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Within the Episcopal tradition our central rite is the Holy Eucharist (also known as Holy Communion or the Mass). Founded upon Jesus’ final meal with his disciples in which bread and wine were made the signs of his body and blood, this rite celebrates his presence and his people once again offer their lives to […]

The tradition of the church is to be united around a common set of readings at the principal services of each day, whether these be the Daily ‘Offices’ of Morning and Evening Prayer or the Eucharist. Alongside this, certain days are highlighted to celebrate the key events of the Church’s year and the lives of […]

It is the ancient tradition of the Church that on each day the ‘offices’ of Morning and Evening Prayer are offered. All are invited to join in this tradition. These services use time-honoured forms, along with daily readings from the Bible and the meditative reading of allocated Psalms to allow scripture to deepen our prayerful […]

A Service of the Word, was authorised for use at General Synod 2015, following a four year period of experimental use. This liturgy is designed to ‘break open the Word’ in flexible ways. It uses texts from scripture as a basis for many of its responses to encourage adaptability in ecumenical environments.

The Church has a particular responsibility to care for those who are sick, frail, in distress or near death. To support this ministry, the Liturgy Committee has prepared Pastoral Offices, suitable for use by Clergy, Deacons and Lay Readers.

The Church has a particular responsibility to care for those who are sick, frail, in distress or near death. To support this ministry, the Liturgy Committee has prepared Pastoral Offices, suitable for use by Clergy, Deacons and Lay Readers.

The Church has a particular responsibility to care for those who are sick, frail, in distress or near death. To support this ministry, the Liturgy Committee has prepared Pastoral Offices, suitable for use by Clergy, Deacons and Lay Readers.

In marriage, a couple become one in love before God. In this rite, the Church, through its ordained ministers, bears witness to, and celebrates, this pledge to live in love together before God.

The Church has always walked alongside those, and all who love them, who pass from this life into death. In doing so we proclaim that following in the life of Christ we are offered the sure and certain hope of resurrection, with the fulness of awareness of the beauty and presence of God. These rites provide […]

Scottish Liturgy 1982 was revised in 2022, and General Synod subsequently agreed that older versions of the Liturgy should be deleted from the Schedule to Canon 22. This includes the Scottish Liturgy 1982 with Propers and the Revised Common Lectionary (the ringbound book). However, the Propers and the Revised Common Lectionary part of that book […]

These services for Lent, Holy Week and Easter were authorised for use at the General Synod 2024. Sheet music that may be used for the Exsultet can be downloaded here.

In 1948 the College of Bishops issued a small book entitled ‘Services and Ceremonies for Ash Wednesday and Holy Week’. It is generally felt that this book is now out of date and that a new one should be provided, especially in the light of the revised rites for Holy Week and Easter as used […]

Based on the 1982 Scottish Liturgy, this Liturgy for use in times of lament has been authorised for experimental use by the College of Bishops.

This document includes Collects, Prayer of Consecration, Post-Communion Prayer, and Blessing for use during the Season of Creation

The Scottish Episcopal Church has maintained the ancient Catholic orders of ordained ministry of Bishop, Priest (or Presbyter) and Deacon. This rite celebrates, welcomes and ordains those called to ordained ministry within the ‘One Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church’.

Blessing of a Marriage is for use with a couple whose marriage has already been solemnised, and may be used only if the officiating cleric is satisfied that their marriage is not contrary to Canon 31: Of the Solemnisation of Holy Matrimony. The present rite is available at the request of married couples who wish […]

Baptism is, within the apostolic tradition, the means by which one affirms their decision to follow in the way of Christ. For those not of age to make their own promises, parents, along with Godparents or sponsors, may offer them on their behalf with the understanding that a child will be brought up within the […]

Within the Episcopal tradition, it is customary to celebrate that as people grow in faith they grow deeper in understanding of their following of Christ and of being part of the Church. In this rite the candidate affirms the promises made at baptism and renews their dedication to participate fully as part of the Church, […]