Public reactions to the science of the climate emergency fall with-in a broad spectrum, from denial to despairing acceptance of our ultimate fate. The geological rhythms of the earth are being distorted and the atmosphere polluted with an excess of CO2. We are running out of time and once critical thresholds have been reached, the… Continue reading Lent reflection: restoring our damage to God’s creation

The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) today issued updated guidance on how members and clergy should respond to the spread of coronavirus (COVID 19), following recent developments. Up until now, the SEC has followed guidance issued by the Church of England in connection with coronavirus. The Church of England has now changed its advice, and as… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church issues new advice on COVID-19 for members and clergy

A frosty winter scene in Edinburgh has been awarded first place in the Scottish section of a competition to celebrate churches across the UK through photography. St Cuthbert’s, in Colinton, was named the regional winner ahead of a clutch of impressive entries from Scotland in the Parish Pixels competition, organised by Ecclesiastical Insurance. The winning… Continue reading Scottish winner goes into UK final of church photography competition

The Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney has a new Dean, following the appointment of the Reverend Dr Dennis Berk. Fr Dennis has been Rector of St James the Less in Cruden Bay and St Mary-on-the-Rock in Ellon since 2018. He takes on a position which has been vacant since November 2017. “I am very pleased… Continue reading New Dean for Aberdeen & Orkney

The Scottish Episcopal Church is launching a fund which will help to target child poverty in Scotland. Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded for a pilot period of one year for congregational programmes specifically focussed on the alleviation of the effects of child poverty. The initiative follows discussion on child poverty at General… Continue reading Launch of child poverty fund

To honour the memory of all those who suffered and perished under Nazi persecution during World War II, the Rev Cedric Blakey, Convener of the Interfaith Relations Committee will today (27 January) attend Interfaith Scotland’s national Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Scottish Parliament on behalf of the Scottish Episcopal Church. This prayer was written… Continue reading Holocaust Memorial Day 2020

Happy New Year. The call I hear all around me: on Social Media, on television, from neighbours and friends: “Happy New Year!” I certainly hope for a Happy New Year. I suspect, however, as we look forward, we will realise just how much hard work we will need to put in to making it a… Continue reading Primus’ New Year Message for 2020