC Radio 4’s Prayer for the Day will be delivered over the next week by the Rev Philip Blackledge. The Rector of Holy Trinity in Melrose will lead Radio 4’s “spiritual reflection to start the day” on Saturday 14 August, at 5.43am. For those who might consider this to be a tad early to rise… Continue reading Rev Blackledge leads Radio 4’s Prayer for the Day