Bidh An t-Ollaimh Urramachd Canon Iain Macrisnidh a’stiùireadh comharrachadh Airfreann airson Fèill Drostain Naoimh, bho Chathair-eaglais Anndra Naoimh, Inbhir Nis. Litirdi Albannach 1982. Facebook Le Iain, air an eadar-lìn, tha John Varwell, mar leughadair agus a’cur a-mach an loidhne. Tha an coitheanal airson an Sailm, Stephen, Rachel agus Anna Varwell,… read more >>

For the sixth Sunday after Pentecost the Rt Revd Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Carden Place, in the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. The service will begin at 11am. Bishop Anne is joined digitally by the Rev Mike Blake, Assistant… read more >>

The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church had today intended to issue revised guidance on Phase 3 of the Scottish Government Route Map out of lockdown following the coronavirus pandemic. However, the Group had expected that the Scottish Government would today announce a limit on attendance at services of… read more >>

The shaping of our identity is explored in this week’s joint Call to Prayer from churches across Scotland. The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 12 July in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which… read more >>

The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the College of Bishops acknowledge today’s statement from the First Minister giving further details of the timetable for enacting Phase 3 of the Route Map out of lockdown following the coronavirus pandemic. In particular, it is noted that the date for… read more >>

The Rev Canon John McLuckie, Rector at Old Saint Paul’s, Edinburgh, leads a Service of the Word on Thursday July 9 at 6.30pm. John is joined in person by his Daughter, Lucy McLuckie who plays the Prelude to the Second Suite for ‘Cello by J.S. Bach. The service also includes… read more >>

The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced that the next Lambeth Conference will be in the summer of 2022, following the postponement of this year’s scheduled event because of the coronavirus epidemic and global restrictions on travel and mass gatherings. When postponement of this year’s gathering in Canterbury was announced in March,… read more >>

The College of Bishops and its Advisory Group today issue guidance to the Scottish Episcopal Church on how to prepare for further easing of lockdown restrictions as we approach Phase 3 of the Scottish Government route map through and out of the coronavirus crisis. Four documents are being made available… read more >>

This week’s worship, for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, is a Celebration of the Eucharist, with the Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane presiding. Bishop Ian is joined digitally by readers Rosie Mackie, St Columba’s, Stanley; and the Rev Elaine Garman, St John the Evangelist,… read more >>

The Advisory Group on the Reopening of Churches, established for the Scottish Episcopal Church, expects to publish guidance early next week in relation to Phase 3 of the Scottish Government Route Map out of lockdown. When it is available, the Phase 3 Guidance will be emailed to clergy, lay readers,… read more >>

The bearing of burdens is the focus of this week’s joint Call to Prayer from churches across Scotland. The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 5 July in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which… read more >>

The Right Reverend Kevin Pearson today [1 July 2020] becomes the 15th Bishop of the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, upon his translation from the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles. The enthronement of Bishop Kevin was originally to have taken place with a service at St Mary’s Cathedral on… read more >>

The Rev Dr Jenny Holden, Curate at St John’s, Aberdeen, leads a Service of the Word on Thursday July 2 at 6.30pm. Jenny is joined digitally by David Ferguson, who reads the Epistle and plays the piano, and Dr Julia House, who is the intercessor. You can download the liturgy… read more >>

This year’s Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture, the fifth in the annual series, will be given by Dr Cathy Ross on Thursday 29 October 2020. Her topic for the lecture is ‘Mission and Formation in a Time of Lament and Hope: Reflections after Covid-19’. The lecture was to have been… read more >>

Having witnessed the recent outpouring of anger and hurt by people who are discriminated against because of their ethnicity, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church wishes to express solidarity with those affected by these issues. We also recognise that our church, like most historic UK institutions, must… read more >>

This week’s worship, for the Feast of St Peter & St Paul, was produced by the ministry team at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee, with the Rt Rev Andrew Swift presiding. Bishop Andrew is joined digitally by the Precentor of St Paul’s Cathedral, London, the Rev Canon James Milne, who delivers… read more >>

The terrible events in the centre of Glasgow on Friday afternoon left a city in shock, with six people taken to hospital after a reported stabbing attack and a man shot dead by armed police. The incident took place at a hotel which is currently housing asylum seekers during the… read more >>

The effects of physical separation are highlighted in this week’s joint Call to Prayer from churches across Scotland. The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 28 June in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears… read more >>

For the Feast of St Moluag, the Rev Canon Peter Moger, Priest in Charge of St Moluag’s, Eoropaidh and St Peter’s Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis in the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles leads a Service of the Word. The service will begin at 6.30pm on Thursday 25… read more >>

The Summer 2020 issue of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal is now online. The new edition, entitled Church, Ministry and Coronavirus, was conceived as the nation entered lockdown and churches had to close their doors to protect the vulnerable from infection transmission. Here, the editorial board explains the Journal’s objectives:… read more >>

St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh has re-opened its doors for private prayer. The Cathedral, whose three spires look over the west end of Edinburgh, is usually open daily, as a place of prayer and refuge. Ruth Davidson, the local MSP for Edinburgh Central, joined the cathedral team on Wednesday… read more >>

In the light of the First Minister’s announcement on 18 June 2020 regarding entry into Phase 2 of the Scottish Government’s Route Map, some revisions have been made to the pastoral guidance from the College of Bishops  and the guidance regarding the reopening of church buildings from the Advisory Group… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church again comes together with churches across Scotland this weekend to encourage Christians to join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A letter calling for prayer has been co-signed by 14 Christian churches and organisations. Many of those joining together… read more >>

The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has joined with nine other churches in welcoming the announcement of Phase 2 of the Scottish Government’s Route Map through and out of the coronavirus crisis. Phase 2 allows for the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions, including the ability to re-open… read more >>

Lis Burke, Diocesan Warden of Lay Readers for the Diocese of St. Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, leads a Service of the Word on Thursday 18 June. The service will begin at 6.30pm. Lis is joined digitally by members of the Diocese. The readers are Lesley Whitwood (Lay Reader at the Highland… read more >>

Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, has issued a statement on behalf of the College of Bishops following the announcement by the Scottish Government of further measures to ease lockdown restrictions. The statement says: “Today the First Minister of Scotland has announced moving the communities of Scotland… read more >>

“It is said that during lockdown we are all paying closer attention to our world than we did before,” writes Bishop Anne Dyer in her latest column in the Press & Journal. “With most of us staying at home, and those that are going out to work experiencing a quieter… read more >>

The College of Bishops and its Advisory Group have issued guidance to the Scottish Episcopal Church on how to prepare for the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions as we approach Phase 2 of the Scottish Government route map through and out of the coronavirus crisis. Three documents are being made… read more >>

Coping with a feeling of powerlessness during the COVID-19 pandemic is at the heart of this week’s joint prayer offered by churches across Scotland. A letter encouraging Christians to join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday has been co-signed by 14 churches and faith organisations across the country, including the… read more >>

The 100th anniversary has arrived of the inauguration of St John’s Church in Oban as the Diocesan Episcopal Cathedral of Argyll & The Isles. A Zoom service marked the centenary on 9 June 2020, and although online worship is not the ideal way to commemorate such a landmark anniversary, aspects… read more >>

For Trinity Sunday (7 June) the Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, celebrates the Eucharist from St John’s Cathedral, Oban. Bishop Kevin will be joined digitally by people from the Diocese of Argyll & The Isles.  The readers are Stephen Plant (St Columba’s, Portree, Isle of… read more >>

The Advisory Group on the Reopening of Churches, established for the Scottish Episcopal Church, has today [5 June] issued the following statement: “The Advisory Group has made good progress in working on guidance for the Church since its first meeting last week. Initial draft material has been produced and the… read more >>

This weekend on Trinity Sunday, churches across Scotland will come together to encourage Christians to join together in prayer at 7pm in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. A letter calling for prayer has been co-signed by 14 Christian churches and organisations across the country, including the Scottish Episcopal Church. Many… read more >>

In response to the staging of a photocall by US President Donald Trump outside an episcopal church yesterday, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has joined in condemnation of what it believes is a “blatant mis-use of both a church building and holy scripture”. President Trump held… read more >>

The Rev Diana Hall led the act of worship in BBC Radio Scotland programme New Every Sunday this morning (31 May). You can hear the Rev Hall, Rector of St Anne’s Scottish Episcopal and Methodist Church, Dunbar, on the BBC website by clicking here. The broadcast is available online for… read more >>

Once more, churches across Scotland have come together to encourage Christians to join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday evening [31 May] in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, 14 Christian churches and organisations across the country, including the Scottish Episcopal Church, have co-signed the letter calling for… read more >>

Following the announcement by the First Minister that Phase 1 of the Scottish Government’s route map will take effect tomorrow [Friday 29 May], the College of Bishops has confirmed that the minor easing of lockdown restrictions permitted under Phase 1 does not result in any change to existing guidance previously… read more >>

The College of Bishops has previously announced the intention to issue guidance to the Scottish Episcopal Church in connection with the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions. An Advisory Group has now been established in the province for the purpose of producing guidance for local churches on the implications of the… read more >>

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 [24 May], in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This week, 14 Christian churches and organisations across the country will take part. Many of those joining… read more >>

For the Feast of the Ascension, the Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, celebrates the Eucharist from his home in Edinburgh. Bishop John will be joined virtually by the members of the Diocese of Edinburgh. The service will begin at 8.30am on Thursday May 21. You can download… read more >>

The Primus is encouraging everyone to join the College of Bishops in taking part in the ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ global prayer movement. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, has backed the Scottish Church Leaders Forum in calling all Christians to join the ecumenical season of… read more >>