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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 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.
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
[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,...
Carry on reading 16th May 2018
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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Saviour of the World - 14 May 2018
In this week's picture Christ the Saviour of the World prays for us.
Carry on reading 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.
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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,...
Carry on reading 11th May 2018
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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O Lord, open my lips - 7 May 2018
This week a picture to encourage us to sing a song of praise.
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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.
More details 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...
Carry on reading 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.
Carry on reading 23rd April 2018
Strayed Sheep - 23 April 2018
This week's picture invites us to consider our need for a good shepherd.
Carry on reading 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.
Carry on reading 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.
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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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.
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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"...
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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.
Carry on reading 19th March 2018
The Bearers of the Burden - 19 March, 2018
This week's Picturing Prayer focuses on this image by Vincent Van Gogh.
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 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.
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 5th March 2018
Wearing a Cross - 5 March, 2018
In this week's Picturing Prayer, Bishop Anne talks about her pectoral cross.
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...
Carry on reading 28th February 2018
Our Common Calling - 28 February 2018
Picturing Prayer from the Bishop Elect on Wednesday 28 February, 2018, entitled Our Common Calling.
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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.
Carry on reading 12th July 2017
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 6th June 2017
From Bishop Mark: Pre-Synod Message
A message from Bishop Mark:
To the People of Aberdeen and Orkney Once again, the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church gathers in Edinburgh. Once again members of our church will travel from...
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.
Carry on reading 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
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:...
More details 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...
More details 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...
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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...
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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...
More details 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...
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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...
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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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