Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 26 January 2025. ‘And this is where we are: still needing the depth and the power and the glory of the Word of God in our lives…’
Archives for January 2025
Date set for consecration of new Bishop
The consecration of the Rev Canon Dr Nicholas Bundock as Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway will take place on Saturday 3 May, at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Glasgow. Nick formally accepted his election today during a visit to the General Synod Office in Edinburgh, having been elected last Saturday. The Bishop-elect said: “As I…
Commentary: More joy in heaven …
The New Year’s Honours list gives due recognition to those who have excelled in sport, entertainment or public service, writes Rev Sydney Maitland. And yes, we are duly respectful of their honours and the public recognition of their success. And yet, I wonder: we may admire success – but somehow failure seems to be more…
New Bishop elected for Glasgow & Galloway
The Rev Canon Dr Nicholas John Bundock was elected yesterday (18 January) as the new Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. He will be consecrated and take his new post later in the year. Nick becomes Bishop-elect following the retirement of the Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, who served the Diocese as Bishop for five years. The…
Epiphany 2: A magnificent and abundant provision
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 19 January 2025. ‘Where our humanity seems to fail, the Lord is able to fulfil and supply: magnificently and far beyond our imaginations.’
Baptism of Jesus: A confidence in personal faith
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 12 January 2025. ‘Jesus’ promise is very clear that He will hear our prayers and answer them. And we need it in order to fulfil the ministries that He wishes us to pursue.’
Epiphany: A Godly regimen
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 5 January 2025. ‘As we reflect on the coming of the Magi, perhaps there are things in which we can make our personal response…’
