In our hearts, we encircle in prayer and love the clergy serving our Diocese, remembering also those gathered for our Clergy Conference in Stranraer. Heavenly Father, in every age you raise up pastors and leaders for your Church to reflect the light of Christ and to lead us in the way of holiness. We thank… Continue reading Clergy Conference 2024
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St Aidan’s Lectures 2024: Credal Christianity Revisited
This year’s St Aidan’s Lectures will be given by the Rev Canon Prof Michael Hull, Pantonian Professor of Divinity and Principal of the Scottish Episcopal Institute, who will discuss Credal Christianity. Monday evenings-4, 11, 18, and 25 November from 7.30pm GMT on Zoom. The Scottish Prayer Book includes three Creeds—the Apostles’, Nicene and Athanasian—commonly called… Continue reading St Aidan’s Lectures 2024: Credal Christianity Revisited
Scottish Episcopal Church launches international scholarships
The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) today launches an exciting new initiative which will offer two scholarships to applicants from the Global South, aimed at building and strengthening relationships within the Anglican Communion. The PhD scholarships in Divinity, Theology, and Religious Studies have been developed by the Global Partnerships Committee of the SEC. Each scholarship lasts… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church launches international scholarships
Upcoming webinars from the Net Zero team
The Net Zero team will be running a series of webinars in 2025 with the first taking place on 26 January with a presentation from Dougie Spencer, Funding Manager for the National Lottery, giving an overview session of the National Lottery Community Fund Awards for All programme. This SEC focused webinar will provide context on… Continue reading Upcoming webinars from the Net Zero team
Bishop of Edinburgh announces retirement date
The Right Rev Dr John Armes has announced that he will retire as Bishop of Edinburgh on 31 August this year. Bishop John, who was consecrated as 26th Bishop of Edinburgh in May 2012, will reach his 70th birthday later this year. Confirming his retirement in a letter to the Clergy of the Diocese of… Continue reading Bishop of Edinburgh announces retirement date
The Primus’ 2024 Christmas Message
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church shares his Christmas message. A joyful Christmas to you. I’m here in the Cathedral in Inverness having just celebrated the Eucharist on this Christmas Eve. I’ve been gathered here to allow the sacraments to be distributed to those places across the diocese where they… Continue reading The Primus’ 2024 Christmas Message
Reflections and resources for advent from the Provincial Youth Committee
The Provincial Youth Committee throughout Advent are sharing a variety of resources for use in churches, youth groups, and at home during Advent. The Youth Officer for the Diocese of Moray, Ross & Caithness, Ley-Anne Forsyth, on behalf of the PYC invited people from across the Scottish Episcopal Church to join with their Diocesan youth… Continue reading Reflections and resources for advent from the Provincial Youth Committee
Daily Prayer for experimental use published
The College of Bishops has authorised a revised Daily Prayer for Experimental Use, running from Advent Sunday 2024 until General Synod 2030. After some unavoidable delays, the revised Daily Prayer is now available. The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange said: “I’m delighted to report that after months of work, the revised Daily Prayer for the… Continue reading Daily Prayer for experimental use published
Sleepover by the Castle
St Columba’s by the Castle was buzzing over the weekend of October 26-27, as young Episcopalians from across Scotland gathered in Edinburgh for a Provincial Youth Sleepover. Hosted by the Diocese of Edinburgh, the event brought together young people for a weekend of fellowship and worship. On Saturday afternoon the event began with a choice… Continue reading Sleepover by the Castle
Provincial Standing Committee statement
The Provincial Standing Committee has today (11 November) released the following statement: “Recent developments in the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney have been a matter of on-going concern for the Provincial Standing Committee. “As announced previously, the Canon 54 process concluded when the independent Procurator decided not to pursue charges against Bishop Anne Dyer, and… Continue reading Provincial Standing Committee statement