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16th September 2019

Harvest edition of Northern Light available

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5th September 2019

Bishop Anne's latest P&J Column

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...

19th August 2019

Nominated Canons

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...

8th August 2019

+Anne in the P&J: Don't blame God for the "biblical" weather

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11th July 2019

Bishop Anne's latest Column in the Press and Journal

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27th June 2019

Centrepost for July and August now available

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...

17th June 2019

Photos from the Diocesan Choral Festival

The annual Diocesan Choral Festival took place last night in St Andrew's Cathedral, with singers from around the Diocese.During the service, the Very Rev'd Dr Emsley Nimmo was licensed as Dean Emeritus...

13th June 2019

Rubbish Challenge

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...

9th June 2019

Thy Kingdom Come day 11

Day 11 of our video series for #ThyKingdomCome.Each day through Thy Kingdom Come we invite you to pray that God’s Kingdom will come in some of the communities in our Diocese. Through the 11 Days...

8th June 2019

Thy Kingdom Come day 10

Day ten of our video series for #ThyKingdomCome.Each day through Thy Kingdom Come we invite you to pray that God’s Kingdom will come in some of the communities in our Diocese. By the end of the 11...

7th June 2019

Thy Kingdom Come day 9

Day nine of our video series for #ThyKingdomCome.Each day through Thy Kingdom Come we invite you to pray that God’s Kingdom will come in some of the communities in our Diocese. By the end of the...

6th June 2019

Thy Kingdom Come Day 8

Day eight of our video series for #ThyKingdomCome.Each day through Thy Kingdom Come we invite you to pray that God’s Kingdom will come in some of the communities in our Diocese. By the end of the...

5th June 2019

Thy Kingdom Come day 7

Day seven of our video series for #ThyKingdomCome.Each day through Thy Kingdom Come we invite you to pray that God’s Kingdom will come in some of the communities in our Diocese. By the end of the...

4th June 2019

Thy Kingdom Come day 6

Day six of our video series for #ThyKingdomCome.Each day through Thy Kingdom Come we invite you to pray that God’s Kingdom will come in some of the communities in our Diocese. By the end of the...

3rd June 2019

Thy Kingdom Come day 5

Day five of our video series for #ThyKingdomCome.Each day through Thy Kingdom Come we invite you to pray that God’s Kingdom will come in some of the communities in our Diocese. By the end of the...

2nd June 2019

Thy Kingdom Come day 4

Day four of our video series for #ThyKingdomCome.Each day through Thy Kingdom Come we invite you to pray that God’s Kingdom will come in some of the communities in our Diocese. By the end of the...

1st June 2019

Thy Kingdom Come Day 3

Day three of our video series for #ThyKingdomCome.Each day through Thy Kingdom Come we invite you to pray that God's Kingdom will come in some of the communities in our Diocese. By the end of the...

31st May 2019

Thy Kingdom Come day 2

Day two of our video series for #ThyKingdomCome.Each day through Thy Kingdom Come we invite you to pray that God's Kingdom will come in some of the communities in our Diocese. By the end of the 11...

30th May 2019

Thy Kingdom Come Day 1

We pray for communities around out diocese each day during Thy Kingdom Come.  Over the 11 days, we pray for all of the communities around our Diocese. 

3rd May 2019

Emsley Nimmo appointed Dean Emeritus

The Bishop is pleased to announce that she will be making the Revd Dr Emsley Nimmo Dean Emeritus at the Diocesan Choir Festival at the Cathedral, 6.30pm, Sunday 16 June.This is an honorary title,...

1st May 2019

New SEI Newsletter available

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"...

22nd April 2019

Bishop Anne's Easter Sermon

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,...

18th April 2019

Bishop's latest Press and Journal Article

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16th April 2019

New Northern Light available online

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...

12th April 2019

Diocesan Office closed for Easter Weekend

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,...

11th April 2019

Ruth Salthouse

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...

29th March 2019

Diocesan Assistant Treasurer Retires

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...

22nd March 2019

Bishop Anne's Column in the Press and Journal

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.

7th March 2019

2019 Bishop's Lent Appeal

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. 

4th March 2019

Bishop's Charge to Synod 2019

Bishop's Charge to Diocesan Synod held on 2 March, 2019.A text copy of the charge is also available here.  

20th February 2019

New Convent Buildings Consecrated

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31st January 2019

Photos: Launch of the Aberdeen Centre of Mission

The Aberdeen City Centre of Mission, a joint initiative between the Diocese and the Church Army was launched with a worship gathering yesterday evening.  The Rev'd Canon Gerry Bowyer CA was licensed...

18th January 2019

Photos from the Licensing at St James' Church, Aberdeen

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...

18th January 2019

20190117 - Bishop's Sermon St James' Installation

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.

16th January 2019

Chairs available from St Thomas', Aboyne

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...

15th January 2019

A reminder of events this week

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,...

24th December 2018

Bishop Anne's Christmas Message

Bishop Anne gives a message to the Diocese.

22nd December 2018

Nine Lessons and Carols Video from Buckie

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...

27th November 2018

20181125 - Bishop's Sermon at Canon Installations

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...

26th November 2018

Photos from the Installation of New Canons and Pioneer Evangelist

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...

29th October 2018

New Canons Elected to the Cathedral Chapter

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...

28th October 2018

Cathedral receive grant from Friends of Cathedral Music

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...

28th October 2018

Rev'd Nick Bowry licensed as Curate of St Ninian's and St Clement's

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...

17th October 2018

Pioneer Evangelist for Aberdeen Centre of Mission appointed.

Bishop Anne writes: Vanessa Pinto has been appointed Pioneer Evangelist in Aberdeen by the Church Army and the Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney. Vanessa will come to this post with experience of pioneer...

1st October 2018

New appointment at St James' Church, Holburn Junction

 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...

28th September 2018

Institution of the Rev'd Terry Taggart at St Mary's Church, Aberdeen

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.

28th September 2018

Photos from the Institution at St Mary's Church, Carden Place

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...

24th September 2018

2021: Provincial Year of Pilgrimage announced

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...

17th September 2018

Photos from Rev'd Joan Lyon's last Sunday

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...

15th September 2018

Rev'd Capt Gerry Bowyer Installed at Bieldside

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...

4th September 2018

Installation of the Rev'd Canon Neil Brice

The video of the Rev'd Canon Neil Brice's installation as Canon of St Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday 2 September, 2018. 

4th September 2018

Canon Neil Brice installed in the Cathedral

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...

11th August 2018

Photos and Sermon from the Institution at Banchory

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...

8th August 2018

A Centre of Mission for Aberdeen

The Church Army and the United Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney are together establishing a Centre of Mission in Aberdeen City. The Centre of Mission will build on and extend the work done over a number...

31st July 2018

News from Lerwick: St Magnus' is revealing

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....

25th July 2018

Upcoming Events - Installation and Institutions

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...

10th July 2018

New appointment at St Mary's Church, Aberdeen

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,...

22nd June 2018

New Northern Light available

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...

12th June 2018

Thanksgiving service for Canon Lisa Eunson

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7th June 2018

Canon 4 (Election of Bishops) Amendment passed at General Synod

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...

1st June 2018

New Appointment for St Devenick's Church, Bieldside

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.

30th May 2018

Rev'd Neil Brice appointed to Chapter

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,...

27th May 2018

Photos from the Choral Festival

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...

27th May 2018

Choral Festival - Bishop Anne's Sermon

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.

22nd May 2018

Fellowship of St Andrew - a message from the Bishop

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...

20th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Sunday 20 May

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.

19th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Saturday 19 May

The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Saturday 19 May.

18th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Friday 18 May

The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Friday 18 May.

17th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Thursday 17 May

The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Thursday 17 May.

16th May 2018

Civic Reception to honour St Andrew’s Cathedral

[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,...

16th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Wednesday 16 May

The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Wednesday 16 May.

15th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Tuesday 15 May

The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Tuesday 15 May.

14th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Monday 14 May

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.

13th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Sunday 13 May

The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Sunday 13 May.

13th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Saturday 12 May

The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Saturday 12 May.

11th May 2018

Emsley Nimmo walking for UCAN

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,...

11th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Friday 11 May

The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Friday 11 May.

10th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come - Thursday 10 May 2018

The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Thursday 10 May (Ascension Day).

8th May 2018

Thy Kingdom Come Song 2018

The song recorded by Pete James for this year's Thy Kingdom Come.

4th May 2018

Photos from the Institution of Dennis Berk as Rector of Ellon and Cruden Bay

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...

4th May 2018

Gospel and Sermon at Ellon and Cruden Bay Institution

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.

3rd May 2018

New Appointment at St Ternan's Church, Banchory

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...

7th April 2018

New Northern Light available

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...

7th April 2018

Centrepost for April

Centrepost for April, giving details of events taking place around the Diocese is shown above.  A printable PDF version is also available.

30th March 2018

Bishop Anne's sermon from Chrism Mass

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,...

29th March 2018

Photos from today's Chrism Mass

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"...

17th March 2018

Bishop Anne's Charge to Synod

Bishop Anne's Charge to Synod.A text copy is also available.

17th March 2018

Bishop's Charge to Synod

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...

15th March 2018

A message from Bishop Anne: Visiting the Diocese

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...

14th March 2018

New Appointment at Ellon and Cruden Bay

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,...

12th March 2018

Diocesan Synod papers available

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...

9th March 2018

Sermon preached by Bishop Anne - Sunday 4 March

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...

8th March 2018

Report on Bishop Bob Gillies trip to South Carolina

Bishop Anne has shared the report from +Bob, our previous Bishop on his recent visit to South Carolina, USA. Setting the context of the visit, +Bob writes:Back in early 2016 the Trustees of the Diocese...

2nd March 2018

Photos from the Consecration of Bishop Anne

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...

2nd March 2018

Consecration of Bishop Anne Dyer

The full consecration service of Bishop Anne Dyer.Click here to view the full order of service.

28th February 2018

A Message from the Bishop Elect

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...

22nd February 2018

Centrepost for March 2018

Centrepost for March is shown above.  A printable PDF file is also available.

15th February 2018

Daily Offices to be streamed from Day of Prayer

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...

5th February 2018

Provost calls Day of Prayer

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...

2nd February 2018

Candlemas video featuring Bishop Elect

The province has released this video featuring Bishop Elect Anne on the occasion of Candlemas.

23rd January 2018

Memorial Service for Margie Cox

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...

8th January 2018

Aberdeen and Orkney Bishop Elect prepares for consecration

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...

3rd January 2018

Margaret Cox RIP

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...

21st December 2017

Christmas Message from our Bishop Elect

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...

21st December 2017

Nine Lessons and Carols from Aboyne

The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from Aboyne.

13th December 2017

New Northern Light available online

The latest edition of Northern Light is shown below.  A printable PDF copy is also available.    

4th December 2017

Centrepost for December and January now available online

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.

28th November 2017

Rev'd Dr Emsley Nimmo resigns as Dean

Bishop Mark writes: My Dear friends,I am writing this letter to inform you that I have received and responded to a letter of resignation from the Dean, The Very Rev Dr Emsley Nimmo. This resignation...

28th November 2017

Rev'd Ian Ferguson resigns from Cathedral Chapter

Bishop Mark writes: My Dear FriendsI 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...

15th November 2017

New Music Collection from Deeside

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...

15th November 2017

A Message to the Diocese from the Bishop-Elect

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...

9th November 2017

First female Bishop in the Scottish Episcopal Church is elected the new Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney

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...

8th November 2017

Episcopal Synod to take place in Aberdeen

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. 

7th November 2017

Photos from Sunday's Service at the Cathedral

Choral Evensong was led by the Primus and Cathedral Choir.

6th November 2017

Bishop Michael Curry's sermon at Cathedral Choral Evensong

3rd November 2017

Historic bonds of communion shared in visit to Aberdeen by the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church (TEC)

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...

12th October 2017

St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen celebrate 150 year Anniversary

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...

12th October 2017

Dean's sermon as St Margaret's Aberdeen celebrate 150 years

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...

12th October 2017

Bible Reading Fellowship launches Parenting for Faith

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...

3rd October 2017

New Centrepost available

Centrepost, showing events due to take place around the Diocese, is shown above.A printable PDF copy is also available.

28th September 2017

Diocese of Mthatha New Bishop Apointment

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...

31st August 2017

Churches Opening for Doors Open Day

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,...

29th August 2017

September Centrepost now available:

Centrepost for September is now available (shown above).  A printable PDF Copy is also available. 

28th August 2017

Photos from the Licensing at Kincardine O'Neil

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...

28th August 2017

Primus' sermon at licensing at Kincardine O'Neil

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.

13th July 2017

Election of new Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney to pass to Bishops

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...

12th July 2017

New Centrepost Available

Centrepost, giving information of events taking place around the Diocese is shown above for July and August.  A printable PDF version is also available. 

12th July 2017

New Northern Light Available

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22nd June 2017

Funeral of the Rev'd Canon Lisa Eunson

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...

17th June 2017

Photos from the Ordination of Nick Bowry

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...

17th June 2017

Lisa Kei Eunson 1954-2017

My Dear FriendsWith 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...

5th June 2017

Welcome to the new Diocesan Website

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,...

5th June 2017

New Appointment for the Rev'd Canon Paul Watson

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...

3rd June 2017

Renewing Ordinary Christians Day

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...

29th May 2017

Photos from the Choral Festival and renewal of Lay Readers vows

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...

24th May 2017

Centrepost for June

Centrepost for June, giving details of events taking place around the Diocese, is shown above.  A printable PDF copy is also available.   

16th May 2017

Time for Reflection at Scottish Parliament

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

27th April 2017

Rev Nick Bowry to be ordained Priest

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.

27th April 2017

Centrepost for May

Centrepost for May, giving information of events taking place around the Diocese, is shown above.  A printable PDF copy is also available

27th April 2017

The Global Wave of Prayer

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....

20th April 2017

Photos as Bishop Fred turns 90

The Cathedral marked the ninetieth birthday of our former Bishop, Fred Darwent, at their Easter Sunday Evensong.Photos by Stephanie Brock

20th April 2017

Make Lunch

'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...

16th April 2017

2017 Bishop's Easter Message

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.

13th April 2017

Photos from the Chrism Mass

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...

13th April 2017

Rev'd Anne James to retire

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...

9th April 2017

Children's Talk for Sunday 9 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:...

3rd April 2017

2017 Bishop's Synod Charge

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...

2nd April 2017

Video Reflection for Sunday 2 April, 2017

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...

26th March 2017

Children's talk for Sunday 26 March, 2017

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...

19th March 2017

Video Sermon for Sunday 19 March, 2017

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...

12th March 2017

Video Sermon for Sunday 12 March, 2017

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...

5th March 2017

Video Reflection for Sunday 5 March, 2017

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...

26th February 2017

Video Sermon for Sunday 26 February, 2017

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...

19th February 2017

Children's Talk for Sunday 19 February, 2017

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...

5th February 2017

Video Reflection for Sunday 5 February, 2017

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:...

16th September 2019

St Ninian's Isle - 16 September 2019

On St Ninian's day, a picture of a holy place that has long carried his name.

9th September 2019

House on fire - 9 September 2019

A picture to encourage prayer for parliament.

2nd September 2019

Holding hands - 2 September 2019

26th August 2019

Holy Rollers - 26 August 2019

Today a picture of worship which is like jazz.

19th August 2019

Comfortable conversation - 19 August 2019

This week an easy conversation between women, to encourage thankfulness for companionship.

12th August 2019

The Jumble Sale - 12 August 2019

A picture to encourage the viewer to recycle clothing.

5th August 2019

Bigger barns - 5 August 2019

Today a picture to encourage reflection on a parable told by Jesus.

29th July 2019

At home with friends - 29 July 2019

This week we celebrate friendship with a picture of Jesus with his friends.

22nd July 2019

Mary Magdalene - becoming known - 22 August 2019

Today a picture that depicts the moment before Mary turns to Christ, and is the first witness to the resurrection.

15th July 2019

At prayer - 15 July 2019

A nun who sits and prays is a visual invitation to make an inner journey.

8th July 2019

Written by hand - 8 July 2019

This week a lovely picture about the joy of writing.

1st July 2019

The house of prayer - 1 July 2019

Today a picture that illustrates how a simple church has become a house of prayer.

24th June 2019

The Birth of John the Baptist - 24 June 2019

A picture of woman busy around a special birth hints of the death of John the Baptist

17th June 2019

Fishwives: the company of women - 17 June 2019

A picture today of hard working women.

10th June 2019

Breath and fire

Today a picture which captures the fleeting nature of life, so dependent on God's breath.

3rd June 2019

Seeking a better kingdom

As we pray 'Thy Kingdom Come' a picture about those actively seeking a safe and just future.

27th May 2019

Rogation Days

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 time of prayer

A picture today that encourages deep concentration in prayer.

13th May 2019

A bag of useful things

Today a quilt made by convict women hoping for a new and better life.

6th May 2019

Come and have breakfast

Today a picture about a community formed through eating breakfast together.

29th April 2019

No touching, but some dancing - 29 April, 2019

This week a picture that expresses some of the joy of meeting the risen Christ.

22nd April 2019

The Tree of Life - 22 April 2019

A Native American picture of the Tree of Life, a tree to bring healing for all nations.

15th April 2019

Hosanna! - 15 April 2019

A Palm Sunday picture for us as we enter Holy Week.

8th April 2019

Co-operation is better than conflict - 8 April 2019

In the midst of political turmoil, a little piece of Quaker wisdom.

1st April 2019

Foundlings and orphans - 1 April 2019

This week a medieval fresco concerned with adoption of orphaned and abandoned children into family life.

25th March 2019

Annunication - 25 March 2019

For today's feast an image of the annunciation concerned with hearing and responding to the Word of God.

18th March 2019

Muslims at Prayer - 18 March 2019

This week a painting with the intention of encouraging respect for Muslims at prayer.

11th March 2019

The temptation to turn stones into bread

This week a picture concerned with resisting temptation.

4th March 2019

Spring cleaning - 4 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

Praying for those who are enemies - 25 February 2019

An Image to help us pray for those who know they have enemies.

18th February 2019

The field sermon - 18 February 2019

A picture of a congregation gathered to hear the word of God.

11th February 2019

From now on you will be catching people - 11 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

A place to pray - 4 February 2019

Today a picture that invites you to humility and prayer.

27th January 2019

A steadfast heart - 28 January 2019

As we commemorate Thomas Aquinas, an image of a learned man.

21st January 2019

Blue Monday - 21 January 2019

21 January 2019 is called 'blue Monday', so a picture reflecting on what this means.

13th January 2019

Baptism of Christ - 13 January 2019

A picture of the baptism of Christ, to remind us who we are.

7th January 2019

Refuge - 7 January 2019

Today an image drawn to help children understand what it means to be refugees.

31st December 2018

The mother and her child - 31 December 2018

The Virgin and her child make themselves at home.

25th December 2018

Nativity - 25 December 2018

A Nativity for Christmas Day

24th December 2018

Journey to Bethlehem - 24 December 2018

In a picture for Christmas Eve, Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem.

17th December 2018

Saving the children - 17 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

Awake, O sleeper - 10 December 2018

A picture for those exhausted by waiting.

3rd December 2018

The open door - 3 December 2018

A picture about waiting for the beginning of Advent.

26th November 2018

Hidden violence against women - 26 November 2018

A picture to remind us of how much women hide.

19th November 2018

God the midwife - 19 November 2018

A picture of a woman in labour accompanied by midwives offers hope in difficult times.

12th November 2018

The ruins of war - 12 November 2018

This week's picture is concerned with the total destruction brought by war.

5th November 2018

The Cemetery Gate - 5 November 2018

This week a picture that takes us to the threshold between the living and the dead.

29th October 2018

The Blind Man's Meal - 29 October 2018

A reflection today on the difference between seeing and perceiving.

22nd October 2018

Servants - 22 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

The Hartford Angel - 15 October 2018

An angel in a gallery in Connecticut prompts a reflection on the cost of discipleship.

8th October 2018

Harvesters - 8 October 2018

Another harvest picture - this one to help us think about a fair share for all.

1st October 2018

A good harvest - 1 October 2018

A seasonal picture at this time of harvest festivals.

24th September 2018

The Organ Rehearsal - 24 September 2018

A picture to encourage us to give thanks for singers and musicians.

17th September 2018

The Deluge - 17 September 2018

This week a picture concerned with those caught up in floods and natural disasters.

11th September 2018

Crumbs for Syria's children - 10 September 2018

While political attention might be elsewhere, an image to remind us to pray for Syria's children.

3rd September 2018

When the Spirit whispers - 3 September 2018

A picture of Gregory the Great, to remind us to listen for the voice of God.

27th August 2018

Praying and Weeping - 27 August 2018

An image of a mother weeping and praying for the salvation of her child on St Monica's day.

20th August 2018

Bowed in Prayer - 20 August 2018

The Bishop commemorates St Bernard with an image of monks at prayer.

13th August 2018

Veiled women - 13 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

Transfiguration - 6 August 2018

A carved image of the Transfiguration encourages us to look beyond the surface.

30th July 2018

Bread and fish - 30 July 2018

This week the Bishop offers a very ancient Christian image concerned with the bread of both earth and heaven.

23rd July 2018

The Magdalene Reading - 23 July 2018

A beautiful picture of Mary Magdalene whose purpose is to encourage the viewer to pray.

16th July 2018

Salomé: dancing princess - 16 July 2018

This week's picture is a visual reflection on the relationship between sex and power.

9th July 2018

On the beach - 9 July 2018

This week a picture to help us pray for children during the holidays.

2nd July 2018

The Hospital Ward - 2 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

The little boat - 25 June 2018

A picture this week for those feeling as though they are at sea.

18th June 2018

For the birds of the air - 18 June 2018

A small piece of folk art offers an image of hope and safety.

11th June 2018

The Song of the Lark - 11 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

Treasure in a clay jar - 4 June 2018

Today a picture that considers how an ordinary object can be used to display great beauty.

31st May 2018

Visitation and blessing - 31 May 2018

A picture for the Feast of the Visitation

28th May 2018

All together in one place - 28 May 2018

This week a folk art picture about community.

21st May 2018

Wind of God - 21 May 2018

This week's picture touches the longing in us for the wind of God to blow.

14th May 2018

Saviour of the World - 14 May 2018

In this week's picture Christ the Saviour of the World prays for us.

7th May 2018

O Lord, open my lips - 7 May 2018

This week a picture to encourage us to sing a song of praise.

30th April 2018

Christ the gardener - 30 April 2018

This week a medieval picture of Mary Magdalene meeting Christ in a garden on the day of resurrection.

23rd April 2018

Strayed Sheep - 23 April 2018

This week's picture invites us to consider our need for a good shepherd.

15th April 2018

World without weapons - 15 April 2018

This week Bishop Anne offers for reflection and prayer a well known image by Pablo Picasso.

9th April 2018

Touching Jesus - 9 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

The Three Mary's - 2 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

Zeal for your House - 26 March, 2018

This week's Picturing Prayer from the Bishop reflects on this image "Jesus Cleanses the Temple" by Alexander Smirnov.

19th March 2018

The Bearers of the Burden - 19 March, 2018

This week's Picturing Prayer focuses on this image by Vincent Van Gogh.

12th March 2018

A Mother and her Child - 12 March, 2018

This week's Picturing prayer from Bishop Anne reflects on this picture by Mary Cassatt.

5th March 2018

Wearing a Cross - 5 March, 2018

In this week's Picturing Prayer, Bishop Anne talks about her pectoral cross.

28th February 2018

Our Common Calling - 28 February 2018

Picturing Prayer from the Bishop Elect on Wednesday 28 February, 2018, entitled Our Common Calling.