The Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John the Baptist, Perth at 11am on Sunday 27 September You can download the liturgy here: http://bit.ly/27SeptEucharist The service can be joined from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Bishop Ian is… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 27 September in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. Churches Together In England continue to pray each… read more >>

The College of Bishops today issues a message of thanks and support, and a reminder to be kind to ourselves and gentle to each other, as the Scottish Episcopal Church publishes revised guidance for Phase 3 of the Scottish Government Route Map out of lockdown [web links to the revised… read more >>

Rev Eileen Thompson, part of the Ministry Team at St John the Evangelist on Princes Street, Edinburgh, appeared on Radio 4’s Today programme this morning to discuss what churches have been doing to keep in touch with their congregations during the coronavirus pandemic. The item was prompted by an interview… read more >>

This evening the Rev Joyce Watson, Resident Episcopal Priest on the Isle of Iona leads a short service of Evening Prayer from Bishops House, Iona for the Feast of St Adamnan. The service will begin at 6.30pm and can be joined at: Facebook Youtube You can download the order of service… read more >>

The Autumn 2020 issue of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal is now available, and its main theme is pilgrimage. Two years ago, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church designated 2021 a Year of Provincial Pilgrimage. although the concept will now require a slight revision following the restrictions… read more >>

The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Martin’s, Dundee on Sunday 20 September at 11am. You can download the liturgy here: bit.ly/StMartin20Sep The service can be joined from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Bishop Andrew is joined by the Rev Helen Bridger… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 20 September in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer will also light candles. English and  Gaelic versions of the prayer are available below. Churches Together In England continue… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church has released an updated version of its recent guidance video to support churches re-opening for worship following the coronavirus lockdown. Vestries who have been given permission by their diocesan bishop are allowed to re-open their church for worship subject to certain conditions, such as a maximum… read more >>

The Rev Grace Redpath and the Rev Prebendary Bob King lead Evening Prayer from St Andrew’s, Kelso. Download the order of service here: http://bit.ly/EP17Sept You can join the service from 6.30pm at: Facebook Youtube In addition to the online resources, there is a telephone service to allow those who do… read more >>

The latest Provincial Youth Newsletter is now available, packed with news of what young members have been up to and highlighting that two of them have joined the working group tasked with co-ordinating the Scottish Episcopal Church’s response to the climate crisis. Caitlin Conway, pictured below, and Martha Spence, pictured… read more >>

New Every Sunday on BBC Radio Scotland comes from St Andrew’s Cathedral in Inverness again this weekend, where the Very Rev Sarah Murray, Provost of the cathedral, leads the act of worship. The broadcast begins at 7.30am on Sunday 13 September, and it can be listened to again or later… read more >>

The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Adrian’s, Gullane for Sunday’s online worship at 11am. You can download the liturgy here: bit.ly/13SeptEucharist The service can be joined from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Bishop John is assisted by the Rev Simon… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 13 September in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer will also light candles. English and  Gaelic versions of the prayer are available below. Churches Together In England continue… read more >>

The Rev Harriet Johnston, Curate at St James the Less, Bishopbriggs, leads a Service of the Word on Thursday evening at 6.30pm. You can download the liturgy here: bit.ly/SotW10Sept And join the service at: Facebook Youtube Rev Harriet is assisted by the Rev Lee Johnston, Curate at Christ Church, Lanark and… read more >>

New Every Sunday on BBC Radio Scotland comes from St Andrew’s Cathedral in Inverness this weekend, where the Very Rev Sarah Murray, Provost of the cathedral, leads the act of worship. The broadcast begins at 7.30am on Sunday 6 September, and it can be listened to again or later on… read more >>

The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, celebrates the Eucharist from St Andrew’s Cathedral, Inverness this Sunday (6 September) at 11am. You can download the liturgy here: bit.ly/6SeptEucharist The service can be joined from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Bishop Mark is assisted digitally by pupils from Scottish Episcopal Schools across the… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Institute is asking for prayers for four students who are to be Ordained to the Diaconate, and a further seven who are to be Ordained to the Priesthood. Those being Ordained to the Diaconate are Rebekah Cansdale, Joshua Cockayne, Russell Duncan and David Todd, and those being… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 6 September in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. Churches Together In England continue to pray each… read more >>

The September edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter is now available. This month’s edition features a generous legacy at an Edinburgh church (St Cuthbert’s in Colinton, pictured above) which will enable the SEI to support a student through training for ministry over the next five years. Rachael Wright (inset,… read more >>

The Rev Simon Metzner, Rector of St Baldred’s, North Berwick and St Adrian’s, Gullane leads a Service of the Word. You can download the liturgy here: http://bit.ly/SotW3Sept The service can be joined at: Facebook Youtube Rev Simon is joined by Kate Metzner and Julianne who are the readers. In addition… read more >>

The thirteenth Grosvenor Essay, titled “Theology of Authority in the Ministry of the Church” is published today (1 September), and is available to download here: https://www.scotland.anglican.org/who-we-are/publications/grosvenor-essays/theology-of-authority-in-the-ministry-of-the-church-grosvenor-essay-no-13/ The Essay, written by the Doctrine Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church, discusses how the understanding of ‘authority’ in Christian ministry has deep roots… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 30 August in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. Churches Together In England continue to pray each… read more >>

The August edition of Inspires Online – the free e-newsletter from the Scottish Episcopal Church – is now available. You can access it here. The latest edition covers the beginning of the election process for Argyll & The Isles, the announcement of General Synod 2020 as an online event, Glen… read more >>

The process of electing a new bishop for the Diocese of Argyll & The Isles has begun in earnest, with the Electoral Synod meeting for the first time this month. The Preparatory Committee, which is responsible for compiling a shortlist of nominees, has also met. The vacant See arises after… read more >>

Bookings are open for virtual attendance this year’s Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture, to be given online by Dr Cathy Ross on Thursday 29 October 2020. Dr Ross will discuss ‘Mission and Formation in a Time of Lament and Hope: Reflections after Covid-19’ in what will be the fifth lecture… read more >>

The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, celebrates the Eucharist from her chapel at home in Aberdeen. The service will begin at 11am. You can download the liturgy here: http://bit.ly/Pentecost12 And you can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Bishop Anne is joined digitally by… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 23 August in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. Churches Together In England continue to pray each… read more >>

The Rev Philip Blackledge, Rector of Holy Trinity Melrose, lead a Service of the Word today [Thursday 20 August]. The service will begin at 6.30pm. Rev Philip will be assisted by Co-leader Jane Stevenson and joined digitally by Carrie Daye and Liz Williams, who are the readers; and Katie Blackledge… read more >>

This Sunday [23 August] sees the start of a week-long programme of study and worship for the students at the Scottish Episcopal Institute. The ‘Orientation Week’, held annually at the start of each new academic year, aims to welcome back the continuing students and welcome in the new ones. Normally… read more >>

The Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost from the Chapel at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth. The service will begin at 11am and can be joined at: Facebook Youtube You can download the liturgy… read more >>

The Advisory Group of the Scottish Episcopal Church has revised its Phase 3 guidance for coming out of lockdown, following the Scottish Government’s decision to make the wearing of face coverings mandatory in places of worship. There has been a delay in issuing this revised guidance while clarification was awaited… read more >>

In her latest column in the Press & Journal newspaper, Bishop Anne Dyer says that the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted many of society’s ills and shown us what needs immediate remedy. “Wherever we were in our understanding of how our society was faring, the coronavirus came along and the effect… read more >>

The Rev Canon Kenneth Gibson leads a Service of the Word from St Mary Magdalene, Dundee. The service will begin at 6.30pm. Kenneth is assisted by Judy Robinson and Enza Gibson, who are the readers and intercessor. You can download the liturgy for the service here: https://bit.ly/SotW13Aug The service can… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 16 August in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. Churches Together In England continue to pray each… read more >>

Responding to the awful incident today, where a train was derailed south of Stonehaven, leading to reports of serious injuries to those on board, the Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, said: “Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones and our hearts also go out to… read more >>

The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday 9 August in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. Churches Together In England continue to pray each… read more >>

The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin, celebrates the Eucharist from St Andrew’s, Brechin. The Service will begin at 11am. Bishop Andrew is assisted digitally by the Rev John Skinner, Priest in Charge of Brechin & Montrose with Inverbervie. Also participating in the service are Robert Gayley, Victoria Galey… read more >>

The First Minister announced in her daily briefing at lunchtime today that, as from tomorrow, 8 August 2020, the wearing of face coverings is to become mandatory in places of worship. This will obviously affect any church services taking place this weekend and until further notice. Since the announcement at… read more >>

The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, speaking today said: “I sat at home watching the news on Tuesday and was shaken by the images showing the explosion at the harbour in Beirut. My initial reaction to the powerful explosion was shock, then fear for those caught up in it,… read more >>

The Rev Diana Hall, Rector of St Anne’s, Dunbar, leads a service of the Word for the feast of the Transfiguration, from St Anne’s. The Service will begin at 6.30pm. You can download the liturgy ahead of the service here: https://bit.ly/Sotw6August And you can join the service from 6.30pm at:… read more >>

The First Minister reported to the Scottish Parliament on 30 July 2020 in relation to the most recent three weekly review of coronavirus restrictions in Scotland. The Church’s Advisory Group met shortly after that announcement and noted that none of the limited relaxations announced by the First Minister require any… read more >>

For the ninth Sunday after Pentecost the Most Rev Mark Strange celebrates the Eucharist from Arpafeelie. The Primus is joined from across Scotland by young members of the Scottish Episcopal Church, and from the United States of America by Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. The Provincial… read more >>