As we look forward to joining with the Church across the world for Vocations Sunday on 17 April, there is much to celebrate in the Scottish Episcopal Church. People of many different backgrounds and ages are coming forward to offer themselves for service in the Church, with a marked increase in younger people exploring vocation. Ministries are emerging to support and resource mission. A wide and gifted group of Wardens of Lay Readers, Advisers, and DDOs serve the College of Bishops in discerning vocation. Discernment and formation for ministry are becoming integrated.
On Vocations Sunday, please offer thanksgiving for these developments, and for all those who respond to God’s call; please pray for imagination to see the potential in people and situations, and please ask God’s blessing on our Church, that it may be equipped with the ministers it needs.
If you would like a Lay Reader candidate or Ordinand to preach at your church on Vocations Sunday, please contact the Provincial Director of Ordianands at PDO@scotland.anglican.org
This is the collect from the Scottish Ordinal 1984:
Almighty and everliving God, by whose Spirit the whole body of your faithful people is governed and sanctified: hear our prayer which we offer for all members of your holy Church; that each in their vocation and ministry may serve you in holiness and truth to the glory of your Name; through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
You can find further resources for Vocations Sunday on the Provincial website at www.scotland.anglican.org/who-we-are/vocation-and-ministry/vocations-sunday/
