The Diocese of Brechin will take part in an intercontinental virtual conference this week, along with its long-standing partners in Iowa (Episcopal Church in the USA) and Swaziland (Anglican Church of Southern Africa). The dioceses have an established three-way companionship relationship. Clergy and church members have exchanged between the countries, and projects have been supported… Continue reading Clergy from three continents at ‘virtual’ conference
Tag: Scottish Episcopal Church News
‘Digital era is here but don’t forget the Prayer Book’
Rev Dr Michael Hull, Director of the Studies at the Scottish Episcopal Institute, reminds us in the reflection below that the printed page can still “bridge our physical distances in a way different from the internet”. The Covid-19 pandemic challenges Christians like no other crisis in living memory in terms of liturgy, writes Dr Hull.… Continue reading ‘Digital era is here but don’t forget the Prayer Book’
Joint call for prayer to the Good Shepherd
The Scottish Episcopal Church joins again with other churches and many thousands of people in Scotland in a Call to Prayer at 7pm on Sunday [3 May], in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Thirteen Christian churches and organisations across the country will take part in the joint prayer to the Good Shepherd who watches over… Continue reading Joint call for prayer to the Good Shepherd
Letter of thanks from Government advisor
I was minded last week to make a personal call to the Lead Chaplain at the NHS Louisa Jordan Hospital in Glasgow, Canon Iain Macritchie, writes Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Canon Iain is one of the clergy in my diocese of Moray, Ross and Caithness, and is also a good… Continue reading Letter of thanks from Government advisor
Minute’s silence for key workers who have died
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has called for thanks and for prayer as the UK prepares for a minute’s silence to remember key workers who have lost their lives to coronavirus. At least 90 NHS staff have died since 25 March, as have many care and transport workers, and the country will stop… Continue reading Minute’s silence for key workers who have died
Primus offers prayers for the people of Nova Scotia
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, offers prayers for victims of the attacks in Nova Scotia, and for the people of that Province, and across Canada. Bishop Mark says: “I know I am joined by members of our Church and our communities across Scotland in sending love and prayers to… Continue reading Primus offers prayers for the people of Nova Scotia
Locked-in disciples recalled in joint Call to Prayer
As lockdown continues for an extended period in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Episcopal Church joins again with other churches this weekend in a Call to Prayer at 7pm on Sunday (19 April). Thirteen Christian churches and organisations across Scotland are taking part in the joint prayer for the fourth consecutive week, with… Continue reading Locked-in disciples recalled in joint Call to Prayer
Online worship grows during Holy Week
The buildings may have been closed but the church was very much open during Holy Week, with thousands tuning in to the various broadcasts of online worship made available through the Scottish Episcopal Church website. During Holy Week, a range of broadcasts was available on Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday… Continue reading Online worship grows during Holy Week
An Easter Monday message from the Primus
As he reflected on the Easter celebrations, the Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange looked back on a Holy Week like none before it and looked ahead to how the Church can “stand out there and proclaim the risen Christ.” “We need to look out into this world around and listen to what we’re hearing.”… Continue reading An Easter Monday message from the Primus
Churches join in Call to Prayer on Easter Sunday
Today on Easter Sunday, the Scottish Episcopal Church joins again with other churches and many thousands of people in Scotland in a Call to Prayer at 7pm, in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Thirteen Christian churches and organisations across the country are taking part in the joint prayer for the third consecutive week, with many… Continue reading Churches join in Call to Prayer on Easter Sunday