The Queen Remembered, Part 4: A childhood at Glamis Castle

In the fourth part of our series on the Queen’s links with the Scottish Episcopal Church, we look to Glamis Castle, a location which has figured prominently in the story of the royal family and a place which was visited several times by Queen Elizabeth II in her younger years. Glamis Castle is often described… Continue reading The Queen Remembered, Part 4: A childhood at Glamis Castle

A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 16

Online worship for Sunday 25 September comes from the Youth Fellowship at Holy Trinity, Dunfermline, led by the Rev Canon Richard Grosse. Download the order of service on Sunday at: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost16 You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook (due to a technical issue from Facebook please refresh the page if you cannot see… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 16

Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen: Please pray with me today, asks Primus

The state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen takes place at 11am today at Westminster Abbey in London. Bishop Mark Strange, Primus, will represent the Scottish Episcopal Church at the service. He is one of three leaders who will represent in the churches of Scotland in the funeral procession, along with The Rt Rev Dr… Continue reading Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen: Please pray with me today, asks Primus

Primus and faith leaders meet with King Charles

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church was among faith leaders who were invited to meet His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace on Friday evening. For the Primus, it was a second encounter with the King in a short space of time, having met the new King at the Scottish Parliament on Monday evening… Continue reading Primus and faith leaders meet with King Charles

The Queen Remembered, Part 3: A Primus preaches at Sandringham

In Part 3 of our series which takes a look at the Queen’s links with the Scottish Episcopal Church, we hear from the Rt Rev Bruce Cameron, former Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, who was a guest of the Queen at Sandringham when he served as Primus. Bishop Bruce had met the Queen during a… Continue reading The Queen Remembered, Part 3: A Primus preaches at Sandringham

The Queen Remembered, Part 2: Rosslyn Chapel hosts a Royal Visit

In Part 2 of our series which takes a look at the Queen’s links with the Scottish Episcopal Church, we look back to a Royal Tour of Midlothian, which included a visit to Rosslyn Chapel. Queen Elizabeth II had been on the throne for nine years when she called at the Collegiate Church of St… Continue reading The Queen Remembered, Part 2: Rosslyn Chapel hosts a Royal Visit

State funeral of Her Majesty The Queen

The state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at 11am on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey. Bishop Mark Strange, Primus, will represent the Scottish Episcopal Church at the service. The government has announced that the day of the funeral will be a national bank holiday in all parts of the UK.… Continue reading State funeral of Her Majesty The Queen

The Queen Remembered, Part 1: A long tradition at St Kentigern’s Ballater

As the nation prepares to say a final farewell to Her Majesty The Queen and pays tribute to her 70 years of loyal service on the throne, memories of her connections with the Scottish Episcopal Church have been rekindled across the Province. While Queen Elizabeth II’s affiliation north of the border was with the Church… Continue reading The Queen Remembered, Part 1: A long tradition at St Kentigern’s Ballater

‘As we mourn the Queen, may fear be diminished’

In today’s Thought for The Day on BBC Radio Scotland, the Rev Diana Hall considered our attitudes towards death as the country mourns the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Rev Hall, Rector of St Anne’s in Dunbar, highlighted the Queen’s following of Jesus and her enduring faith, which sustained her as she reached the… Continue reading ‘As we mourn the Queen, may fear be diminished’

Primus to read Gospel at Thanksgiving Service

A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Her Majesty The Queen takes place at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh today, from 3pm. Ahead of the service, Her Majesty’s coffin will be borne in procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral. Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Episcopal Church, will be part… Continue reading Primus to read Gospel at Thanksgiving Service