Reading the Bible like an Episcopalian is a series of talks in the Season of Advent to reflect upon ways in which Episcopalians understand Holy Scripture. Because we Episcopalians, like all Christians, read the Bible from our own perspective and within our own denomination, it is worth probing our own… read more >>
After reaching the final of the prestigious BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2021 competition, Jake Thomson of St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh gave a performance described by one of the judges as “absolutely beautiful” but it wasn’t quite enough to land the title. Twelve-year-old Jake, from North Berwick, had… read more >>
The Very Rev Dr Elizabeth Thomson, Rector & Provost of St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee leads a Celebration of the Eucharist. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECAdvent2 Provost Elizabeth is joined by the Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, who leads the Sermon. You can join the… read more >>
The December edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter is now available. In another bumper edition, thanks is given throughout to all those who have supported the SEI in various ways over the past year. There are also news items about the Institute Council, the SEI Lecture, Advent Studies, and… read more >>
St Andrew’s Day has been marked with the signing of a joint Declaration between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Scotland during a special service at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Edinburgh. At the service the Most Rev Mark Strange, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, and… read more >>
The latest edition of Inspires Online is available, carrying news and features from around the Scottish Episcopal Church. This month’s edition includes a look back at COP26, including a ‘look forward’ from the Primus who urges that we do not lose momentum over climate change now that the conference is… read more >>
Congratulations go to Jake Thomson of St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, who has reached the final of the prestigious BBC Young Chorister of the Year 2021 competition. BBC Songs of Praise and Radio 2 have again joined together to celebrate the contribution made by young people to choirs and music… read more >>
The Rev Martyn Trembath, Rector of Holy Trinity, Ayr, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for Advent Sunday. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECAdventSunday Rev Martyn is joined by members of the congregation at Holy Trinity. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Subtitles… read more >>
BBC TV’s worship programme Reflections At The Quay returns this weekend with a new series for the four weeks of Advent, and the presenters in the first broadcast are the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Rev Diana Hall, Rector of St Anne’s in… read more >>
On St Andrew’s Day, 30 November, a special service will take place at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh during which the Saint Andrew Declaration will be formally signed by the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Lord Wallace of Tankerness, and the Primus of the Scottish… read more >>
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has expressed sadness and dismay after the loss of 27 lives in the English Channel this week as migrants tried to reach the safety of UK, feeling from persecution in their own countries. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross &… read more >>
Seven new canons were installed at two of the Scottish Episcopal Church’s cathedrals at the weekend. At St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow on Sunday, the Rev Ian Barcroft, the Rev Cedric Blakey, and the Rev Sandy Montgomerie were installed as Honorary Canons by Bishop Kevin Pearson at a Diocesan Choral… read more >>
The Rev Christine Downey, Rector at St. Mary’s, Dalmahoy leads a Celebration of the Eucharist. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECPentecost26 The Rev Christine is joined digitally by Bishop John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, who gives the Sermon. The readers are Jean Tracey Bower and Ted Tracey… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “’So you are a king?’ We can… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church is saddened to learn of the death of the Rt Rev John Taylor, former Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway. Bishop John was ordained to the priesthood in 1957, and served as Curate at St Margaret of Scotland, Aberdeen before becoming Curate in Charge and then Rector… read more >>
The College of Bishops offers deep and sincere condolences to friend and colleague the Rt Rev Anne Dyer and her husband Roger following the loss of their beloved daughter Millie. Millie, who was 30 years old, died peacefully last night after a long illness. Bishop Anne and Roger said: “Millie… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s, Arpafeelie. This service will start early – 10.55am – as it will include an act of Remembrance at 11am. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/3Dc4Q4M Following COP26, the readings and prayers, which… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below in both English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland… read more >>
The Rev Aaron Moffat-Jackman, installed last month as Priest-in-Charge at St Peter’s Episcopal Church, Musselburgh, presented the BBC Radio 4 programme ‘Daily Service’ at 9.45am on Friday (12 November). The programme is described as ‘a space for spiritual reflection with a Bible reading, prayer and a range of Christian music’… read more >>
As the COP26 meeting in Glasgow saw the first draft agreements published for negotiation over the next couple of days, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church joined delegates in the conference ‘Blue Zone’ for climate crisis discussions. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, teamed… read more >>
The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, participated this evening (9 November) in a special ecumenical service of solidarity for climate justice at COP26, with a special focus on the Amazon. The service, organised by Christian Aid, featured music and contributions from community representatives in Amazonia who joined the service… read more >>
Reading the Bible like an Episcopalian is a series of four talks in the Season of Advent to reflect upon ways in which Episcopalians understand Holy Scripture. Because we Episcopalians, like all Christians, read the Bible from our own perspective and within our own denomination, it is worth probing our… read more >>
Anglican Communion Delegation leader Archbishop Julio Murray met First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today, along with other faith leaders from the Global South, to discuss the needs of that part of the world and how countries like Scotland can support international climate efforts in a fair and just way. During the… read more >>
A special COP26 service involving Christian churches and organisations from around the world was held at Glasgow Cathedral (St Mungo’s). The event, organised by Glasgow Churches Together, was attended by guests from countries including Australia, Fiji, and Zimbabwe, as a show of solidarity for global climate justice. Many of those… read more >>
The Rev Canon Trevor Hart, Rector of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, St Andrews in the Diocese of St. Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane leads a Celebration of the Eucharist. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECPentecost24 Canon Trevor is joined by Karen Kiefer, the Diocesan Digital Missioner. The organist is Michael… read more >>
As a reported 100,000 people marched through Glasgow on the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, they were joined by the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church who urged everyone to think about not just the words of politicians but the actions of the people who joined together today… read more >>
The Diocese of Edinburgh is seeking a part time (18.75 hours) Ministry Development Officer on a fixed term appointment of 3 years. The MDO will work closely with the bishop and our synodical structures, to support the ongoing development and wellbeing of all in authorised ministry in the diocese. We… read more >>
Members of the Scottish Episcopal Church will be marching with the Faiths & Beliefs Bloc at the COP26 Global Day for Climate Justice on Saturday [6 November]. People from different faiths and beliefs will march together for climate justice through the streets of Glasgow. The march will start shortly after… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below in both English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland… read more >>
Are you called to join and lead this small, friendly congregation by the sea in this community east of Dundee? We seek a priest who will support our liturgical tradition and pastoral life, bringing out the best in all with vision, compassion and enthusiasm. Joining us in our commitment to… read more >>
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Lord Jim Wallace, met with members of the World Council of Churches Delegation to COP26 on 1 November to discuss practicalities of their time in Glasgow, and to… read more >>
The November edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter headlines on green matters. A series of events involving staff and students are reported, as the SEI works out what it means to strive to ‘safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth’ within its… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, today welcomed to Scotland the Anglican Communion delegation for COP26, along with the Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and other Communion members from around the world. The Primus and the Archbishop were presented with the ‘Climate Resistance… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church joined faith leaders from across Scotland today at a vigil in George Square for COP26, organised by Interfaith Scotland. As part of the event the Primus participated in the first public reading of the Glasgow Multi Faith declaration, alongside… read more >>
As world leaders gather in Glasgow for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference, the Scottish Episcopal Church can confirm that it does not hold investments in fossil fuel extraction companies. The disposal of the last direct investment in a fossil fuel extraction company was announced at General Synod in December… read more >>
A special edition of Inspires Online has been published to mark COP26, the 26th UN Climate Change Conference being held in Glasgow. World leaders will gather at COP26 from 31 October to 12 November to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below in both English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland… read more >>
The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for All Saints from St Peter’s, Auchmithie. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECAllSaints Bishop Andrew is joined by the Rev Peter Mead, Rector of St Mary’s, Arbroath, and St Peter’s, Auchmithie; Sue Smith; and Marie… read more >>
The 2021 SEI Lecture, the sixth in the annual series, will be given today (28 October) by the Revd Dr Michael Hull, SEI’s Director of Studies. To Filioque or Not to Filioque: The Warrant of Holy Scripture will be hosted by the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway and held in… read more >>
SEI students have designated Monday 1 November as a day of prayer and fasting, focusing their attention on COP26 and the well-being of God’s creation. From 6am till 9pm ordinands and Lay Reader candidates across the Province will hold brief times of prayer on each hour using a virtual prayer… read more >>
The Rev Diana Hall highlighted the virtues of pilgrimage as people walk to COP26, on BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Thought for the Day’ this morning. Over the past ten days, over 100 pilgrims have passed through Dunbar, where Ms Hall is Rector of St Anne’s, on their way to the climate… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: Today, there are many… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Anne’s, Strathpeffer. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECPentecost22 Bishop Mark is joined by the Rev Julia Boothby, Priest in Charge; Robin Lingard; Jean Davies; and Laura Symon. Facebook… read more >>
Tomorrow (21 October) the Church and the Academy Seminar will take place online. The Rev Canon Dr Rachel Mash, Environmental Coordinator for the Anglican Church of Southern Africa and a leading figure in the Anglican Communion Environmental Network (A.C.E.N.) will present on the topic: Responding to the Fifth Mark of… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below in English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said:… read more >>
The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 21. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECPentecost21 Bishop Keith is joined by the Rev Beki Cansdale, from St John’s; Robert MacDonald from St Columba’s, Portree, Isle of… read more >>
Following the meeting of the Episcopal Synod on 30 September, the Mediation Steering Group appointed by the bishops, has now taken the first steps towards setting up a mediation process for the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. The Steering Group, comprising David Strang CBE, the Rev Liz Crumlish and Morag… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below in English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said:… read more >>
The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s, Johnstone. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECPentecost20 Bishop Kevin is joined by the Dean of the Diocese and Rector of St John’s Johnstone & St Margaret’s Renfrew, the Very Rev… read more >>
October is Black History Month. Black History Month UK have launched the theme for 2021: “Proud to be.” Catherine Ross, Editor at Black History Month UK magazine said when launching the campaign theme: “It’s been a challenging time for many Black and Brown people, with so much in the media about racism,… read more >>
