By Rachael Fraser When we talk about gender justice, what do we mean? It can be a term that is unfamiliar to many; it’s not gender equality, or women’s rights. The use of justice is deliberate; it indicates that there is an injustice present that should be addressed. And there… read more >>
Faith leaders in Scotland have made a joint statement on Coronavirus. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Leo Cushley, Roman Catholic Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh; The Rt Rev Colin Sinclair, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) today issued updated guidance on how members and clergy should respond to the spread of coronavirus (COVID 19), following recent developments. Up until now, the SEC has followed guidance issued by the Church of England in connection with coronavirus. The Church of England has now… read more >>
On World Day of Prayer (6 March), the Primus offers a prayer for all those who will be praying together today. We pray today for all those who are gathering for the World Day of prayer, we give thanks for the ministry of the Christians in Zimbabwe who have prepared… read more >>
Statement on the United Kingdom leaving the European Union from the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, on behalf of the College of Bishops “Today the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. The decision taken by the people… read more >>
Throughout Advent there will be a reflection or prayer from various voices throughout the Church. They will be published on social media and on our website. Tuesday 24 December Today’s reflection comes from the Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh. “The street artist, Banksy, has installed his version… read more >>
Scottish faith leaders including the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church; Church of Scotland Moderator, Right Reverend Susan Brown, and the Muslim Council of Scotland have urged Christians, Muslims and people of other faiths and none to support the… read more >>
Today I stood in the Cathedral in Inverness as we prepared to end a responsibility we have undertaken here for four years. On the Centenary of the outbreak of WW1 a candle had been lit in the Parish Church in Inverness that candle was then escorted across the river to… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church attended an Immigration Tribunal in Glasgow on Friday 14 September where he spoke on behalf of two members of the Cathedral Congregation in Inverness, Ellen and Russell Felber. The Felbers, who came… read more >>
In delivering his Bishop’s Charge at the Glasgow & Galloway Diocesan Synod on Saturday 12 May, The Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan announced his retirement, saying: “For the avoidance of doubt”, I think, is a phrase well-beloved of lawyers. Well, I am not a lawyer, not even a canon lawyer… read more >>
Monday after Sixth Sunday of Easter Evening Prayer – New Life – The Lord O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and… read more >>
Athanasius, Bishop and Teacher of the Faith, 373 Evening Prayer – New Life – The Lord O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is… read more >>
Monday after Fifth Sunday of Easter Evening Prayer – New Life – The Lord O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and… read more >>
George, Patron of England, Martyr, c 303 Evening Prayer – New Life – The Lord O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now,… read more >>
Magnus of Orkney, Martyr, c 1116 Evening Prayer – New Life – The Lord O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and… read more >>
Monday of Easter week Evening Prayer – New Life – The Lord O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be… read more >>
Ash Wednesday Evening Prayer – Returning to God O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY… read more >>
Monday after Sunday before Lent Morning Prayer – Week B O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY… read more >>
Scholastica, Religious, 543 Evening Prayer – Week A O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY… read more >>
Patricia Boyd, former head of RE at George Watson’s College, Edinburgh received an MBE for services to religious and moral education in Scotland. Patricia Boyd is a member of St John’s Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh Professor John Curtice, Professor of Politics, University of Strathclyde and Senior Research Fellow, NatCen SocialResearch received… read more >>
Friday after Second Sunday after Epiphany Evening Prayer – Week B O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for… read more >>
Monday after Second Sunday after Epiphany Morning Prayer – Week B O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.… read more >>
Josephine Butler, 1906 Morning Prayer – Incarnation O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon: Your justice… read more >>
Friday after Third Sunday of Advent Evening Prayer – Anticipation O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.… read more >>
Friday after Second Sunday of Advent Evening Prayer – Anticipation O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.… read more >>
Conception of Mary, Mother of the Lord Friday after the First Sunday of Advent Evening Prayer – Anticipation O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the… read more >>
Cecilia, Martyr, c.230 Wednesday after Pentecost 24 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever.… read more >>
Sunday after Pentecost 24 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon:… read more >>
Wednesday after Pentecost 20 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon:… read more >>
Sunday after Pentecost 20 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon:… read more >>
Jerome, Priest and Teacher of the Faith, 420 Saturday after Pentecost 16 Evening Prayer – Week A O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning,… read more >>
Vincent de Paul, Priest, 1660 Wednesday after Pentecost 16 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be… read more >>
Sunday after Pentecost 16 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon:… read more >>
Christian Aid launches Rohingya Crisis Appeal as humanitarian needs mount on the Myanmar-Bangladesh border Christian Aid has launched an appeal to help all communities displaced by violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, and Rohingya Muslims who have crossed the country’s border into Bangladesh as refugees. Figures show 412,000 Rohingya people have… read more >>
As the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church prepares for his first Primates Meeting (in Canterbury 1-6 October) he is asking congregations and churches across Scotland to engage in an act of prayer alongside him in the days leading… read more >>
Monnica, Mother of Augustine of Hippo, 387 Wednesday after Pentecost 12 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and… read more >>
Sunday after Pentecost 12 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon:… read more >>
Wednesday after Pentecost 8 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon:… read more >>
Sunday after Pentecost 8 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon:… read more >>
SPB Trinity 6 Morning Prayer – Week D O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon: Lead… read more >>
Wednesday after Pentecost 4 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon:… read more >>
SPB Trinity 3 Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen. PSALMODY Antiphon: I… read more >>
Wednesday after the Day of Pentecost Morning Prayer – Week A O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for ever. Amen.… read more >>
Friday after Seventh Sunday of Easter Morning Prayer – New Life – The Spirit O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be… read more >>
Friday after Sixth Sunday of Easter Morning Prayer – New Life – The Spirit O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be… read more >>
Helena, c.330 Monday after Sixth Sunday of Easter Evening Prayer – New Life: The Lord O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now,… read more >>
Saturday after Fourth Sunday of Easter Morning Prayer – New Life – The Lord O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be… read more >>
Thomas Rattray, Bishop, 1743 Evening Prayer – New Life – The Lord O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be… read more >>
Julian of Norwich, c.1413 Evening Prayer – New Life: The Lord O God, make speed to save us; O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be for… read more >>
Saturday after Third Sunday of Easter Morning Prayer – New Life – The Lord O Lord, open our lips: and our mouth shall proclaim your praise. Glory to the Father and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit;* as it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be… read more >>
