Following media reports that church leaders have threatened legal action if the Scottish Government does not reverse its recent decision to close places of worship during the current phase of the Covid pandemic, the Primus would like to make clear that the Scottish Episcopal Church is not part of the group seeking change. “Having worked… Continue reading SEC not part of legal threat over church closures

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday, 17 January. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “‘O Lord, you have searched me and known me.’ The… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 17 January at 7pm

The Rt Rev Dr John Armes leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the Second Sunday after Epiphany from his home in Edinburgh. The order of service can be downloaded here: http://bit.ly/Epiphany2SEC The service will begin at 11am and can be joined at: Facebook Youtube link available Sunday morning Bishop John is joined by the… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Second Sunday after Epiphany

The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange has signed a joint statement with Faith Leaders from across Scotland in support of the Covid-19 vaccination programme.  The statement, issued on 15 January is produced in full below: “We faith leaders in Scotland understand the difficulty that our communities are facing during this pandemic. We urge all… Continue reading Statement of Faith Leaders in Scotland in support of Covid-19 vaccination programme

On the Sunday following the announcement that across mainland Scotland, people are asked to stay at home, The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from the chapel of St Duthac at his home in Arpafeelie. Download the liturgy here: http://bit.ly/SECBaptismoftheLord You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Baptism of the Lord

The Scottish Episcopal Church would like to make clear that, contrary to what has been reported in The Times newspaper today, there is no investigation into Bishop Anne Dyer over matters affecting the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney. The investigation referred to in the Times report is a local one, instigated and instructed by the… Continue reading SEC statement in response to media report

After a short break for Christmas, the joint call to prayer from church leaders in Scotland returns this weekend. The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday, 10 January. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles.… Continue reading Return of Joint Call to Prayer: Sunday, 7pm

The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church has not issued a revised set of guidelines following the Scottish Government’s announcement on lockdown this week, but has highlighted several areas to be considered. The Group would like to emphasise that the new lockdown in Scotland is intended to help people stay at home wherever possible.… Continue reading Advisory Group highlights lockdown issues

Rt Revd Anne Dyer, Convenor of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Council, reports on the outcome of a Periodic External Review (PER) undergone by the SEI in January/February last year. “The PER described the overall outcome as one of confidence, writes Bishop Anne. “In the report there were many commendations, describing the SEI as having high… Continue reading Review commends Scottish Episcopal Institute

The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of the Epiphany from St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow. The service will begin at 11am, and you can download the order of service ahead of the service here: http://bit.ly/EpiphanySEC The service can be joined at: Facebook… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for the Feast of the Epiphany