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.
Barnabas Fund prayer focus for March 2021
An update from the Barnabas Fund, which offers hope and aid to the persecuted church. News this month from Algeria, Eritrea, Somaliland, India and Myanmar. Please pray for our brothers and sisters who are persecuted for their faith.
Commentary: Learning in testing times
It is really strange seeing the signs of springtime appearing while the life of the church and much of the city has been stilled, writes Rev Sydney Maitland. Conditions in almost all aspects of life are still highly unpredictable, in terms of the weather, progress of the Covid pandemic, the restarting of our national life,…
Remove Covid cap on church attendance, say Catholic bishops
Scotland’s Roman Catholic bishops have welcomed the recent announcement by the First Minister forecasting a return to churches for the most important celebration of the liturgical year at Easter. “The opening of churches is a sign that the sacrifices endured so far are bearing fruit and gives us hope and encouragement to persevere,” they said…
Sunday worship for 28 February 2021, Lent 2
As we advance through Lent, this week’s Liturgy of the Word includes music from Singapore and from the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. We open our worship with hymn 74, O for a heart to praise my God …
Lent 2: Speaking out when others are silent about a fashionable social and cultural evil?
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 28 February 2020.
Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2021: Aberlour Child Care Trust
Bishop Kevin Pearson writes: This year my Lent Appeal is for the outstanding work undertaken by the Aberlour Child Care Trust, a charity that has longstanding links with our Scottish Episcopal Church, a charity dear to my heart, and a charity that is there for Scotland’s hidden children, whose considerable difficulties have been hugely exacerbated…
Sunday worship for 21 February 2021, Lent 1
As Lent begins we ask God to give us grace to discipline ourselves in submission to His Spirit, that as He knows our weakness so we may know his power to save. We open our worship with hymn 67, Forty days and forty nights …
Lent 1: The Kingdom of God has come near
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 20 February 2020.
Acting like a Christian: five-part discussion series
An online Lent course from the Scottish Episcopal Church. What does it mean to act like a Christian?
Lent Prose: a haunting hymn with its roots in 10th century Spain
‘Hear us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we have sinn’d against thee.’ This moving piece derives from a hymn composed in the 10th century by Mozarabs, Iberian Christians living under Islamic rule in Andalusia.
News from the Diocesan Office: February 2021
The latest edition of an information bulletin from the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway
Scottish Christians fear criminalisation of trans criticism
An unprecedented alliance of evangelical, Catholic and Free Church leaders has issued a joint appeal to the Scottish Government to ditch changes to the law that could potentially criminalise any criticism of transgender ideology. The Christian leaders want the Scottish Government to drop Part 2 of the proposed Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland), which…
Judge grants judicial review into Scottish church closures during lockdown
Scottish ministers are to face a judicial review into why churches were forced to close their buildings during the current lockdown. Lord Braid has granted permission for a hearing which will take place remotely on 11 and 12 March after Scottish ministers rejected the arguments of 27 Scottish church leaders in a pre-action letter. The…
Sunday worship for 14 February 2021, Transfiguration
This week our Liturgy of the Word reminds us that in our own ordinary lives, each of us is part of the unfinished task of the Mount of the Transfiguration. We open our worship with hymn 178, Tis good Lord, to be here …
Epiphany 6: The Transfiguration
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 14 February 2020.
Jessie Bradshaw, RIP
All Saints’ oldest communicant, Mrs Jessie Bradshaw, has died aged 101. She passed away at her home in Clydebank on Monday February 1, with her devoted daughter, Janet, who cared tirelessly for her, and her son Ian by her side. Jessie was a shining lifelong Christian, loving and serving at St Columba’s in Clydebank, Holy…
Sunday worship for 7 February 2021, Presentation of Christ
Today’s Liturgy of the Word is complemented by videos of really uplifting choral and congregational singing, as well as moving organ music from the church of Saint Séverin in Paris. Please remember especially in your prayers today Jessie Bradshaw, who passed away this week at the age of 101, her daughter Janet and son Ian. We open our worship with hymn 408, Love Divine, all loves excelling …
Presentation of Christ: Dedicating our futures to God in uncertain times
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 7 February 2020.
Barnabas Fund prayer focus for February 2021
An update from the Barnabas Fund, which offers hope and aid to the persecuted church. News this month from Egypt, Pakistan, Indonesia and North Korea. Please pray for our brothers and sisters who are persecuted for their faith.
Sunday readings and prayers for February 2021
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.
Religious leaders launch legal action against Scottish Government over Covid shutdown
Religious leaders in Scotland have started legal proceedings against the Scottish Government over the closure of churches, The Scotsman newspaper reports. Lockdown measures designed to stop the spread of coronavirus have forced the shutting of places of worship. Representatives from the Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland (Continuing)…
Sunday worship for 31 January 2021, Epiphany 4
We still cannot worship together in church! However, it’s hoped that this Liturgy of the Word will help with personal devotions.
Epiphany 4: A matter of authority
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 31 January 2021.
New Bishop elected for Argyll & The Isles
The Diocese of Argyll & The Isles has chosen a new Bishop in an online election. The Rev Canon Dr Keith Riglin was selected by the Electoral Synod from a shortlist of three candidates, and will fill the vacancy brought about by the translation of the Rt Rev Kevin Pearson to the Diocese of Glasgow…
Commentary: A simple and practical faith built on a solid foundation
The swell approaches the rocky shore at an angle, about 45 degrees, writes Rev Sydney Maitland. Instead of being absorbed by the shore, it bounces off, also at an angle of around 45 degrees. The boat making its way along the shore has to maintain its course while managing two swells, and this can be…
Sunday worship for 24 January 2021, Epiphany 3
Since we still cannot worship together in church, it’s hoped that this Liturgy of the Word will help with personal devotions, this week supported by music from two cathedrals, Westminster Abbey and Groningen in Holland. We open our worship with hymn 284, Father we thank thee who hast planted …
Epiphany 3: The Kingdom of God: repent and believe
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 24 January 2021.
Sunday worship for 17 January 2021, Epiphany 2
Once more we’re unable to worship together in church so we hope that this Liturgy of the Word will help with your personal devotions, this week supported by music from Gloucester, Paisley, Asaba in Nigeria and Denver, Colorado. We open our worship with hymn 53, This day, the first of days was made…
Epiphany 2: Our advocate with the Father
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 17 January 2021.
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