Old Testament, New Testament and Gospel readings for Sundays this month, with links to ‘Poirot’ actor David Suchet reading the Bible passages. We also remember those whose Year’s Mind falls this month, and those who we’re called to hold before God in the Diocesan and Anglican Cycles of Prayer.
Covid-19 arrangements: a message to the congregation
The spread of Coronavirus has quickly taken its toll on our ability to worship together in Woodend Drive, writes Rev Sydney Maitland. On Tuesday March 17 our College of Bishops followed Scottish Government advice and declared that ‘church services should cease’. Church buildings could, however, be kept open as a place for people to come…
Scottish Christians asked to join in prayer every Sunday at 7 pm
The Scottish Episcopal Church is joining church groups across Scotland in asking Christians to join in prayer at 7 pm on Sunday evenings. Last Sunday, thousands of Christians across the country answered the call to pray at the same time in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following positive feedback from last week’s prayer initiative, a…
Guidance on weddings, funerals, baptisms and church access
In light of the latest Government guidance over the coronavirus pandemic, and the number of queries being fielded by Bishops and clergy seeking clarification on certain areas, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church today issues updated guidance on how to respond. This guidance supersedes any previous guidance on the subject areas covered…
Church buildings closed to public until further notice
Clergy may still offer prayers and worship, but congregations may not attend.
Lent 4: Letting go
Reflection by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 22 March 2020.
Covid-19: Episcopal Church provides virtual Sunday services
The Scottish Episcopal Church will this Sunday (22 March) begin broadcasting video coverage of Eucharistic services via its website, social media channels and YouTube channel.
Lent 3: The promise of living water
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 15 March 2020.
Lent 2: Receive with joy and gratitude
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 8 March 2020.
Barnabas Fund prayer focus for March 2020
An update from the Barnabas Fund, which offers hope and aid to the persecuted church. News this month from Algeria, Burkina Faso, DR Congo and Bangladesh. Please pray for our brothers and sisters who are persecuted for their faith.
Lent Prose: a haunting hymn with its roots in 10th century Spain
The Lent Prose – number 507 in our New English Hymnal – is being sung after Communion during Lent at All Saints. This moving piece derives from a hymn, Attende Domine, composed in the 10th century by Mozarabs, Iberian Christians living under Arab Islamic rule in Al-Andalus. It can be tricky to sing at first…
Quinquagesima: Heart and soul
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 23 February 2020.
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