BBC Scotland’s weekly worship programme The Service comes from Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Melrose this weekend. The Rev Philip Blackledge, Rector of Holy Trinity, leads the Service of the Word, along with The Rev Grace Redpath of St Andrew, Kelso. The Service starts at 12 noon on Sunday [16… read more >>

The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s Cathedral, Oban. Download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/SECEaster7 You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube This will be Bishop Keith’s first provincial online worship since his Consecration… read more >>

The ‘Season of Pilgrimage’ in the Scottish Episcopal Church is being marked next week in the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney, where Bishop Anne Dyer will walk the St Magnus Way. The 58km route is a long distance pilgrimage route through mainland Orkney, established in 2017 to mark the 900th… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 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 in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church will once again participate in Thy Kingdom Come, a global prayer initiative which runs from Ascension to Pentecost (13-23 May 2021). A statement from the Scottish Church Leaders’ Forum, signed by the Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange and published here in both English and Gaelic,… read more >>

With our new MSPs preparing to be sworn in at Holyrood this week following the Scottish Parliament election, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has called on our politicians – and the electorate – to move forward together, and not to forget the importance of the United Nations Climate… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 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 in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland… read more >>

The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. Download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/SECEaster6 You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube Bishop John is joined by the Rev Dr Jaime Wright, Deacon at Old Saint Paul’s… read more >>

The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church has published new guidance on the calculation and display of the Physical Distance Based Capacity (PDBC) in church buildings, as pandemic restrictions are eased. The Group has also produced an updated Frequently Asked Questions document. Both of these resources are available here.… read more >>

As Scotland goes to the polls today in the Scottish Parliament election, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, The Most Rev Mark Strange, encourages people to exercise their democratic right at this important time by using their vote to help shape the way ahead. “People will be heading for… read more >>

At Scottish Parliament election time, we take the opportunity to highlight the Scottish Episcopal Church’s long-standing relationship with the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office. Every year, the Church in Society Committee of the SEC invites grant applications from organisations working on a variety of issues in Scottish society, and includes projects… read more >>

The May edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter is now available here. The eight-page issue highlights three experiences of Vocations Sunday at Dunbar, Kelso and Dunblane, a day in the life of the Rev Dr Richard Tiplady, Director of Mixed Mode Training, a report from the Institute Council, the… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church has celebrated the consecration of The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin as the new Bishop of Argyll & The Isles at a special service in Oban. The College of Bishops gathered at The Cathedral Church of St John the Divine to ordain the Bishop elect, who… read more >>

The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Aberdeen. You can download the Liturgy here: http://bit.ly/SECEaster5 You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube Bishop Anne is joined by Dr Nicola Mills, Athol Jamieson and the Rev Canon… read more >>

Young people all over the Scottish Episcopal Church have been eagerly awaiting news of this year’s Provincial Youth Week, and now it can be revealed – Glen 21 will take place in two ways: both online and in person across Scotland (as restrictions allow).  Glen 21 is open to young… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 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 in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland… read more >>

The latest edition of Inspires Online is now available, carrying news, features, reflection and events from across the Scottish Episcopal Church. There are updates on how General Synod and Provincial Youth Week will be held, feedback and new resources for online worship, news of how a sea shanty further boosted… read more >>

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church joined faith leaders across the world in signing a statement calling for: “The same spirit of unity and common purpose that has driven scientists to develop Covid-19 vaccines at breathtaking speed, that drives the care of those tending to… read more >>

The Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. You can download the Liturgy here: http://bit.ly/SECEaster4 You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube Bishop Ian is joined by the Rev Gennie Evans and Tracey… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 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 in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland… read more >>

The consecration of The Rev Canon Dr Keith Riglin as the new Bishop of Argyll & The Isles is to take place on Saturday 1 May at St John’s Cathedral, Oban, starting at 2pm. Covid restrictions will limit the numbers able to attend the ceremony, but the new Bishop will… read more >>

The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist. You can download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/SECEaster3 You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube Bishop Andrew is joined by the Very Rev Fay Lamont, Heather Stewart and Brenda Ivey, from St Ninian’s, Dundee.… read more >>

BBC Scotland’s weekly worship programme The Service comes from St Paul’s Cathedral in Dundee this weekend. The Right Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, leads the service, with readings from Catriona Robertson (pictured below) and prayers from Alice Simpson. The Service starts at 12 noon on Sunday [18 April] on… read more >>

After a brief break last week, the Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer again on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In… read more >>

The funeral of His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, takes place today [Saturday 17 April] at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. The service will start after a national minute’s silence at 3pm, and it will be conducted by the Dean of Windsor, with the Archbishop of Canterbury pronouncing the blessing.… read more >>

In her latest column in the Press & Journal newspaper, the Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, says that older generations can make a major contribution to society in a post-pandemic future. Bishop Anne believes that people are too quick to reach for the old saying that… read more >>

A return to physical worship was welcomed last month as the country took its first steps out of lockdown. However, the online broadcasting of worship services appears to be here to stay as chuches adapt to a new future, post-Covid. In the short term, access to online worship remains essential… read more >>

Bishop Andrew Swift and the vestry of St Paul’s Cathedral in Dundee are delighted to announce that the next Provost of the Cathedral is to be the Revd Canon Dr Elizabeth Thomson. The new Provost is currently Sub-Dean and Canon Missioner of Derby Cathedral, a post she has held since… read more >>

The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. You can download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/SECeaster2 You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube Bishop John is joined by young members of the Diocese of Edinburgh who… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church is deeply saddened by the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 99. The Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle this morning. He spent a month in hospital recently, during which he required… read more >>

Church leaders across Scotland have made “remarkable adaptations” during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep worship going and serve their communities in new ways, a survey has found. A new study, available here, records that 96 per cent of 369 congregational leaders spanning 27 different denominations continued with ministry and mission… read more >>

The April edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter leads on how the Institute is committed to serving students’ families better. Marianne Lucchesi, wife of first year Argyll and The Isles ordinand Tony Clapham, writes about how she has felt included in her husband’s studies as part of the SEI… read more >>

In his Easter Sunday message The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, reflects on changes we have gone through in the past year, and considers what lies ahead as further change is set to take place. His message appears in full below. “Things have changed. I… read more >>

On Easter Sunday, the Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm, as they have done on Sundays throughout the year of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In a… read more >>

Three long-serving and highly respected members of the Scottish Episcopal Church enjoyed a surprise arrival in the post this week as recipients of this year’s Maundy money from The Queen. David Kenvyn and Jill Cunningham from the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway, and Dr David Bertie from the Diocese of… read more >>

The latest edition of Inspires Online, the monthly magazine of the Scottish Episcopal Church, features preparation for Holy Week, with a schedule of provincial online worship lined up for those who are unable to attend church. There is also a call-out for volunteers for Scottish Episcopal Virtual Choir. Inspires also… read more >>

On Easter Sunday the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Andrew’s Cathedral, Inverness. You can download the order of service on Sunday here: http://bit.ly/SECEasterSunday Bishop Mark is joined by the Rev Katrina O’Neill as Deacon from St Andrew’s… read more >>

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, The Most Rev Mark Strange, makes the following statement on behalf of the College of Bishops: “This weekend we will re-open church buildings to welcome some of our congregations back to in-person worship for the first time in almost three months. “Many of… read more >>

At the end of a week during which we have marked the one-year anniversary of lockdown, the Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Palm Sunday, as they have done on Sundays throughout the year of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining… read more >>

Young Episcopalians from all over Scotland are booking their places at Glen 21. The annual Provincial Youth Week will go ahead, no matter what! Whatever form it takes, Glen remains a place where young people can be themselves, explore their faith and encourage each other to take on leadership roles… read more >>

The Spring issue of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal is now available and can be accessed here. The new edition is a thematic one that addresses the theology of safeguarding from a number of perspectives. “Its aim is to allow a second word on this topic which is neither the first nor… read more >>

For Easter this year there will be a new virtual choir project for the provincial online worship, following on from our successful Advent Lessons and Carols service in December 2020. We are keen for as many people as possible to be involved in this project to celebrate Easter as a… read more >>

Today, 23 March 2021, marks the one-year anniversary of Britain going into the first coronavirus lockdown. A National Day of Reflection is to take place, including a minute’s silence at 12pm followed by a bell toll. In the evening, there will be a national doorstep vigil when people are being… read more >>

A year ago today, the first provincial worship broadcast appeared as the world started to adjust to the restrictions put in place to try to counter the spread of coronavirus. The Scottish Episcopal Church was one of the first to heed the advice of the Scottish Government and on 17… read more >>

The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the Fifth Sunday of Lent from St John’s, Aberdeen. You can download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/SECLent5 You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube Bishop Anne is joined by the Rev… read more >>

As the anniversary of lockdown approaches on Tuesday next week, the Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday, 21 March, as they have done on Sundays throughout the year of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears… read more >>

In her column in the Press & Journal newspaper, the Rt Rev Anne Dyer highlights the contrast between the celebration of International Women’s Day and then growing public anger over violence against women and sexual harassment on the streets. For the Rt Rev Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, said… read more >>

The Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the Fourth Sunday in Lent. You can download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/SECLent4 You can join the service at: Facebook Youtube Bishop Ian is joined by Sally Carr, Ross Stirling-Young,… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday, 14 March, as they have done on Sundays throughout the year of the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In… read more >>