Reflection by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 29 March 2020.
Archives for 2020
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.
Quinquagesima: Heart and soul
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 23 February 2020.
Holy Cross Garden of Remembrance rededicated at St Bride’s
Earlier today, a Requiem was celebrated at St Bride’s Episcopal Church, Glasgow for all those whose remains are now in the Holy Cross Memorial Garden there. A Service of Dedication followed.
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 2 February 2020.
Commentary: Watching and waiting…
I suppose that this is the lull before whatever comes next, writes Rev Sydney Maitland. In our lessons in church this is the period after the Epiphany and before Lent. In the diocese we have a bishop-elect whose translation to the diocese is expected to be in May and who will have the summer to…
Epiphany 3: A new agenda
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 26 January 2020.
Primates meet in Jordan ahead of Lambeth Conference
Primates from 33 of the Anglican Communion’s 40 provinces met in Jordan from January 13-15 for the last full primates’ meeting before the 2020 Lambeth Conference of Bishops.
Epiphany 2: God calling
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 19 January 2020.
New Bishop elected for Glasgow and Galloway
The Right Reverend Kevin Pearson was today elected as the new Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Bishop Kevin is currently the Bishop of Argyll and The Isles and his election to Glasgow and Galloway represents a historic “translation” of a Bishop from one See to another. The See of Glasgow and Galloway became vacant in…
Holy Cross Memorial Garden to be dedicated at new location in Hyndland
A dedication service for the Memorial Garden of the former Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Knightswood will be held on February 8 at the Garden’s new location in the grounds of St Bride’s, Hyndland. All are invited. The Diocese announced in April last year that the Garden would be moved, with proper reverence, following the deconsecration of Holy Cross.
Baptism of Jesus: God’s agenda, not ours
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 12 January 2020.
Epiphany: Mission Impossible? Or Game of Thrones?
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 5 January 2020.
Primus’ New Year Message for 2020
‘If the world is changed for the better – no matter how small the change – how happy would that make you?’
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