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The Consecration and Installation of Anne Dyer as Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney took place on Thursday 1 March at 1:00pm in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen.
You can view the video here, and the order of service is also available.
Please continue to hold Bishop Anne, her family and all in the Diocese in your prayers.
Photo: Derek Ironside / Newsline Media
15th April 2018
This week Bishop Anne offers for reflection and prayer a well known image by Pablo Picasso.
9th April 2018
This week's picturing prayer from Bishop Anne invites us to reach out and touch Jesus in an intimate encounter.
7th April 2018
The Easter Edition of Northern Light is shown below. A printable PDF version is also available for both Northern Light, and the insert that was distributed with it. The following pages are...
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7th April 2018
Centrepost for April, giving details of events taking place around the Diocese is shown above. A printable PDF version is also available.
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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.
30th March 2018
Bishop Anne has released a text copy of the sermon she preached at the Chrism Mass held at St Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. It is shown below, and a printable PDF copy is also available. The full service,...
Carry on reading29th March 2018
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
This week's Picturing Prayer from the Bishop reflects on this image "Jesus Cleanses the Temple" by Alexander Smirnov.
Carry on reading19th March 2018
This week's Picturing Prayer focuses on this image by Vincent Van Gogh.
17th March 2018
Bishop Anne's Charge to Synod. A text copy is also available.
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17th March 2018
The Bishop has made a text copy of her sermon available. A video copy will be made available later today. It is shown below, a printable PDF copy is also available. Bishop of the United...
Carry on reading15th March 2018
I know that many of you are wondering how I will get about and visit the diocese. Here is my plan. Public transport – when I can: I was heartened when I read in the Diocesan Profile that public...
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14th March 2018
We are pleased to announce the imminent arrival of a new Rector for St Mary’s, Ellon, and St James, Cruden Bay, The Revd Dr Dennis B. A. Berk. Dennis was born in the United States. Growing up in Pennsylvania,...
Carry on reading12th March 2018
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 reading12th March 2018
This week's Picturing prayer from Bishop Anne reflects on this picture by Mary Cassatt.
9th March 2018
Bishop Anne has released a text copy of her first sermon in the Diocese, preached last Sunday, 4 March, at St Andrew's Cathedral - an extract is shown below. It is available in full here. There has...
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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 reading5th March 2018
In this week's Picturing Prayer, Bishop Anne talks about her pectoral cross.
2nd March 2018
Photos telling the story of yesterday's consecration of Bishop Anne are shown below. After the service, the Most Rev'd Mark strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church said: "I am delighted that...
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The full consecration service of Bishop Anne Dyer. Click here to view the full order of service.
More details28th February 2018
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 reading28th February 2018
Picturing Prayer from the Bishop Elect on Wednesday 28 February, 2018, entitled Our Common Calling.
22nd February 2018
Centrepost for March is shown above. A printable PDF file is also available.
Carry on reading15th February 2018
Following consultation with the Provost, the IT Officer is intending to stream the daily offices live from the Diocesan Day of Prayer at the Cathedral tomorrow to allow those unable to be with us in person...
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The Provost has called a day of prayer for the Diocese, to be held on Friday 16 February at St Andrew's Cathedral. Isaac writes: As we move towards the day of the Consecration and Enthronement of Anne...
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The province has released this video featuring Bishop Elect Anne on the occasion of Candlemas.
More details23rd January 2018
A Memorial and Thanksgiving Service for Lay Reader Margie Cox is to be held at Leochel Cushnie Church of Scotland on March 22nd at 11am. Margie died unexpectedly on New Years Eve. As a Lay Reader...
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8th January 2018
Preparations are underway for the consecration of the Rev Canon Anne Dyer as the new Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. The service of Consecration will take place on Thursday 1 March at 1pm in St Andrew’s...
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Mrs Margaret Cox, ‘ Margie’, died unexpectedly on New Years Eve. There is to be a Thanksgiving Service for her life, probably at St Andrew’s, Alford. More details will follow when they are known. As...
Carry on reading21st December 2017
To the clergy and people of the United Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney: Good news of great joy for all people. I am taking a moment between carol services and home visits to send you greetings and...
Carry on reading21st December 2017
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from Aboyne.
More details13th December 2017
The latest edition of Northern Light is shown below. A printable PDF copy is also available.
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4th December 2017
Centrepost, giving news of events and happenings due to take place around the Diocese in the next few months, is shown above. A printable PDF copy is also available.
Carry on reading28th November 2017
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 reading28th November 2017
Bishop Mark writes: My Dear Friends I have received a letter from Canon Ian Ferguson with his resignation from the Cathedral Chapter. I would like to thank Ian for his hard work and support as a member...
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15th November 2017
A new Music Collection has been published in Deeside. The collection gathers together some of the compositions of Sheila Maxwell, the organist at St Thomas’s Episcopal Church in Aboyne. When Sheila...
Carry on reading15th November 2017
My greetings to you all in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. This comes to let you know my delight at being elected to be your next bishop, and to thank you for the many lovely and welcoming messages...
Carry on reading9th November 2017
The Episcopal Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church today elected the Rev Canon Anne Dyer as the new Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. Canon Dyer is Rector of Holy Trinity church, Haddington (since...
Carry on reading8th November 2017
An Episcopal Synod will take place in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen at 3pm on Thursday 9 November. At that meeting the bishops intend to elect a new Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney.
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7th November 2017
Choral Evensong was led by the Primus and Cathedral Choir.
Carry on reading6th November 2017
3rd November 2017
The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church in the US (TEC) the Most Rev Michael Curry will preach in a special service in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen on Sunday 5 November. The Service is being...
Carry on reading12th October 2017
St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen celebrated their 150 year Anniversary on Sunday 8 October. The church was founded by John Comper as a Mission Church out of St John's Church, Aberdeen. The celebrations...
Carry on reading12th October 2017
On Sunday 8 October, St Margaret's Church in Aberdeen celebrated 150 years since the church was founded as a Mission Church out of St John's Church, Aberdeen. Here is the sermon preached by The Very...
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The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) has launched ‘Parenting for Faith’ in partnership with author and speaker Rachel Turner. Parents are the primary disciplers of their children, and this nationwide...
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3rd October 2017
Centrepost, showing events due to take place around the Diocese, is shown above. A printable PDF copy is also available.
Carry on reading28th September 2017
The new Bishop of our Twin Diocese of Mthatha is to be The Rt Rev'd Nkosinathi Ndwandwe, who currently serves as the Suffragan Bishop of Natal. Bishop Ndwandwe succeeds Bishop Sitembele Mzamane who retired...
Carry on reading31st August 2017
This year, the following churches will be open specifically for Doors Open Day: Aberdeen City (Saturday 9 September – 10:00am-4:00pm): St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen St John’s Church,...
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29th August 2017
Centrepost for September is now available (shown above). A printable PDF Copy is also available.
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28th August 2017
The Rev'd David Greenwood was yesterday licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church, Kincardine O'Neil by Bishop Mark. Photos telling the story of the day are shown below. A video copy of Bishop...
Carry on reading28th August 2017
The sermon preached by the Primus, Bishop Mark at the licensing of the Rev'd Dr David Greenwood as Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church, Kincardine O'Neil on Sunday 27 August.
More details13th July 2017
The process for electing a new Bishop involves a Preparatory Committee producing a shortlist of a minimum of three candidates for recommendation to the Electoral Synod. The Preparatory Committee...
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12th July 2017
Centrepost, giving information of events taking place around the Diocese is shown above for July and August. A printable PDF version is also available.
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The funeral of Rev Canon Lisa Eunson will take place on Saturday 1st July at 12 noon in St Ternan's Church, Banchory. All welcome. The service will be followed by a private service of cremation. Donations...
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17th June 2017
The Rev'd Nicholas Bowry, Curate at St Clement's Church, Aberdeen was today ordained Priest by Bishop Mark. The service was streamed on our Facebook page and that video can be viewed from the Facebook...
Carry on reading17th June 2017
My Dear Friends With great sadness I must inform you that the Rev'd Canon Lisa Eunson died early this morning. Lisa has journeyed through her illness with remarkable faith and with great concern...
Carry on reading6th June 2017
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 reading5th June 2017
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 reading5th June 2017
The Rev'd Canon Paul Watson has been appointed Rector of St James-the-Less Church in Bishopbriggs. Please hold him and his wife Ina in your prayers. Please also pray for St Devenick's Church and St...
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3rd June 2017
Representatives from six of our congregations gathered at St Clement's Church in Aberdeen today for the second gathering of the Renewing Ordinary Christians series. The highlights of the day included...
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29th May 2017
Photos from the recent Choral Festival led by Bishop Mark including the renewal of Lay Readers vows held at the Cathedral. [caption id="attachment_1709" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The choir practicing...
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24th May 2017
Centrepost for June, giving details of events taking place around the Diocese, is shown above. A printable PDF copy is also available.
Carry on reading16th May 2017
The Rev'd Joan Lyon, Priest in Charge at St Ninian's Church, Aberdeen, leading the Time for Reflection at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 16 May, 2017
More details27th April 2017
The Ordination to Priesthood of Rev'd Nick Bowry will take place on Saturday 17th June at 2.30pm at St Clement’s Church in Mastrick, Aberdeen. Information about Vestments will follow.
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27th April 2017
Centrepost for May, giving information of events taking place around the Diocese, is shown above. A printable PDF copy is also available
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27th April 2017
Canon Paul Watson writes: Please consider joining with this wonderful initiative of prayer during the period from Ascension Day to Pentecost. Many resources are available on Thy Kingdom Come website....
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20th April 2017
The Cathedral marked the ninetieth birthday of our former Bishop, Fred Darwent, at their Easter Sunday Evensong. Photos by Stephanie Brock
Carry on reading20th April 2017
'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 reading16th April 2017
The Rt Rev'd Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross, and Caithness, and our Interim Bishop during the Episcopal Vacancy, gives us a message for Easter.
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13th April 2017
Photos from today's service as the clergy renewed their ordination vows and the consecration of the Holy Oils. [caption id="attachment_1536" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] The oils laid out before...
Carry on reading13th April 2017
The Rev'd Anne James is to retire as Priest-in-Charge of St Andrew's Church, Alford at the end of April. Anne has served as Priest-in-Charge at Alford since 1999, having previously served at St Mary's...
Carry on reading9th April 2017
A Children's Talk for Palm Sunday, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Henna Cundill, the Diocesan Children, Family and Youth Officer. The readings for this week are:...
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Bishop Mark, of Moray, Ross and Caithness, and interim Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, gives his charge at Diocesan Synod on Friday 3 March, 2017 at St Andrew's Cathedral. For more information about...
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A walk through the Stations of the Cross for Passion Sunday from the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, given by Carole Phelan, a member of St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen, and member of the Epiphany Group. The...
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A Children's Talk for Mothering Sunday, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Henna Cundill, the Diocesan Children, Family and Youth Officer. The readings for this week...
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A video sermon for the Third Sunday of Lent, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Richard Murray, Lay Reader at St Anne's Church, Kemnay and All Saints Church, Whiterashes. The...
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A video sermon for the Second Sunday of Lent, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by the Rev'd Nick Bowry, curate at St Clement's Church, Aberdeen. The readings for this...
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A video reflection for the first Sunday in Lent from the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, given by Sister Dorothy Clark, the Diocesan Spirituality Convener. The readings for this week are: Genesis...
More details26th 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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A Children's Talk for the Seventh Sunday of Epiphany, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is told by Henna Cundill, the Diocesan Children, Family and Youth Officer. The readings...
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A video reflection, for the fifth Sunday after Epiphany, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Margaret McKinnon of the Epiphany Group. The readings for this week are:...
More detailsGod, who has called us to be members together of your Church, which is the body of your Son, pour out your Spirit on this Diocese. Endue with strength and love and wisdom all who bear authority therein. Accept our gifts, our labours and our love, and use them for the advancement of your kingdom and the glory of your name. Lead us in all our work for you, and unite us in the joyful service of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
22nd April 2018
