In Part 2 of a series looking at initiatives to help the Ukrainian communities in Scotland while their country is at war with Russia, we focus on the north-east town of Stonehaven where a meeting place for Ukrainians has been established at St James The Great Episcopal Church with the… read more >>
There will be a Requiem for All Souls on Wednesday 2 November 2022 at 7.30 pm, broadcast live from St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow. The music will include the Howells Requiem. You can join the service from 7.30pm at: Facebook Youtube Auto generated subtitles are available on Facebook.
The war in Ukraine has seen many Scottish families open their doors to refugees who have fled their homeland in the face of Russian aggression. In the first of a series of articles to be published on the Scottish Episcopal Church website, we feature one of the many people who… read more >>
The Rev Canon Dr Marion Chatterley, Vice-Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from the Cathedral. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022AllSaints Vice-Provost Marion is joined by members of the worship team and congregation of St Mary’s. In addition to the normal worship, the… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s, Wick. Download the order of service: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost20 Bishop Mark is joined by Alan Finch, Margaret Finch and Richard Stanley, all members of St John’s, Wick. You can join… read more >>
The 2022 Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture, the seventh in the annual series, will be given by the Rev Professor Sarah Coakley FBA, on the topic: ‘Worship and Desire in the Anglican Tradition: Why this Matters in Contemporary Church and Culture’. Professor Coakley has produced a handout to accompany the… read more >>
At a meeting this week of the Primates and Presiding Bishops of the Porvoo Communion, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church was one of 14 signatories to a letter urging the head of the Russian Orthodox Church to persuade the Russian President to stop the war in Ukraine. The… read more >>
Lay Readers: A Prophetic Voice? Lay Readers’ Conference 28-30 October 2022 This year’s provincial conference for Lay Readers of the Scottish Episcopal Church will take place at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth. The main speaker will be Rt Rev Martyn Snow, Bishop of Leicester, who will talk on the topic “Lay… read more >>
The Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkled & Dunblane, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Fillan’s, Killin – one of the few remaining 19th century prefabricated “tin tabernacles” in Scotland. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pent19 Bishop Ian is joined by the Rev Gennie… read more >>
In the final part of our series on the Queen’s links with the Scottish Episcopal Church, the focus turns to Gordonstoun, the school where three of the Queen’s children were educated. Prince Charles, Price Andrew and Prince Edward followed in the footsteps of their father, Prince Philip, who had been… read more >>
The Autumn edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal has been published, on the subject of Christian funerals. “Funerals form a significant part of the liturgical life of any religious community, and the Scottish Episcopal Church is no exception,” says Journal editor the Rev Dr Michael Hull. “It is not… read more >>
The Rev Roxanne Campbell leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pent18 Rev Roxanne is joined by the Very Rev Elizabeth Thomson, Zac Chave Cox, and Catriona Robertson, all from St Paul’s. You can join the service from… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s, Inverness. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost17 Bishop Mark is joined by the Rev Ellie Charman. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Auto generated subtitles… read more >>
The Episcopal Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church met yesterday, 29 September 2022, to consider the appeal by the Rt Rev Anne Dyer against her suspension as Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney following the lodging of formal complaints of misconduct. The suspension had been set aside in August after notice… read more >>
In the fourth part of our series on the Queen’s links with the Scottish Episcopal Church, we look to Glamis Castle, a location which has figured prominently in the story of the royal family and a place which was visited several times by Queen Elizabeth II in her younger years.… read more >>
Online worship for Sunday 25 September comes from the Youth Fellowship at Holy Trinity, Dunfermline, led by the Rev Canon Richard Grosse. Download the order of service on Sunday at: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost16 You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Auto generated subtitles are available on Facebook.
The state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen took place at Westminster Abbey in London today. Bishop Mark Strange, Primus, represented the Scottish Episcopal Church at the service. He was one of three leaders who represented the churches of Scotland in the funeral procession, along with The Rt Rev Dr… read more >>
The Rev Harriet Johnston, Priest-in-Charge at Holy Trinity, Kilmarnock, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from Holy Trinity. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost15 Rev Harriet is joined by the Rev Liz Kirby, who leads the intercessions. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Auto generated… read more >>
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church was among faith leaders who were invited to meet His Majesty The King at Buckingham Palace on Friday evening. For the Primus, it was a second encounter with the King in a short space of time, having met the new King at the… read more >>
In Part 3 of our series which takes a look at the Queen’s links with the Scottish Episcopal Church, we hear from the Rt Rev Bruce Cameron, former Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, who was a guest of the Queen at Sandringham when he served as Primus. Bishop Bruce had… read more >>
In Part 2 of our series which takes a look at the Queen’s links with the Scottish Episcopal Church, we look back to a Royal Tour of Midlothian, which included a visit to Rosslyn Chapel. Queen Elizabeth II had been on the throne for nine years when she called at… read more >>
The state funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at 11am on Monday 19 September at Westminster Abbey. Bishop Mark Strange, Primus, will represent the Scottish Episcopal Church at the service. The government has announced that the day of the funeral will be a national bank holiday in… read more >>
As the nation prepares to say a final farewell to Her Majesty The Queen and pays tribute to her 70 years of loyal service on the throne, memories of her connections with the Scottish Episcopal Church have been rekindled across the Province. While Queen Elizabeth II’s affiliation north of the… read more >>
In today’s Thought for The Day on BBC Radio Scotland, the Rev Diana Hall considered our attitudes towards death as the country mourns the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Rev Hall, Rector of St Anne’s in Dunbar, highlighted the Queen’s following of Jesus and her enduring faith, which sustained… read more >>
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Her Majesty The Queen was held at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh today. Ahead of the service, Her Majesty’s coffin was borne in procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral. Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Episcopal Church, was… read more >>
The Primus was a guest on BBC Radio Scotland programme Sunday Morning, where he spoke about his great respect for Her Majesty the Queen and recalled his memories of her influence on his life as a child in Aberdeenshire. Admitting that the last few days since the Queen’s death had… read more >>
Fourteen Church leaders who make up the Scottish Church Leaders’ Forum have issued a statement on the death of Her Majesty the Queen. The signatories, who include Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, said: “We join with the Nation in offering our thanks to God for the… read more >>
The Rev Philip Blackledge leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from Holy Trinity, Melrose. You can download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost14 This service is live streamed from Holy Trinity, where Rev Philip is joined by members of the congregation. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook… read more >>
The Liturgy Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church has produced three prayers, approved by the College of Bishops, to mark the death of the monarch, the repose of the deceased monarch, and the accession of the new monarch. They are as follow: Prayer for the death of the monarch… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96 after reigning for 70 years. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, said: “Today we will gather in prayer and sorrow as we mark the… read more >>
The meeting of the Episcopal Synod scheduled for today [Monday 5 September] has been postponed. The meeting, which was arranged to consider the appeal by the Rt Rev Anne Dyer against her suspension as Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, has been rescheduled for Monday 19 September. The Episcopal Synod members… read more >>
The Rev Peter Bellense leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from Holy Trinity, Dunfermline. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost13 This service is live streamed from Holy Trinity, where Rev Peter is joined by members of the congregation. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Auto… read more >>
The Rev Nerys Brown leads a live streamed Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s, Dunblane. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost12 This service is broadcast live from St Mary’s. Rev Nerys is joined by members of the congregation from St Mary’s. You can join the service from 11am… read more >>
The 2022 Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture, the seventh in the annual series, will be given by the The Rev Professor Sarah Coakley FBA, The SEI announced this morning that this year’s SEI Lecture will be on the topic: ‘Worship and Desire in the Anglican Tradition: Why this Matters in… read more >>
The Episcopal Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church met in Edinburgh yesterday [23 August] to consider procedure relating to the appeal by the Rt Rev Anne Dyer against her suspension as Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. Earlier this month, Bishop Dyer was suspended by the Primus following the lodging of… read more >>
The Very Rev Elizabeth Thomson, Provost of St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 11. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost11 This service is broadcast live from St Paul’s. Provost Elizabeth is joined by members of the Cathedral congregation. The organist is Stuart Muir,… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Duthac’s Chapel, Arpafeelie. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost10 You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Auto generated subtitles are… read more >>
The suspension of the Rt Rev Anne Dyer has been lifted with immediate effect, after the Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney gave notice of an appeal against the decision to suspend her from office. It was announced earlier that Bishop Anne had been suspended by the Primus, Bishop Mark Strange,… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church can confirm that two formal complaints have been received which allege misconduct by the Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. Due process will now follow, through the clergy disciplinary canon. The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange, has suspended the… read more >>
On Sunday the 2022 Lambeth Conference drew to a close. Conference delegates heard a final speech from the Archbishop of Canterbury and attended the closing worship at Canterbury Cathedral. Archbishop Justin’s final keynote speech centered on the five Anglican Marks of Mission and can be read here. A video version can… read more >>
On Saturday, the Bishops attended a plenary session and affirmed the Lambeth Calls on Science & Faith, and the Environment & Sustainable Development. The Conference has also issued a series of public “statements of support” highlighting needs around the world from conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and… read more >>
The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s Cathedral, Oban. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost9 Bishop Keith is joined by the Rev Beki Cansdale, Curate at St John’s Cathedral, and the Very Revd Canon Margi Campbell, Dean of the Diocese of… read more >>
On Friday, the Bishops attended a plenary session and affirmed the Lambeth Call on Discipleship. In the evening the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, delivered his second keynote speech on the theme of Living in the World as a Christian. The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney sat… read more >>
On Thursday, the Bishops attended a plenary session and affirmed two Lambeth Calls on Christian Unity and Inter Faith Relations. The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, reflects on ecumenism in Scotland following discussions at the Lambeth Conference on Christian Unity. He said: “we heard… read more >>
On Wednesday, the Conference delegates spent the day at Lambeth Palace in London, hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs Caroline Welby. During the day they heard from Climate activists on the ways the Church must respond to the Climate Crisis and an act of worship was held to launch… read more >>
On Tuesday, the Bishops took part in a plenary session on Reconciliation, as well as the Lambeth Call on the same topic, and the Call on Human Dignity. The Call on Reconciliation was affirmed by the conference as Bishops shared their commitment to justice, accountability and prayer. There will be a further… read more >>
Bishops at the Lambeth Conference today discussed the Human Dignity Call, which has been the subject of significant attention since the detail of each Lambeth Call was published shortly before the Conference started. The discussion was dignified and respect for differing views was shown during the session, following opening remarks… read more >>
Today at Lambeth The Bishops will spend today in a plenary session on Reconciliation, before taking part in two Lambeth Calls – the first on Reconciliation, then subsequently the Call on Human Dignity will take place this afternoon. The Plenary session on reconciliation can be streamed live here from 11.35am.… read more >>
Over the weekend, the Bishops began the process of discussing the Lambeth Calls, and joined Bishops and Spouses from across the Anglican Communion for the Conference’s opening act of worship. Bishop John Armes (Edinburgh) wrote movingly of the opening worship, saying: “I shed plenty of tears during the Conference Opening Service… read more >>
The Rev Maggie McTernan, assistant Priest at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow, leads a live streamed Celebration of the Eucharist from the Cathedral. You can download the order of service here. Rev Maggie is joined by the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth, Provost of the Cathedral, who is the preacher. Due to… read more >>
