The Archbishop of Canterbury joined church leaders today to launch a credit union for ministers and employees of their churches, including the Scottish Episcopal Church. At least 60,000 people, including ordained ministers, lay ministers, employees and trustees of the churches involved will be eligible to join the Churches Mutual Credit Union (CMCU). Archbishop Justin Welby…
Archives for February 2015
Gaelic in the Scottish Episcopal Church’s liturgy
A full version of the 1982 Gaelic Liturgy with sound files spoken by the late Alasdair MacInnes has been published the website of the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles. The English text is shown in parallel to the Gaelic. The resource is intended to help any who wish to learn, understand and deliver this…
Sexagesima: God expresses His confidence in us
Sunday 8 February 2015. Sermon delivered by the Rev Sydney Maitland.
Commentary: Media and the truth
I never actually read any of his work, writes Rev Sydney Maitland, but the tenet of one of Marshall McLuhan’s works was summarized in the slogan “The medium is the message”. I believe that in saying this, McLuhan was pointing to the effects of the mass media in informing us. In so doing, they not…
Bishop’s Lent Appeal for Scottish Episcopal Institute
Bishop Gregor Duncan writes: This year, all seven diocesan bishops have agreed that, in their Lent Appeals, they wish to support the training and formation of those entering the ordained ministry or licensed lay ministry in the Scottish Episcopal Church. In commending my 2015 Lent Appeal to you, I do so alongside each of my…
