Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 28 April 2024. ‘Jesus is not going away, even when things feel dark and foreboding. He is as much with us in those times of trial and temptation as in times of light and peace and joy.’
Archives for April 2024
Commentary: An easy target
It’s the vicar wot dunnit!’ This was an almost routine explanation for any villainy in some rather unimaginative dramas shown during the 1960s and 1970s, writes Rev Sydney Maitland. The church was an easy target because it did not hit back and the charge of hypocrisy could be levelled so deliciously. The sense of bile…
Diocese has a new administrator
A new Diocesan Administrator has been appointed, with the arrival of Kim Schmulian at the Diocesan Offices earlier this month. She will ultimately take on much of the work currently undertaken by Bob Burgon and John Mitchell ahead of their departures from their roles. Kim has practised law for over 25 years, and has considerable…
Farewell service for Bishop Kevin
Bishop Kevin Pearson’s farewell service following the announcement of his retirement as Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway will be held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow at 11am on Saturday 29 June, when he will celebrate 45 years of ordained public ministry. It is hoped as many as possible will be able to join together…
Diocesan Synod 2024
An extensive report on this year’s Diocesan Synod, held in Kilmarnock on March 2, is available on the Diocesan website.
Bishop faces fresh allegations over church accounting
The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, who was previously embroiled in a bullying scandal, is alleged to have overseen the submission of ‘misleading and untrue’ documentation.
Easter 3: The Peace of God
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 21 April 2024. ‘God is always with us. Like a shepherd – calling us, healing us, tending us, leading us into new pastures, with fresh food and water and shelter.’
Easter 2: Jesus is doing the same today, for each of us
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 14 April 2024. ‘He meets us in the scriptures, and in the breaking of bread, as we gather together before Him and as we share in that communion in which we relive with Him that atonement He has made for us.’
Easter 1: A story to tell
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 7 April 2024. ‘Here is love – and it starts with God and His total self-giving.’
The Copts: Early Christian Egypt
The Talk to be held in the church on 4 April at 2 pm will be given by Dr Bill Manley, an archaeologist, Egyptologist, author and lecturer. His subject will be The Copts: Early Christian Egypt 300 – 800 AD. Dr Manley, honorary president of Egyptology Scotland, is best known for devising popular forms of…
