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Welcome to the website of the United Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney.
The Diocese covers the historic county of Aberdeenshire, and the Orkney and Shetland island groups.
Our churches are open and following coronvirus guidance to enable worshippers to be as safe as possible. Please check their websites for details.
We look forward to welcoming visitors and friends.
Bishop Anne Dyer
18th November 2021
In this edition of the newsletter, the convenor of the new A&O Climate Change Group, reflects on COP26. An obituary for Margaret Murray is also included. In addtion there are details of a Provincial...
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Here is the latest edition of the diocesan newsletter. It contains further resources related to COP26, and various pieces of personnel news, including the retiral of Canon John Walker. Please find the...
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Please find here a letter to the Dicoese from the Bishop, which includes prayers to be used at this time. The letter can be found here: Bishop to Diocese 10 Sept 2021
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8 September 2021 Statement from the College of Bishops: Following a request from Bishop Anne Dyer, the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, in March 2021 the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal...
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Here is the latest edition of the newsletter - a bumper edition! It contains details of the Dean's first visit to the churches on the islands, the 'Let's get together' day, and an introduction to the Season...
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The latest edition of the newsletter comes from the Dean and include a report on the Diocesan Get Together Day in Ellon, a Save the Date for the next one in Old Deer, the Bishop in Shetland alongside information...
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The latest edition of the newsletter contains comment on the changes to coronavirus restrictions, a reminder about Recovery and Renewal applications, and information about up-coming events. The news...
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This newsletter contains reports from the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church, and details of online worship offered by the Province Diocesan newsletter 41 - 17 June 2021
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The link to the latest edition of the newsletter is below. The newsletter contains an introduction to this year's General Synod agenda, news of the Diocesan Day at Banchory on 26 June, and notice of...
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The latest edition of the newsletter contains details of walking (soical) events through the summer in different parts of the diocese. The Bishop is going to be vsiting Orkney and then on pilgrimage....
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Here is the latest edition of the newsletter. It encourages Charges to be thinking about 'Recovery and Renewal', and has details of the Bishop's upcoming pilgrimage in Orkney. [pdfjs-viewer...
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Sunday 26 April 2021, Easter 4, was Vocations Sunday. Godwin Chimara, an Aberdeen and Orkney ordinand, was interviewed for the service at St Mary's, Dunblane by Revd Nerys Brown. The link to...
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A service of Holy Communion for Easter Sunday from St Mary's Pro-cathedral will be available from 10am on the Diocesan facebook page. The president and preacher is the Bishop. The link is here. The...
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Here is the latest edition of the Diocesan newsletter, which includes Easter messages from the Bishop and Dean. The letter also includes details of Provinical and Diocesan Services from Maundy Thursday...
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See here the latest edition of the Diocesan Newsletter. Included are details of the Day of Reflection on 23 March, the anniversary of the first coronavirus lockdown. Find here also a link to the...
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This edition of the newsletter contains the Dean's address to Synod that introduced the item 'Recovery and Renewal'. The letter includes the provincial services for the next couple of Sundays, and details...
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Here below is the Charge given by Bishop Anne to the Diocesan Synod yesterday, as the homliy in the Synod Eucharist. It is entitled The Body: Gift and Call Bishop's Charge to Synod 2021
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A newsletter for Ash Wednesday, which includes some information about the Diocesan Synod that takes place on Saturday 27 February. Diocesan newsletter 34 - 17 February 2021
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A service of Holy Communion with Ashing, for Ash Wednesday will be available on the Diocesan Facebook page from 10am on Wednesday 17 February. The link is here. The Biship is president and preacher,...
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This edition of the news letter contains details of the Bishop's Lent Appeal, and the Diocesan Lent Course, as well as information availabel on line offered by the diocese or province. [pdfjs-viewer...
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This coming Sunday we will be celebrating the Presentation of Christ in the Temple at St Mary's Pro-cathedral on-line service. The service can be located on the Diocesan Facebook page. The link...
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The most recent edition of the newsletter is here. This edition contains details of a lecture on Ninian Comper, encourages preparation for Ash Wednesday, and gives advanced notice of the Diocesan Lent...
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Churches Together in Aberdeen are offering prayers each day through the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. They are available each day from 12.15am, Monday 18 January to Monday 25 January inclusive. The...
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On the Feast of the Baptism of Christ A Letter to the Diocese from the Bishop concerning media reports On Saturday 9 January The Times newspaper published two articles relating to St Andrew’s Episcopal...
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Sunday 10 January is the First Sunday after Epiphany, when we celebrate the baptism of Christ. Holy Communion from St Mary's Pro-cathedral will be broadcast from facebook at 10am. The link is here.
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Please see here the latest edition of the newsletter. A very happy New Year to all. [pdfjs-viewer url="https%3A%2F%2Faoepiscopal.scot%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2FDiocesan-newsletter-31-6-January-2021.pdf"...
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Please see here the Diocesan Newsletter for Christmas, including a list of services available form the Province. A very Happy Christmas to all. [pdfjs-viewer...
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Please click here for the link to the Diocesan Facebook page for the service of Holy Communion for the 4th Sunday of Advent coming from St Mary's Pro-cathedral. The Bishop is president and preacher. The...
Carry on reading18th December 2020
For a list of the services provided by the Province from this coming Sunday (Advent 4) though Christmas, please click the link here.
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A service of Holy Communion for the Third Sunday of Advent will be broadcast from St Mary's Pro-cathedral tomorrow monring, Sunday 13 December at 10am. The link is found on the Diocesan facebook page...
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This week's newsletter contains a summary of General Synod. Readers are invited to send the Bishop Christmas greetings to be shared with the diocese in the next issue, as well as brief descriptions...
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There will be a service of Holy Communion fro St Mary's Pro-Cathedral on Sunday 22 November premiered at 10am on the Diocesan Facebook page. The link is here, scroll down to find the post. The president...
Carry on reading18th November 2020
Please see below the Diocesan newsletter for 18 November 2020. If you cannot view the newsletter below, it is available to download here. The dates of next issues will be: Wednesday 9...
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The Bishop will be presiding and preaching at St Mary's Pro-Cathedral on Sunday 15 November at 10am. Details of St Mary's services are found here. She is also presiding and preaching at the Provincial...
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Those searching for on-line worship on this Remembrance Sunday are directed to the Provincial Service that can be linked from here. The Provinical Service begins at 10.55am, and will incorparate the...
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This week we have had technical problems, so there will be no service broadcast from St Mary's Pro-cathedral. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes. We encourage you to join the Provincial...
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The service of Holy Communion from St Mary's Pro-Cathedral on Sunday 18 October will be available via Facebook at 10am on Sunday morning, with music to allow you to settle and prepare from 9.55. The Bishop...
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The service of Holy Communion from St Mary's Pro-Cathedral on Sunday 18 October will be available via Facebook at 10am on Sunday morning. The Bishop is presiding, Canon Terry Taggart is the preacher. The...
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27th September 2020
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St Mary Episcopal Church in Carden Place, Aberdeen is to become the pro-cathedral of the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney, when the Cathedral Church of St Andrew closes temporarily later this year. The...
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11th May 2020
The Scottish Episcopal Church decided, the week before lockdown began, that the best way to love its adherents and their families was to close church buildings to public worship, encouraging people to...
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4th April 2020
The Bishop has recorded a message to the Diocese. https://vimeo.com/403970390
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Sunday 29 March - Lent 5 – Passiontide begins The gospel reading today is the story of the raising of Lazarus. (Image here painting by Vincent Van Gogh, Raising of Lazarus, after Rembrandt) 11am...
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Today is a National Day of Prayer, for our nation and for the world caught in this COVID-19 crisis. You are invited to light a candle and place it in your window at...
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The sermon preached today at St Johns', Aberdeen, by the Revd Dr Jenny Holden. Exodus 17:1-7 / Romans 5:1-11 / John 4:5-42 Introduction When was the last time you had to go and speak to someone...
Carry on reading2nd March 2020
At the Diocesan Synod Eucharist on Friday the Very Revd Dr Dennis Berk was licensed and installed as Dean of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. The Dean is seen here, on the right of the Bishop, together...
Carry on reading1st March 2020
Do you love me? (John 21: 15-19) Do you love me? We have just heard the risen Jesus Christ ask this question of Peter three times. Do you love me? And at each affirmative reply, Jesus gives...
Carry on reading29th February 2020
[caption id="attachment_10821" align="alignleft" width="300"] The Bishop Delivers her Charge to Synod[/caption] Day two of the Aberdeen & Orkney Diocesan Synod began with morning prayer and the...
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The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney delivered her charge during the meeting of the Diocesan Synod, in Aberdeen on 29 February.
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29th February 2020
The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney delivered her charge during the meeting of the Diocesan Synod, in Aberdeen on 29 February. If you cannot view the video on this website, please...
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Today (Friday 28 February) was the opening of the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney’s Synod and conference. The delegates to Synod gathered in Aberdeen from across the Diocese where they were welcomed...
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Say Yes to Less: This Lent, the Bishop is encouraging everyone in the diocese to live more simply. The purpose of this appeal is to help us all, as individuals, vestries and congregations, to live in...
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The CentrePost for February and March 2020 is available as a pdf from here
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The Mothers’ Union is a Christian organisation in the Anglican/Episcopal Church that has been supporting families worldwide for over 140 years, with over 4 million members in 84 countries. GOD Willing,...
Carry on reading31st January 2020
Statement on the United Kingdom leaving the European Union from the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, on behalf of the College of...
Carry on reading20th December 2019
Paper copies are available from any of our churches or from the Diocesan office. A printable version of Northern Light is available Here [pdfjs-viewer url="https%3A%2F%2Faoepiscopal.scot%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F12%2FNORTHERN-LIGHT-December-2019.pdf"...
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The CentrePost for December 2019 and January 2020 is available as a pdf from here
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The Street Pastors, with their parent organisation, the Ascension Trust are holding a week of prayer next week from 28 October to 3 November. There are a number of Street Pastors who are members of...
Carry on reading24th October 2019
The Epiphany Group members in Aberdeen are planning to offer a retreat in daily life to run during Lent, 2020 from Sunday 23 February to Saturday 4 April. Information about the retreat is available...
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Bishop Anne writes: After many years of very faithful service, John Whittall is retiring from the role of Diocesan Secretary. He is stepping down at this point in the year so that a successor can...
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4th October 2019
The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has asked each congregation to open their doors on the weekend of 5 and 6 October to create a space for people in their community to offer prayer. The...
Carry on reading3rd October 2019
Bishop Anne's latest column in The Press and Journal was published today It can be read at: Anne Dyer: It is not just that words themselves can hurt -they can make people pick up sticks and stones...
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30th September 2019
Mike Blake, Jenny Holden and Jean Souter were ordained deacon by Bishop Anne in a service at St Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday. A copy of Bishop Anne's sermon from Saturday can be found here. Mike...
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Bishop Anne's latest column in The Press and Journal is now available here on the Press and Journal website. It is titled: "There is no other word for it – the system for looking after our older...
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19th August 2019
The Bishop of Connecticut and the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney are pleased to announce their nominations for canons to each other’s cathedrals. The Revd Rebekah Hatch has been nominated by Bishop...
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Centrepost for July and August is shown below. A printable PDF copy is also available. It has been wonderful to have so many contributions of events from our congregations which has meant that many...
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Currently on display in Ballater Library is a bag of rubbish. The Rev Canon Vittoria Hancock and Ballater CAN are challenging the people of Upper Deeside to save their non-recyclable and non-reusable rubbish...
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The latest newsletter for the Scottish Episcopal Institute is shown below. A PDF copy is also available. [pdfjs-viewer url="https%3A%2F%2Faoepiscopal.scot%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F05%2F201905-SEI.pdf"...
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Bishop Anne's sermon, delivered at St Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen. A PDF copy is available here. No more Single-use (Some things the Resurrection teaches us…) Language changes,...
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The latest edition of Northern Light is shown below. A PDF file edition is available here. Paper copies should be available in all of our churches, and additional copies are available from the Diocesan...
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Please be advised the Diocesan Office will be closed for the Easter Weekend from Thursday, 18th April 2019 until Tuesday, 23rd April 2019 inclusive. Should you need to be in contact with Bishop Anne,...
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It is with sadness that we announce that Ruth Salthouse of St Kentigern's, Ballater, died on Thursday 4th April following a long illness. Many will have known her through her work in the Diocese. Her...
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29th March 2019
The Diocesan Treasurer, Lorraine Paisey, has presented our Diocesan Assistant Treasurer Ian Fraser with gifts and messages from the Diocese on this the day of his retirement. We wish him a long and happy...
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Bishop Anne's latest column in the press and journal is now available on the Press and Journal website. It is titled "We can all be much more dementia friendly". You can read it online at here.
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7th March 2019
Bishop Anne has launched her Bishop's Lent Appeal for this year. The leaflet is shown below, and is also available as a printable PDF file.
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Bishop's Charge to Diocesan Synod held on 2 March, 2019. A text copy of the charge is also available here.
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20th February 2019
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18th January 2019
The Rev'd Dr Ruth Green has been installed as Priest-in-Charge of St James' Church, Aberdeen by Bishop Anne. Photos and resources from the sermon are available below: Bishop Anne welcomes...
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Bishop Anne's Sermon as the Rev'd Dr Ruth Green is installed as Priest-in-Charge of St James' Church, Aberdeen on Thursday 17 January, 2019. A text copy of this sermon is available here.
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16th January 2019
The church chairs in St Thomas’ church Aboyne are shortly to be replaced. The existing chairs - see the attached photos - are the original chairs provided for the church in 1909, and we are looking...
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A reminder of two events due to take place this week: Thursday 17 January, 7.30pm, Licensing of Revd Dr Ruth Green as Priest-in-Charge, St James the Less, Aberdeen (Clergy and lay readers to robe,...
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Bishop Anne gives a message to the Diocese.
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A service of Nine Lessons and Carols from All Saints Church, Buckie. With thanks to the Rector, the Rev'd Canon Jeremy Paisey, and the congregation of All Saints Church in Buckie for allowing this service...
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The Bishop's Sermon at the Festal Evensong to install the Rev'd Canon Vittoria Hancock and the Rev'd Canon Gerry Bowyer Ca. as Cathedral Canons, and license Vee Pinto as a Pioneer Evangelist in Aberdeen...
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26th November 2018
The Rev'd Canon Vittoria Hancock and Rev'd Canon Gerry Bowyer Ca have been installed as members of the Cathedral Chapter. Also at this service, Vanessa Pinto was licensed as a Pioneer Evangelist in...
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29th October 2018
Bishop Anne writes: Two members of the House of Clergy have been elected to vacancies on Chapter. The Revd Capt Gerry Bowyer and the Revd Vittoria Hancock will be installed at the Cathedral on Sunday...
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28th October 2018
Tonight, in a special service of Choral Evensong, St Andrew's Cathedral, Aberdeen received a grant totalling £15,000 from the Friends of Cathedral Music (FCM) to support the work that takes place in...
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28th October 2018
The Rev'd Nick Bowry has been licensed by Bishop Anne as Curate with responsibility for St Ninian's Church, in addition to his current responsibilities at St Clement's Church in Aberdeen. Photos from...
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The Bishop is very pleased to announce that the Revd Ruth Green has been appointed to be Priest-in-Charge of St James the Less, Aberdeen. Ruth is currently Rector of St David of Scotland...
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The institution of the Rev'd Terry Taggart as Rector of St Mary's Church, Carden Place, Aberdeen. The order of service is available here and a text copy of Bishop Anne's sermon is also available.
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28th September 2018
The Rev'd Terry Taggart has been instituted as Rector of St Mary's Church, Carden Place in Aberdeen. We welcome Terry and his wife Sam to the Diocese. Photos from the service are shown below. A...
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The College of Bishops is designating 2021 as a Provincial Year of Pilgrimage. The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, will act as lead bishop in this provincial initiative and says “In...
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Bishop Anne writes: The Revd Joan Lyon will retire on 30 September 2018. Joan is moving to Stirling. We are very grateful for her ministry at St Ninian's, Seaton, and in the Diocese. Joan has done much...
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15th September 2018
The Rev'd Captain Gerry Bowyer has been installed as Rector of St Devenick's Church in Bieldside. Photos from the day are available below. The Service was streamed live on our Facebook page and the...
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The video of the Rev'd Canon Neil Brice's installation as Canon of St Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday 2 September, 2018.
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4th September 2018
The Revd Canon Neil Brice was installed as a canon of St Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday. His stall is named for St Magnus, saint of the northern Isles. Neil is rector of St Magnus Church, Lerwick and...
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11th August 2018
The Rev'd Lynsay Downs has been Instituted and Installed as Rector of St Ternan's Church in Banchory. Photos from the service are shown below. Bishop Anne's sermon is also available - the video was...
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31st July 2018
The Rev'd Canon Neil Brice, Rector of St Magnus' Church, writes: For many years now St Magnus Scottish Episcopal Church in Greenfield Place, Lerwick has been well known for a number of reasons....
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The Bishop has highlighted the following dates. Please keep all those involved in your prayers. Saturday 11 August at 2:00pm at St Ternan's Church, Banchory: The Rev'd Lynsay Downs...
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Bishop Anne writes: I am pleased to announce that Revd Terry Taggart has been appointed Rector of St Mary's, Carden Place, Aberdeen. Terry is currently the Rector of St Peter's, Stornaway with St Moluag,...
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A new edition of Northern Light is shown below. A printable PDF copy is also available, and paper copies should arrive in our churches by this coming Sunday. This edition, we are trialling a large...
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Bishop Anne writes: This afternoon, the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church passed the motion that Canon 4 (of the Election of Bishops to Vacant Sees) be revised and amended as necessary. This...
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The Bishop has announced that the Rev'd Capt Gerry Bowyer is to be Rector of St Devenick's Church in Bieldside. Gerry will be instituted in September.
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30th May 2018
The Bishop has made the Rev'd Neil Brice a member of Chapter. Neil has an extensive and well respected ministry in Shetland. He is Rector of the churches of St Magnus, Lerwick and St Colman, Burravoe,...
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27th May 2018
Photos from the Diocesan Choral Festival are shown below. A video copy of Bishop Anne's Sermon is also available. [caption id="attachment_3795" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The choir in rehersal.[/caption] [caption...
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Bishop Anne's Sermon at the 2018 Diocesan Choral Festival. During the service, the Lay Readers renewed their vows, and Prof. Andrew Morrisson was awarded the Fellowship of St Andrew.
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22nd May 2018
Bishop Anne writes: In order to recognise and honour those who have made a significant contribution to the life of the Diocese and beyond I am inaugurating a Fellowship of St Andrew. Fellowships will...
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Pentecost, Sunday 20 May. Today's prayer is offered by our Bishop, Anne.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Saturday 19 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Friday 18 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Thursday 17 May.
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[caption id="attachment_3703" align="alignright" width="300"] Bishop Anne with Bishop Hugh, RC Bishop of Aberdeen, and the Lord Provost. Above - Bishop Anne pictured with the Lord Provost, Heather Ingman,...
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Wednesday 16 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Tuesday 15 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Monday 14 May. One of today's speakers is Jennifer Holden, an ordinand from this diocese.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Sunday 13 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Saturday 12 May.
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The Rev'd Dr Emsley Nimmo, the Rector of St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen is walking next week in aid of UCAN. The poster for his walk is shown below. You can support Emsley on his Just Giving page,...
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Friday 11 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Thursday 10 May (Ascension Day).
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The song recorded by Pete James for this year's Thy Kingdom Come.
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4th May 2018
Photos from the Installation of the Rev'd Dr Dennis Berk as Rector of St Mary-on-the-Rock, Ellon and St James-the-Less, Ellon are shown below. Video and Text copies of the Sermon are also available. [caption...
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The Gospel and Sermon at the Rev'd Dr Dennis Berk's Institution as Rector of St Mary-on-the Rock, Ellon, and St James-the Less, Cruden Bay. A printable text copy of the sermon is also available.
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Bishop Anne is pleased to announce that the Rev'd Lynsay Downs is to be Rector of St Ternan's Church in Banchory. Lynsay is currently Rector of St James the Less, Penicuik and St Mungo's, West...
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The Easter Edition of Northern Light is shown below. A printable PDF version is also available for both Northern Light, and the insert that was distributed with it. The following pages are...
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7th April 2018
Centrepost for April, giving details of events taking place around the Diocese is shown above. A printable PDF version is also available.
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30th March 2018
Bishop Anne has released a text copy of the sermon she preached at the Chrism Mass held at St Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. It is shown below, and a printable PDF copy is also available. The full service,...
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The Chrism Mass, in which the oils were blessed and the clergy renewed their vows, took place today at St Andrew's Cathedral in Aberdeen. Photos from the day are available below: [caption id="attachment_3147"...
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Bishop Anne's Charge to Synod. A text copy is also available.
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17th March 2018
The Bishop has made a text copy of her sermon available. A video copy will be made available later today. It is shown below, a printable PDF copy is also available. Bishop of the United...
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I know that many of you are wondering how I will get about and visit the diocese. Here is my plan. Public transport – when I can: I was heartened when I read in the Diocesan Profile that public...
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14th March 2018
We are pleased to announce the imminent arrival of a new Rector for St Mary’s, Ellon, and St James, Cruden Bay, The Revd Dr Dennis B. A. Berk. Dennis was born in the United States. Growing up in Pennsylvania,...
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Diocesan Synod takes place this coming Saturday at the Hilton Doubletree in Aberdeen, beginning with the Eucharist at 9:30am. Papers are available on the website: Agenda, minutes of last year's...
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Bishop Anne has released a text copy of her first sermon in the Diocese, preached last Sunday, 4 March, at St Andrew's Cathedral - an extract is shown below. It is available in full here. There has...
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Photos telling the story of yesterday's consecration of Bishop Anne are shown below. After the service, the Most Rev'd Mark strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church said: "I am delighted that...
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The full consecration service of Bishop Anne Dyer. Click here to view the full order of service.
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As I make my final preparations for my consecration on Thursday, this message comes to thank you all for the wave of prayer that is carrying me forward. Your cards, messages and greetings have been so...
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22nd February 2018
Centrepost for March is shown above. A printable PDF file is also available.
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Following consultation with the Provost, the IT Officer is intending to stream the daily offices live from the Diocesan Day of Prayer at the Cathedral tomorrow to allow those unable to be with us in person...
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The Provost has called a day of prayer for the Diocese, to be held on Friday 16 February at St Andrew's Cathedral. Isaac writes: As we move towards the day of the Consecration and Enthronement of Anne...
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The province has released this video featuring Bishop Elect Anne on the occasion of Candlemas.
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A Memorial and Thanksgiving Service for Lay Reader Margie Cox is to be held at Leochel Cushnie Church of Scotland on March 22nd at 11am. Margie died unexpectedly on New Years Eve. As a Lay Reader...
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8th January 2018
Preparations are underway for the consecration of the Rev Canon Anne Dyer as the new Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. The service of Consecration will take place on Thursday 1 March at 1pm in St Andrew’s...
Carry on reading3rd January 2018
Mrs Margaret Cox, ‘ Margie’, died unexpectedly on New Years Eve. There is to be a Thanksgiving Service for her life, probably at St Andrew’s, Alford. More details will follow when they are known. As...
Carry on reading21st December 2017
To the clergy and people of the United Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney: Good news of great joy for all people. I am taking a moment between carol services and home visits to send you greetings and...
Carry on reading21st December 2017
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from Aboyne.
More details13th December 2017
The latest edition of Northern Light is shown below. A printable PDF copy is also available.
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4th December 2017
Centrepost, giving news of events and happenings due to take place around the Diocese in the next few months, is shown above. A printable PDF copy is also available.
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Bishop Mark writes: My Dear Friends I have received a letter from Canon Ian Ferguson with his resignation from the Cathedral Chapter. I would like to thank Ian for his hard work and support as a member...
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15th November 2017
A new Music Collection has been published in Deeside. The collection gathers together some of the compositions of Sheila Maxwell, the organist at St Thomas’s Episcopal Church in Aboyne. When Sheila...
Carry on reading15th November 2017
My greetings to you all in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. This comes to let you know my delight at being elected to be your next bishop, and to thank you for the many lovely and welcoming messages...
Carry on reading9th November 2017
The Episcopal Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church today elected the Rev Canon Anne Dyer as the new Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. Canon Dyer is Rector of Holy Trinity church, Haddington (since...
Carry on reading8th November 2017
An Episcopal Synod will take place in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen at 3pm on Thursday 9 November. At that meeting the bishops intend to elect a new Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney.
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7th November 2017
Choral Evensong was led by the Primus and Cathedral Choir.
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3rd November 2017
The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church in the US (TEC) the Most Rev Michael Curry will preach in a special service in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen on Sunday 5 November. The Service is being...
Carry on reading12th October 2017
St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen celebrated their 150 year Anniversary on Sunday 8 October. The church was founded by John Comper as a Mission Church out of St John's Church, Aberdeen. The celebrations...
Carry on reading12th October 2017
On Sunday 8 October, St Margaret's Church in Aberdeen celebrated 150 years since the church was founded as a Mission Church out of St John's Church, Aberdeen. Here is the sermon preached by The Very...
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The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) has launched ‘Parenting for Faith’ in partnership with author and speaker Rachel Turner. Parents are the primary disciplers of their children, and this nationwide...
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3rd October 2017
Centrepost, showing events due to take place around the Diocese, is shown above. A printable PDF copy is also available.
Carry on reading28th September 2017
The new Bishop of our Twin Diocese of Mthatha is to be The Rt Rev'd Nkosinathi Ndwandwe, who currently serves as the Suffragan Bishop of Natal. Bishop Ndwandwe succeeds Bishop Sitembele Mzamane who retired...
Carry on reading31st August 2017
This year, the following churches will be open specifically for Doors Open Day: Aberdeen City (Saturday 9 September – 10:00am-4:00pm): St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen St John’s Church,...
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29th August 2017
Centrepost for September is now available (shown above). A printable PDF Copy is also available.
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28th August 2017
The Rev'd David Greenwood was yesterday licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church, Kincardine O'Neil by Bishop Mark. Photos telling the story of the day are shown below. A video copy of Bishop...
Carry on reading28th August 2017
The sermon preached by the Primus, Bishop Mark at the licensing of the Rev'd Dr David Greenwood as Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church, Kincardine O'Neil on Sunday 27 August.
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The process for electing a new Bishop involves a Preparatory Committee producing a shortlist of a minimum of three candidates for recommendation to the Electoral Synod. The Preparatory Committee...
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12th July 2017
Centrepost, giving information of events taking place around the Diocese is shown above for July and August. A printable PDF version is also available.
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The funeral of Rev Canon Lisa Eunson will take place on Saturday 1st July at 12 noon in St Ternan's Church, Banchory. All welcome. The service will be followed by a private service of cremation. Donations...
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17th June 2017
The Rev'd Nicholas Bowry, Curate at St Clement's Church, Aberdeen was today ordained Priest by Bishop Mark. The service was streamed on our Facebook page and that video can be viewed from the Facebook...
Carry on reading17th June 2017
My Dear Friends With great sadness I must inform you that the Rev'd Canon Lisa Eunson died early this morning. Lisa has journeyed through her illness with remarkable faith and with great concern...
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Our new Diocesan Website is now launched after many months of preparation. It has a new menu structure, designed to support the varying and diverse areas of work which take place across the Diocese,...
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The Rev'd Canon Paul Watson has been appointed Rector of St James-the-Less Church in Bishopbriggs. Please hold him and his wife Ina in your prayers. Please also pray for St Devenick's Church and St...
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3rd June 2017
Representatives from six of our congregations gathered at St Clement's Church in Aberdeen today for the second gathering of the Renewing Ordinary Christians series. The highlights of the day included...
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29th May 2017
Photos from the recent Choral Festival led by Bishop Mark including the renewal of Lay Readers vows held at the Cathedral. [caption id="attachment_1709" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The choir practicing...
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24th May 2017
Centrepost for June, giving details of events taking place around the Diocese, is shown above. A printable PDF copy is also available.
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The Rev'd Joan Lyon, Priest in Charge at St Ninian's Church, Aberdeen, leading the Time for Reflection at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 16 May, 2017
More details27th April 2017
The Ordination to Priesthood of Rev'd Nick Bowry will take place on Saturday 17th June at 2.30pm at St Clement’s Church in Mastrick, Aberdeen. Information about Vestments will follow.
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27th April 2017
Centrepost for May, giving information of events taking place around the Diocese, is shown above. A printable PDF copy is also available
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27th April 2017
Canon Paul Watson writes: Please consider joining with this wonderful initiative of prayer during the period from Ascension Day to Pentecost. Many resources are available on Thy Kingdom Come website....
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20th April 2017
The Cathedral marked the ninetieth birthday of our former Bishop, Fred Darwent, at their Easter Sunday Evensong. Photos by Stephanie Brock
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'Make Lunch' are an inter-denominational charity who tackle 'Holiday Hunger' as a form of Christian social action and outreach. Many children who receive free School meals during term time face difficulties...
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The Rt Rev'd Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross, and Caithness, and our Interim Bishop during the Episcopal Vacancy, gives us a message for Easter.
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13th April 2017
Photos from today's service as the clergy renewed their ordination vows and the consecration of the Holy Oils. [caption id="attachment_1536" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The oils laid out before...
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The Rev'd Anne James is to retire as Priest-in-Charge of St Andrew's Church, Alford at the end of April. Anne has served as Priest-in-Charge at Alford since 1999, having previously served at St Mary's...
Carry on reading9th April 2017
A Children's Talk for Palm Sunday, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Henna Cundill, the Diocesan Children, Family and Youth Officer. The readings for this week are:...
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Bishop Mark, of Moray, Ross and Caithness, and interim Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, gives his charge at Diocesan Synod on Friday 3 March, 2017 at St Andrew's Cathedral. For more information about...
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A walk through the Stations of the Cross for Passion Sunday from the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, given by Carole Phelan, a member of St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen, and member of the Epiphany Group. The...
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A Children's Talk for Mothering Sunday, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Henna Cundill, the Diocesan Children, Family and Youth Officer. The readings for this week...
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A video sermon for the Third Sunday of Lent, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Richard Murray, Lay Reader at St Anne's Church, Kemnay and All Saints Church, Whiterashes. The...
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A video sermon for the Second Sunday of Lent, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by the Rev'd Nick Bowry, curate at St Clement's Church, Aberdeen. The readings for this...
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A video reflection for the first Sunday in Lent from the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, given by Sister Dorothy Clark, the Diocesan Spirituality Convener. The readings for this week are: Genesis...
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A video sermon for the last Sunday before Lent, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Jo Bowyer, a Church Army Evangelist at Caf4e in Bridge of Don. The readings for this...
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A Children's Talk for the Seventh Sunday of Epiphany, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is told by Henna Cundill, the Diocesan Children, Family and Youth Officer. The readings...
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A video reflection, for the fifth Sunday after Epiphany, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Margaret McKinnon of the Epiphany Group. The readings for this week are:...
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Here is today’s material for the daily Advent to Epiphany Course – Waiting, Watching, Wondering Today we think about planning for the Advent Season. The material can be used at any time of the...
Carry on reading28th November 2021
Each day from Advent Sunday (28 November) to Epiphany (6 January), you will find posted here material to help you keep the days of the season. Each day there will be readings, prayers, activities, or...
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The details of the mediation process for the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney have been published. The mediation will be offered by the University of Dundee's Mediation and Early Resolution Team. You can...
Carry on reading30th September 2021
Mediation Steering Group established for Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney The Episcopal Synod, comprising all seven diocesan bishops, met online as planned this morning to consider the setting...
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11 September 2021 The publication today of the Torrance Report comes after a period of difficult and lengthy consideration by the College of Bishops. In publishing the report, the College expresses...
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Everyone is invited to our next Let's Get Together event in Ellon Saturday 24 July 2021 The deails are here: Ellon Let's Get Together
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A day to which everyone is invited - come to Banchory (Milton of Crathes) and meet old or new friends. See the details here: Let's get together
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The final blog today, after a visit to St Magnus' Cathedral. Bishop Anne - Today's blog is here: 24 May, Monday - Pilgrimage
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Today is Pentecost, when we celebrate the Holy Spirit coming upon the followers of Jesus. The blog today describes how Magnus became a saint. Bishop Anne - Today's blog is here: 23 May, Sunday...
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Today we reached Kirkwall, at the end of our pilgrimage. We walked along the cliff tops from Orphir. After today - two more blogs, and then I am done. Bishop Anne - Today's blog is here: ...
Carry on reading21st May 2021
The route today was Finstown to Orphir, on a very cold day. The theme was 'Forgiveness'. Bishop Anne - The blog for today is here: 21 May, Friday - Pilgrimage
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Today the pligrimage route was from Dounby to Finstown. The theme of our reflections today was 'Change'. Bishop Anne - Todays blog is here: 20 May, Thursday - Pilgrimage
Carry on reading19th May 2021
Today we walked stage 3 of the St Magnus Way - from Birsay to Dounby. The theme was 'growth'. A setting full of new life in the fields helped us imagine what might be possible for us all. Bishop...
Carry on reading18th May 2021
We walked from Evie (Gurness) to Birsay today on the St Magnus Way. The theme for this section of the Way is 'loss'. Bishop Anne - For today's blog see here: 18 May, Tuesday - Pilgrimage:
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Today the weather is bright and still in Orkney. Tomorrow we begin to walk St Magnus Way. Today's blog contains some beautiful music, and some details of the life of St Magnus. Bishop Anne - The...
Carry on reading15th May 2021
Today I write about St Olaf. A church named for him was most likely the 'Kirk' of Kirkwall. There are traces of his influence remaining today in Orkney. Bishop Anne - Read today's blog about Olaf...
Carry on reading14th May 2021
Today I travelled from Kirkwall to Stromness, passing key monuments in the ancient landscape. Today's blog is concerned with the beauty that has made Orkney such a spiritual place for millennia. The...
Carry on reading13th May 2021
On Ascension Day I travelled from Aberdeen to Kirkwall, Orkney. Here is the blog for today, thoughts from the skies above the diocese. Bishop Anne Grant, we pray, almighty God, that as we believe...
Carry on reading9th May 2021
The Bishop is going on pilgrimage to Orkney. She travels to Kirkwall on Thursday 13 May. While she is away she will be blogging about her experiences. Her preparatory blog is here: [pdfjs-viewer...
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Happy Easter to all who have followed this Lent Course. Here is the material for Easter Sunday for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you’re...
Carry on reading3rd April 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Saturdays, we are in the Place of Prayer Today is Holy Saturday, a day of silence and confusion, a day sandwiched...
Carry on reading2nd April 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Fridays, we are in the Creative Space. Today is Good Friday, so we contemplate the cross of Christ. The material...
Carry on reading1st April 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Thursdays, we are in the Kitchen. Today we think about love and washing hands. The material can be used at any...
Carry on reading31st March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Wednesdays, we are in the Bedroom. Today we think about things done at night that led to the arrest of Jesus. The...
Carry on reading30th March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Tuesdays we are in the sitting room. Today we think about being there but not quite yet. The material can be used...
Carry on reading29th March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Mondays, we are in the Hall, today we hear about Mary of Bethany's gift. The material can be used at any time of...
Carry on reading28th March 2021
Here is the material for the Sunday of the Passion/Palm Sunday for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you’re invited to take part in the National...
Carry on reading27th March 2021
Here is today’s material for the Diocesan Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Saturday's we are in the Place of Prayer, today we are thinking about making the journey to prayer to Jerusalem...
Carry on reading26th March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Fridays, we are in the Creative Space, thinking about stones. The material can be used at any time of the day. The...
Carry on reading25th March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. Today we are in the Kitchen on the Feast of the Annunication. The material can be used at any time of the day. The...
Carry on reading24th March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Wednesdays, we are in the Bedroom, what is your night-time routine? The material can be used at any time of the...
Carry on reading23rd March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Tuesdays we are in the sitting room. Today we think about empty chairs. The material can be used at any time of...
Carry on reading22nd March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Mondays, we are in the Hall, today we read the story of Susanna and the Elders. The material can be used at any...
Carry on reading21st March 2021
Here is the material for the Sunday of the Passiontide for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you’re invited to take part in the National...
Carry on reading20th March 2021
Here is today’s material for the Diocesan Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Saturday's we are in the Place of Prayer, today we are thinking about seeking and finding refuge in God. The...
Carry on reading19th March 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. Today we are in the Creative Space thinking writing letters. The material can be used at any time of the day. The...
Carry on reading18th March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. Today we are in the Kitchen thinking about witnesses. The material can be used at any time of the day. The PDF here...
Carry on reading17th March 2021
Here is today's material for the Diocesan Lent Course - Through the Lenten Door. On Wednesdays we are in the Bedroom. Do you find a night light helpful? The material can be used at any time of the...
Carry on reading16th March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Tuesdays we are in the sitting room, what can you see from your window? The material can be used at any time of...
Carry on reading15th March 2021
Here is the today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Monday we are in the Hall, thinking about time keeping. The material can be used at any time of the day. The...
Carry on reading14th March 2021
Here is the material for the Fourth Sunday of Lent for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you’re invited to take part in the National Act...
Carry on reading13th March 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Saturday’s, we are in the place of Prayer Today we are reflecting on what leads to humilty in prayer. The...
Carry on reading12th March 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. Today we are in the Creative Space thinking about the most important commandments. The material can be used at any...
Carry on reading11th March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. Today we are in the Kitchen thinking about the importance of salt. The material can be used at any time of the day. The...
Carry on reading10th March 2021
Here is today's material for the Diocesan Lent Course - Through the Lenten Door. On Wednesdays we are in the Bedroom, do you reflect on the events of the day before you go to sleep? The material...
Carry on reading9th March 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Tuesdays, we are in the Sitting Room. We consider phtotos on display. The material can be used at any time of...
Carry on reading8th March 2021
Here is the today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Monday we are in the Hall. The material can be used at any time of the day. The PDF here can be downloaded...
Carry on reading7th March 2021
Here is the Third Sunday in Lent material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you're invited to take part in the National Act of Prayer at...
Carry on reading6th March 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Saturday's, we are in the place of Prayer Today we are reflecting on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Posture...
Carry on reading5th March 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Fridays, we are in the Creative Space. Today we are reflecting on gardens. TtLD_Friday5MarchCreative
Carry on reading4th March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. Today we are in the Kitchen with the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus. The material can be used at any time of the...
Carry on reading3rd March 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Wednesdays, we are in the Bedroom, a place of rest, sleep and peace. The material can be used at any time of the...
Carry on reading2nd March 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Tuesdays, we are in the Sitting Room - who has the best seat in the house? The material can be used at any time...
Carry on reading1st March 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Mondays, we are in the Hall. The material can be used at any time of the day. The PDF here can be downloaded...
Carry on reading28th February 2021
Here is the Second Sunday in Lent material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you're invited to take part in the National Act of Prayer at...
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Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Fridays, we are in the Creative Space. How does creativity play a part in your faith? Have you ever seen a Mystery...
Carry on reading25th February 2021
Here is today's post for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. Today we are in the kitchen. The material can be used at any time of the day. The PDF here can be downloaded or read...
Carry on reading24th February 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Wednesdays, we are in the Bedroom, a place of rest, sleep and peace. The material can be used at any time of the...
Carry on reading23rd February 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. Today we are in the sitting room. The material can be used at any time of the day. The PDF here can be downloaded...
Carry on reading22nd February 2021
Here is today’s material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Mondays, we are in the Hall. The material can be used at any time of the day. The PDF here can be downloaded...
Carry on reading21st February 2021
Here is the First Sunday in Lent material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Sundays, we go to our front doors and you're invited to take part in the National Act of Prayer at...
Carry on reading20th February 2021
Here is today's material the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Saturdays, we spend time in a place of prayer - where you meet God, a holy space, a prayer space, The material can be...
Carry on reading19th February 2021
Here is today's material for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. On Fridays, we are in the Creative Space, perhaps a music room, a sewing room or the place where you go to make things. The...
Carry on reading18th February 2021
Here is the second post for the daily Lent Course – Through the Lenten Door. Today we are in the kitchen - what feeds your faith? The material can be used at any time of the day. The PDF here...
Carry on reading17th February 2021
Here is the first post for the daily Lent Course - Through the Lenten Door. For Ash Wednesday the material is longer than that for the days to come. The material can be used at any time of the day. The...
Carry on reading13th February 2021
Welcome to Through the Lenten Door - A Lockdown Lent Course for the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. This pdf explains a bit more about the course - what we will discuss and what you might wish to...
Carry on reading7th February 2021
Through the Lenten Door - A Lent course for lockdown Written by Bishop Anne and Revd Dr Jenny Holden Material to be used each day will be posted on the Diocesan website, beginning on Ash...
Carry on reading29th November 2021
Today a picture about the first named woman in Matthew's Gospel, to highlight the days of activism against gender based violence.
22nd November 2021
A picture of a young woman reading, a reminder that the imagination frees the human spirit.
15th November 2021
A painting of autumn, for the season of thanksgiving and remembrance.
8th November 2021
The painting illustrates a well known scene from a Biblical story. On the right is the prophet (Elijah) carrying a staff. Hungry, and searching for something to eat, he is in conversation with a much...
Carry on reading1st November 2021
Images to inspire your prayers through COP26.
25th October 2021
Today a painting that explores the difference between sight and perception.
18th October 2021
A picture today that reminds those who follow Jesus that they share in his life of prayer and suffering.
11th October 2021
Today a picture that captures the common desire to find the place where earth and heaven meet.
4th October 2021
A picture today exploring gender roles related to temperant and caring behaviour.
27th September 2021
This week a picture about speaking one to another - conversation.
20th September 2021
In today's picture, a simple connection is the beginning of peace.
13th September 2021
In a terrible storm, the 'eye' is the quiet place to find.
6th September 2021
Today a picture that reminds us not to 'other' a person so that we withhold love and kindness.
30th August 2021
An insightful picture of a child, to encourage prayer for the children you know.
23rd August 2021
Today a graphic image concerning the welcome given to Afghan refugees
16th August 2021
As we watch tragedy unfold in Afghanistan, a picture to encourage prayer for the women there.
9th August 2021
2nd August 2021
A hungry child from the past, to remind us to pray and care for hungry children today.
26th July 2021
A painting in Aberdeen Art Gallery for St Anne's day
19th July 2021
12th July 2021
After a week when football has been a focus of so much news, a picture of people going to a match.
5th July 2021
I have spent the weekend at a conference about women religious, so a picture today to prompt reflection on the nature of this vocation.
28th June 2021
A picture today that celebrates vaccination.
21st June 2021
A picture of Christ in the storm, that speaks to the storms in us before they are calmed.
14th June 2021
The Kingdom of God is like a tree that grows to give shelter...
7th June 2021
A dilapidated house is a remnder to build our lives well.
31st May 2021
One God, many responses - a picture for after Trinity.
24th May 2021
Today a picture of that which cannot be seen - wind.
17th May 2021
A picture today about what was hoped for at the end of a pilgrimage.
10th May 2021
The days before Ascension Day are rogation days, so today a picture to encourage prayer for the land.
3rd May 2021
A picture this week concerned with beautiful fruit.
26th April 2021
Today an image of a good shepherd.
19th April 2021
Today's image encourages us to pray that the peace of the Easter season will be with us all.
12th April 2021
Today a picture of spring and new life in the garden.
5th April 2021
Today an exuberant and colourful picture to celebrate the resurrection.
29th March 2021
Today a picture concerned with misplaced populism, as we enter Holy Week.
22nd March 2021
As we enter Passiontide, images that speak of the identity and purposes of Jesus.
15th March 2021
Today a picture to encourage us to pray for the safety of women in public spaces.
8th March 2021
For internation Women's Day - we imagine a 'City of Ladies'.
1st March 2021
22nd February 2021
Follwoing the first Sunday of Lent, an image of one of the temptations of Christ.
15th February 2021
A picture for the month, a reminder of the spiritual and practical demands of winter.
8th February 2021
This week a sketch of a healing that illustrates the intervention of Christ in personal circumstances.
1st February 2021
Here is a holy woman of some strength and holiness of character. She is dressed as a monastic, and in her hand there is a staff which, though part hidden, is her abbatical crozier. In her left hand...
Carry on reading25th January 2021
What we see depicted here is one of the most famous and important moments from early Christianity, the conversion of St Paul. On the road to Damascus, Saul falls to the ground. He sees a blinding light...
Carry on reading18th January 2021
A picture to remind us of the mental health challenges for so many through this pandemic.
11th January 2021
4th January 2021
A winding road ahead at the start of a new year.
28th December 2020
A picture of Rachel weeping for Holy Innocents Day.
21st December 2020
On the shortest day of the year, a picture about Yule, and the connection of Christianity to older traditions.
14th December 2020
A picture to commemorate St Lucy, as or days grow shorter.
7th December 2020
A scene of gender based violencem to illustrate the days of activisim to raise awareness of this problem.
30th November 2020
A picture today concerned with looking out and waiting with anticipation.
28th November 2020
As the church year comes to a close, we are reminded of one place where Christ promises always to be present, among the poor.
16th November 2020
As we commemorate St Margaret, an image of a statue from The Episcopal Church.
9th November 2020
In the week of Remembrance events, a picture concerned with the healing needed after war.
2nd November 2020
For All Souls Day a picture about death and memory.
26th October 2020
A drawing from a children's book to remind us of the realities of hunger.
19th October 2020
St Luke paints a picture, part of the telling of the story of salvation.
12th October 2020
As we remember and commemorate Elizabeth Fry, a picture to remind us of the experiences of so many women throughout the world who are in prison.
5th October 2020
St Francis' day fell on Sunday, so here a reminder of his call to prayer and a simpler life.
28th September 2020
The cry for justice is common in every place and time, so a reminder here of this important virtue.
21st September 2020
Here in a darkened space Matthew writes his gospel. He has hurried to his task, and so still half stands as he leans on a stool which is tipping out of the painting into our space. He is not a young...
Carry on reading14th September 2020
A beautiful 9th century object made to encourage veneration of the cross for Holy Cross Day.
7th September 2020
As we enter the Season of Creation, a reminder to pray for those threatened by rsiing sea levels.
31st August 2020
We commemorate Aidan, sent as missionary to Northumbria, from the abbey at Iona.
24th August 2020
With schools in the news at present, a picture to remind us of their importance.
17th August 2020
A peaceful picture concerning the coming of the railway as a reminder to continue to pray for safety for all who work to keep train travel safe.
10th August 2020
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Today a mosaic which suggests 'Come walk on water if you hear the call of Jesus'.
3rd August 2020
A well known picture invites us to be fed.
27th July 2020
This week a picture that is a parable of the Kingdom.
20th July 2020
This week a picture of a saint who overcame the evil.
13th July 2020
This week a familiar scene, exciting in colour and content.
6th July 2020
This week a picture of a woman who was a servant through all her very long life.
29th June 2020
On the feast day of St Peter, a picture about the affect of anguish and atonement.
22nd June 2020
A picture to remind everyone of God's knowledge of us.
15th June 2020
This week a picture to remind us to pray for those who are abused in their own homes.
8th June 2020
A picture as protest, for these challenging times.
1st June 2020
On the Feast of the Visitation, a picture to make us hope that renewed companionship is not long away.
25th May 2020
This week a picture to remind us to pray for scientists.
18th May 2020
A picture of spring for the beginning of rogation-tide.
11th May 2020
A picture today to remind us that in difficult circumstances, some need more help than others.
4th May 2020
A picture this week concerned with being occupied in hand and mind.
27th April 2020
A image of a sculpture today to remind us of the enormity of grief.
20th April 2020
A picture to enable us to reflect on the importance of people to civic life.
13th April 2020
An image of Noah to remind us wait in hope.
6th April 2020
This week a picture to encourage us to be thankful for all who serve, especially at this difficult time.
30th March 2020
Today a picture without people, to make us think about absence.
23rd March 2020
A picture to encourage prayer for those in front line medical services.
16th March 2020
A picture to help us reflect on the isolation for an elderly person of being home alone.
9th March 2020
A picture to remind us of all the benefits of washing hands.
2nd March 2020
A picture that captures the need for perseverance against evil during Lent.
24th February 2020
In the week we prepare for Lent, a plea that we remember the refugees children of Idlib.
17th February 2020
A reminder that if small things matter to God, then you do as well.
10th February 2020
A picture today of a church that feels it needs to protect itself.
3rd February 2020
This week a picture concerned with a quiet moment in church for a mother and her child.
27th January 2020
A picture of women that look very similar to encourage us to pay attention to detail.
20th January 2020
13th January 2020
A picture to that looks beyond the common place to see holiness.
6th January 2020
30th December 2019
Today an example of a picture which has been over-painted to make the subject matter more acceptable.
23rd December 2019
Here a picture to remind us Mary would have prepared for the birth of her son.
16th December 2019
A picture about letter writing for this season when we send and receive mail.
9th December 2019
In this season of preparation and repentance, a picture that has kindness and welcome at its heart.
2nd December 2019
25th November 2019
Today a picture that challenges us to see gender based violence for what it is.
18th November 2019
This week a picture of a girl known for her acts of charity and kindness.
11th November 2019
A picture from the close of World War II to mark Remembrance Day.
4th November 2019
At All Soul's tide a picture of an empty chair is a window into both loss and hope.
28th October 2019
This week the Bishop is in Connecticut, where this picture of women defeating a patriarchal enemy caught her eye.
21st October 2019
A picture today to encourage close attention to the present moment.
14th October 2019
A beautiful picture of women labourers has the purpose of reminding us of the low pay most of the world's farm workers receive.
7th October 2019
As we celebrate harvest a picture to invite us to be thankful.
30th September 2019
In the week of Michaelmas, a picture of an angel blowing a trumpet warning to us all.
23rd September 2019
On the day the UN Climate Summit meets in New York, a picture to encourage you to pray.
16th September 2019
On St Ninian's day, a picture of a holy place that has long carried his name.
9th September 2019
A picture to encourage prayer for parliament.
2nd September 2019
26th August 2019
Today a picture of worship which is like jazz.
19th August 2019
This week an easy conversation between women, to encourage thankfulness for companionship.
12th August 2019
A picture to encourage the viewer to recycle clothing.
5th August 2019
Today a picture to encourage reflection on a parable told by Jesus.
29th July 2019
This week we celebrate friendship with a picture of Jesus with his friends.
22nd July 2019
Today a picture that depicts the moment before Mary turns to Christ, and is the first witness to the resurrection.
15th July 2019
A nun who sits and prays is a visual invitation to make an inner journey.
8th July 2019
This week a lovely picture about the joy of writing.
1st July 2019
Today a picture that illustrates how a simple church has become a house of prayer.
24th June 2019
A picture of woman busy around a special birth hints of the death of John the Baptist
17th June 2019
A picture today of hard working women.
10th June 2019
Today a picture which captures the fleeting nature of life, so dependent on God's breath.
3rd June 2019
As we pray 'Thy Kingdom Come' a picture about those actively seeking a safe and just future.
27th May 2019
We begin this week with three 'rogation days', so an image from a time when many walked the land to pray for God's blessing.
20th May 2019
A picture today that encourages deep concentration in prayer.
13th May 2019
Today a quilt made by convict women hoping for a new and better life.
6th May 2019
Today a picture about a community formed through eating breakfast together.
29th April 2019
This week a picture that expresses some of the joy of meeting the risen Christ.
22nd April 2019
A Native American picture of the Tree of Life, a tree to bring healing for all nations.
15th April 2019
A Palm Sunday picture for us as we enter Holy Week.
8th April 2019
In the midst of political turmoil, a little piece of Quaker wisdom.
1st April 2019
This week a medieval fresco concerned with adoption of orphaned and abandoned children into family life.
25th March 2019
For today's feast an image of the annunciation concerned with hearing and responding to the Word of God.
18th March 2019
This week a painting with the intention of encouraging respect for Muslims at prayer.
11th March 2019
This week a picture concerned with resisting temptation.
4th March 2019
This week the Bishop offers a picture to remind us that the time for spiritual spring cleaning begins this week.
25th February 2019
An Image to help us pray for those who know they have enemies.
18th February 2019
A picture of a congregation gathered to hear the word of God.
11th February 2019
This week a picture and a poem reflecting on the call away from present priorities to become part of Christ's mission.
4th February 2019
Today a picture that invites you to humility and prayer.
27th January 2019
As we commemorate Thomas Aquinas, an image of a learned man.
21st January 2019
21 January 2019 is called 'blue Monday', so a picture reflecting on what this means.
13th January 2019
A picture of the baptism of Christ, to remind us who we are.
7th January 2019
Today an image drawn to help children understand what it means to be refugees.
31st December 2018
The Virgin and her child make themselves at home.
25th December 2018
A Nativity for Christmas Day
24th December 2018
In a picture for Christmas Eve, Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem.
17th December 2018
Two contrasting pictures today, of children at Christmas time after WW1, as we commemorate Eglantine Jebb and Save the Children.
10th December 2018
A picture for those exhausted by waiting.
3rd December 2018
A picture about waiting for the beginning of Advent.
26th November 2018
A picture to remind us of how much women hide.
19th November 2018
A picture of a woman in labour accompanied by midwives offers hope in difficult times.
12th November 2018
This week's picture is concerned with the total destruction brought by war.
5th November 2018
This week a picture that takes us to the threshold between the living and the dead.
29th October 2018
A reflection today on the difference between seeing and perceiving.
22nd October 2018
This week's image reminds us of the thankless hard work undertaken by those who serve, who are often out of sight and mind.
15th October 2018
An angel in a gallery in Connecticut prompts a reflection on the cost of discipleship.
8th October 2018
Another harvest picture - this one to help us think about a fair share for all.
1st October 2018
A seasonal picture at this time of harvest festivals.
24th September 2018
A picture to encourage us to give thanks for singers and musicians.
17th September 2018
This week a picture concerned with those caught up in floods and natural disasters.
11th September 2018
While political attention might be elsewhere, an image to remind us to pray for Syria's children.
3rd September 2018
A picture of Gregory the Great, to remind us to listen for the voice of God.
27th August 2018
An image of a mother weeping and praying for the salvation of her child on St Monica's day.
20th August 2018
The Bishop commemorates St Bernard with an image of monks at prayer.
13th August 2018
Two pictures of veiled women today, to encourage us to reflect upon the complexities of looking at what is concealed.
6th August 2018
A carved image of the Transfiguration encourages us to look beyond the surface.
30th July 2018
This week the Bishop offers a very ancient Christian image concerned with the bread of both earth and heaven.
23rd July 2018
A beautiful picture of Mary Magdalene whose purpose is to encourage the viewer to pray.
16th July 2018
This week's picture is a visual reflection on the relationship between sex and power.
9th July 2018
This week a picture to help us pray for children during the holidays.
2nd July 2018
The the week we mark the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service a picture that celebrates the work of hospitals.
25th June 2018
A picture this week for those feeling as though they are at sea.
18th June 2018
A small piece of folk art offers an image of hope and safety.
11th June 2018
This week a picture about inspiration, as we remember those who have been inspired to bring change for the better.
4th June 2018
Today a picture that considers how an ordinary object can be used to display great beauty.
Carry on reading31st May 2018
A picture for the Feast of the Visitation
28th May 2018
This week a folk art picture about community.
21st May 2018
This week's picture touches the longing in us for the wind of God to blow.
14th May 2018
In this week's picture Christ the Saviour of the World prays for us.
7th May 2018
This week a picture to encourage us to sing a song of praise.
30th April 2018
This week a medieval picture of Mary Magdalene meeting Christ in a garden on the day of resurrection.
23rd April 2018
This week's picture invites us to consider our need for a good shepherd.
15th April 2018
This week Bishop Anne offers for reflection and prayer a well known image by Pablo Picasso.
9th April 2018
This week's picturing prayer from Bishop Anne invites us to reach out and touch Jesus in an intimate encounter.
2nd April 2018
This week's Picturing Prayer from +Anne reflects on this image by Henry Ossawa Tanner (1910) and the movement of the three Mary's towards the empty tomb.
26th March 2018
This week's Picturing Prayer from the Bishop reflects on this image "Jesus Cleanses the Temple" by Alexander Smirnov.
Carry on reading19th March 2018
This week's Picturing Prayer focuses on this image by Vincent Van Gogh.
12th March 2018
This week's Picturing prayer from Bishop Anne reflects on this picture by Mary Cassatt.
5th March 2018
In this week's Picturing Prayer, Bishop Anne talks about her pectoral cross.
28th February 2018
Picturing Prayer from the Bishop Elect on Wednesday 28 February, 2018, entitled Our Common Calling.
God, who has called us to be members together of your Church, which is the body of your Son, pour out your Spirit on this Diocese. Endue with strength and love and wisdom all who bear authority therein. Accept our gifts, our labours and our love, and use them for the advancement of your kingdom and the glory of your name. Lead us in all our work for you, and unite us in the joyful service of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
Details of vacancies for clergy or lay positions currently being advertised in our Diocese and Congregations. Current vacancies include House for Duty posts at Christ Church, Kincardine O'Neil and St Mary's Church, Stromness.
