‘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 2021.
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 2021.
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.
Christmas Giving 2020
This year’s Giving will be your choice of either the Storehouse Foodbank or the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (to help Keep the Gospel in the Public Square).
SEC not part of legal threat over church closures
The Scottish Episcopal Church has distanced itself from church leaders who have threatened legal action if the Scottish Government does not reverse its decision to close places of worship during the current phase of the Covid pandemic.
Baptism of the Lord: We may find ourselves being surprised!
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 10 January 2021.
Sunday worship for 10 January 2021, Baptism of the Lord
Once more we’re unable to worship in church so we hope that this Liturgy of the Word will help with your personal devotions, this week supported by music from New York, Lincoln, Chester, Sheffield … and Kalamazoo.
Sunday worship for 3 January 2021, Epiphany
‘Eternal God, who by a star led wise men to the worship of your Son, guide by your light the nations of the earth, that the whole world may know your glory’. Choral music this week comes from Ipswich, Chester – and Accra. We open with hymn 47, As with gladness men of old …
Epiphany: Wanting to see Jesus
Sermon by Rev Sydney Maitland for Sunday 3 January 2021.
Sunday readings and prayers for January 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.
Barnabas Fund prayer focus for January 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.
New Year message from the Primus
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church offers a message as we enter 2021.
Sunday worship for 27 December 2020, Christmas 1
Although we can now share the Eucharist together at All Saints on a Sunday morning, we continue to publish this weekly online Liturgy of the Word for those who are not yet ready to mix in public and for our wider audience. This week we enjoy wonderful renditions of Chrustmas music, opening with hymn 21, A great and mighty wonder …
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