20th January 2021
Diocesan Newsletter - 20 January 2021
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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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
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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A Letter to the Diocese from the Bishop concerning media reports
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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Holy Communion for Sunday 10 January from St Mary's Pro-cathedral
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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Diocesan Newsletter - 6 January 2021
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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Diocesan Newsletter - 23 December 2020
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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Holy Communion for the 4th Sunday of Advent
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...
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Provincial Services - from this Sunday through Christmas
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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Holy Communion Service for the Third Sunday of Advent
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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Diocesan Newsletter - 9 November 2020
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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Holy Communion - 22 November - Christ the King
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...
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Diocesan Newsletter - 18 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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Service of Holy Communion for Sunday 15 November
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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Worship on Remembrance Sunday
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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Diocesan Newsletter - 4 November 2020
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Holy Communion for All Saints Day
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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Holy Communion from St Mary's Pro-Cathedral 25 October 2020
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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Diocesan Newsletter - 20 October 2020
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Holy Communion from St Mary's Pro-Cathedral Sunday 18 October 2020
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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Holy Communion from St Mary's Pro-cathedral 11 October 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 7 October 2020
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27th September 2020
Holy Communion from St Mary's Pro-Cathedral 27 September 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 23 September 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 9 September 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 26 August 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 19 August 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 12 August 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 29 July 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 22 July 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 15 July 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 8 July 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 1 July 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 24 June 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 17 June 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 10 June 2020
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Bishop's message concerning the Cathedral Church of St Andrew - 3 June 2020
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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Diocesan Newsletter - 3 June 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 27 May 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 20 May 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter - 13 May 2020
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11th May 2020
Canon Lynsay Downs reflects on the experiences of social restrictions because of COVID-19 from the perspective of disability theologies.
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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Diocesan Newsletter - 6 May 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter 6 - 29 April 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter 5 - 22 April 2020
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Diocesan newsletter 4 - 15 April 2020
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Diocesan Newsletter: no 3 - 7 April 2020
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4th April 2020
Bishop's message to the Diocese for Holy Week
The Bishop has recorded a message to the Diocese. https://vimeo.com/403970390
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Newsletter 2 - 1 April 2020
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Stay-at-home for worship: Sunday 29 March
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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National Day of Prayer - Sunday 22 March
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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Sermon for Lent 3 - St John's, Aberdeen
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...
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The installation of the Very Revd Dr Dennis Berk as Dean
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...
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The Bishop's Sermon at the Synod Eucharist
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 reading 29th February 2020
Diocesan Synod 2020: Day Two
[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
Bishop Anne’s Charge to Synod
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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Diocesan Synod 2020: Day One
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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Bishop's Lent Appeal 2020
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...
Carry on reading 14th February 2020
CentrePost for February and March 2020 now available
The CentrePost for February and March 2020 is available as a pdf from here
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Mothers' Union Worldwide President at St. Andrew's Cathedral
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 reading 31st January 2020
On the day the UK leaves the European Union a Statement by the Primus
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 reading 20th December 2019
Northern Light, 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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Christmas Services and Activities in December
With so much going on in December it can be hard to keep track of what’s going on where. With that in mind here is a list (day by day, church by church) of all the Christmas related Services and activities...
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CentrePost for December and January now available
The CentrePost for December 2019 and January 2020 is available as a pdf from here
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Street Pastors Prayer Week: 28 October to 3 November
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 reading 24th October 2019
Opportunity: Retreat in Daily Life - Lent 2020
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...
Carry on reading 22nd October 2019
Retiral of our Diocesan Secretary
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
Churches open for prayer this weekend for political and community reconciliation
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...
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Bishop Anne's latest P&J Column
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 ordained Deacon
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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Harvest edition of Northern Light available
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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...
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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...
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+Anne in the P&J: Don't blame God for the "biblical" weather
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Bishop Anne's latest Column in the Press and Journal
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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...
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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...
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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...
Carry on reading 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,...
Carry on reading 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"...
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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,...
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18th April 2019
Bishop's latest Press and Journal Article
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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...
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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,...
Carry on reading 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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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20th February 2019
New Convent Buildings Consecrated
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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...
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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...
Carry on reading 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.
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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...
Carry on reading 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,...
Carry on reading 24th December 2018
Bishop Anne's Christmas Message
Bishop Anne gives a message to the Diocese.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
Carry on reading 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...
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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...
Carry on reading 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.
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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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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,...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 12th June 2018
Thanksgiving service for Canon Lisa Eunson
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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...
Carry on reading 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.
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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,...
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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...
Carry on reading 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.
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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...
Carry on reading 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.
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Thy Kingdom Come - Saturday 19 May
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Saturday 19 May.
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Thy Kingdom Come - Friday 18 May
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Friday 18 May.
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Thy Kingdom Come - Thursday 17 May
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Thursday 17 May.
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16th May 2018
Civic Reception to honour St Andrew’s Cathedral
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Thy Kingdom Come - Wednesday 16 May
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Wednesday 16 May.
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Thy Kingdom Come - Tuesday 15 May
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Tuesday 15 May.
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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.
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Thy Kingdom Come - Sunday 13 May
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Sunday 13 May.
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Thy Kingdom Come - Saturday 12 May
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Saturday 12 May.
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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,...
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Thy Kingdom Come - Friday 11 May
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Friday 11 May.
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Thy Kingdom Come - Thursday 10 May 2018
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Thursday 10 May (Ascension Day).
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Thy Kingdom Come Song 2018
The song recorded by Pete James for this year's Thy Kingdom Come.
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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...
Carry on reading 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.
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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...
Carry on reading 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...
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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.
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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,...
Carry on reading 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"...
Carry on reading 17th March 2018
Bishop Anne's Charge to Synod
Bishop Anne's Charge to Synod. A text copy is also available.
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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...
Carry on reading 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...
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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,...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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.
More details 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...
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22nd February 2018
Centrepost for March 2018
Centrepost for March is shown above. A printable PDF file is also available.
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 2nd February 2018
Candlemas video featuring Bishop Elect
The province has released this video featuring Bishop Elect Anne on the occasion of Candlemas.
More details 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...
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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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 21st December 2017
Nine Lessons and Carols from Aboyne
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from Aboyne.
More details 13th December 2017
New Northern Light available online
The latest edition of Northern Light is shown below. A printable PDF copy is also available.
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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.
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 28th November 2017
Rev'd Ian Ferguson resigns from Cathedral Chapter
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
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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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.
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7th November 2017
Photos from Sunday's Service at the Cathedral
Choral Evensong was led by the Primus and Cathedral Choir.
Carry on reading 6th November 2017
Bishop Michael Curry's sermon at Cathedral Choral Evensong
More details 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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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...
More details 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...
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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.
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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,...
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29th August 2017
September Centrepost now available:
Centrepost for September is now available (shown above). A printable PDF Copy is also available.
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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...
Carry on reading 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.
More details 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...
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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.
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New Northern Light Available
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Carry on reading 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...
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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...
Carry on reading 17th June 2017
Lisa Kei Eunson 1954-2017
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...
Carry on reading 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,...
Carry on reading 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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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
More details 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.
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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
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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....
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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
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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.
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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...
Carry on reading 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...
Carry on reading 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:...
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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...
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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...
More details 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...
More details 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...
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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...
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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...
More details 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...
More details 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...
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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:...
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A picture to remind us of the mental health challenges for so many through this pandemic. 
A winding road ahead at the start of a new year. 
A picture of Rachel weeping for Holy Innocents Day. 
On the shortest day of the year, a picture about Yule, and the connection of Christianity to older traditions. 
A picture to commemorate St Lucy, as or days grow shorter. 
A scene of gender based violencem to illustrate the days of activisim to raise awareness of this problem. 
A picture today concerned with looking out and waiting with anticipation. 
Today a mosaic which suggests 'Come walk on water if you hear the call of Jesus'. 
In the week we prepare for Lent, a plea that we remember the refugees children of Idlib. 
A reminder that if small things matter to God, then you do as well. 
A picture today of a church that feels it needs to protect itself. 
This week a picture concerned with a quiet moment in church for a mother and her child. 
A picture of women that look very similar to encourage us to pay attention to detail. 
A picture to that looks beyond the common place to see holiness. 
Today an example of a picture which has been over-painted to make the subject matter more acceptable. 
Here a picture to remind us Mary would have prepared for the birth of her son. 
A picture about letter writing for this season when we send and receive mail. 
In this season of preparation and repentance, a picture that has kindness and welcome at its heart. 
Today a picture that challenges us to see gender based violence for what it is. 
This week a picture of a girl known for her acts of charity and kindness. 
A picture from the close of World War II to mark Remembrance Day. 
At All Soul's tide a picture of an empty chair is a window into both loss and hope. 
This week the Bishop is in Connecticut, where this picture of women defeating a patriarchal enemy caught her eye. 
A picture today to encourage close attention to the present moment. 
A beautiful picture of women labourers has the purpose of reminding us of the low pay most of the world's farm workers receive. 
As we celebrate harvest a picture to invite us to be thankful. 
In the week of Michaelmas, a picture of an angel blowing a trumpet warning to us all. 
On the day the UN Climate Summit meets in New York, a picture to encourage you to pray. 
On St Ninian's day, a picture of a holy place that has long carried his name. 
A picture to encourage prayer for parliament. 
Today a picture of worship which is like jazz. 
This week an easy conversation between women, to encourage thankfulness for companionship. 
A picture to encourage the viewer to recycle clothing. 
Today a picture to encourage reflection on a parable told by Jesus. 
This week we celebrate friendship with a picture of Jesus with his friends. 
Today a picture that depicts the moment before Mary turns to Christ, and is the first witness to the resurrection. 
A nun who sits and prays is a visual invitation to make an inner journey. 
This week a lovely picture about the joy of writing. 
Today a picture that illustrates how a simple church has become a house of prayer. 
A picture of woman busy around a special birth hints of the death of John the Baptist 
A picture today of hard working women. 
Today a picture which captures the fleeting nature of life, so dependent on God's breath. 
As we pray 'Thy Kingdom Come' a picture about those actively seeking a safe and just future. 
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. 
A picture today that encourages deep concentration in prayer. 
Today a quilt made by convict women hoping for a new and better life. 
Today a picture about a community formed through eating breakfast together. 
This week a picture that expresses some of the joy of meeting the risen Christ. 
A Native American picture of the Tree of Life, a tree to bring healing for all nations. 
A Palm Sunday picture for us as we enter Holy Week. 
In the midst of political turmoil, a little piece of Quaker wisdom. 
This week a medieval fresco concerned with adoption of orphaned and abandoned children into family life. 
For today's feast an image of the annunciation concerned with hearing and responding to the Word of God. 
This week a painting with the intention of encouraging respect for Muslims at prayer. 
This week a picture concerned with resisting temptation. 
This week the Bishop offers a picture to remind us that the time for spiritual spring cleaning begins this week. 
An Image to help us pray for those who know they have enemies. 
A picture of a congregation gathered to hear the word of God. 
This week a picture and a poem reflecting on the call away from present priorities to become part of Christ's mission. 
Today a picture that invites you to humility and prayer. 
As we commemorate Thomas Aquinas, an image of a learned man. 
21 January 2019 is called 'blue Monday', so a picture reflecting on what this means. 
A picture of the baptism of Christ, to remind us who we are. 
Today an image drawn to help children understand what it means to be refugees. 
The Virgin and her child make themselves at home. 
A Nativity for Christmas Day 
In a picture for Christmas Eve, Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem. 
Two contrasting pictures today, of children at Christmas time after WW1, as we commemorate Eglantine Jebb and Save the Children. 
A picture for those exhausted by waiting. 
A picture about waiting for the beginning of Advent. 
A picture to remind us of how much women hide. 
A picture of a woman in labour accompanied by midwives offers hope in difficult times. 
This week's picture is concerned with the total destruction brought by war. 
This week a picture that takes us to the threshold between the living and the dead. 
A reflection today on the difference between seeing and perceiving. 
This week's image reminds us of the thankless hard work undertaken by those who serve, who are often out of sight and mind. 
An angel in a gallery in Connecticut prompts a reflection on the cost of discipleship. 
Another harvest picture - this one to help us think about a fair share for all. 
A seasonal picture at this time of harvest festivals. 
A picture to encourage us to give thanks for singers and musicians. 
This week a picture concerned with those caught up in floods and natural disasters. 
While political attention might be elsewhere, an image to remind us to pray for Syria's children. 
A picture of Gregory the Great, to remind us to listen for the voice of God. 
An image of a mother weeping and praying for the salvation of her child on St Monica's day. 
The Bishop commemorates St Bernard with an image of monks at prayer. 
Two pictures of veiled women today, to encourage us to reflect upon the complexities of looking at what is concealed. 
A carved image of the Transfiguration encourages us to look beyond the surface. 
This week the Bishop offers a very ancient Christian image concerned with the bread of both earth and heaven. 
A beautiful picture of Mary Magdalene whose purpose is to encourage the viewer to pray. 
This week's picture is a visual reflection on the relationship between sex and power. 
This week a picture to help us pray for children during the holidays. 
The the week we mark the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service a picture that celebrates the work of hospitals. 
A picture this week for those feeling as though they are at sea. 
A small piece of folk art offers an image of hope and safety. 
This week a picture about inspiration, as we remember those who have been inspired to bring change for the better. 
A picture for the Feast of the Visitation 
This week a folk art picture about community. 
This week's picture touches the longing in us for the wind of God to blow. 
In this week's picture Christ the Saviour of the World prays for us. 
This week a picture to encourage us to sing a song of praise. 
This week a medieval picture of Mary Magdalene meeting Christ in a garden on the day of resurrection. 
This week's picture invites us to consider our need for a good shepherd. 
This week Bishop Anne offers for reflection and prayer a well known image by Pablo Picasso. 
This week's picturing prayer from Bishop Anne invites us to reach out and touch Jesus in an intimate encounter. 
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. 
This week's Picturing Prayer focuses on this image by Vincent Van Gogh. 
This week's Picturing prayer from Bishop Anne reflects on this picture by Mary Cassatt. 
In this week's Picturing Prayer, Bishop Anne talks about her pectoral cross. 
Picturing Prayer from the Bishop Elect on Wednesday 28 February, 2018, entitled Our Common Calling.