The Diocese covers the historic county of Aberdeenshire, and the Orkney and Shetland island groups.
On this site you will find information about our churches, as well as news about our latest activities.
If you visit us in person then you will find a very warm welcome indeed.
1st October 2018
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 reading28th September 2018
The institution of the Rev'd Terry Taggart as Rector of St Mary's Church, Carden Place, Aberdeen. The order of service is available here and a text copy of Bishop Anne's sermon is also available.
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28th September 2018
The Rev'd Terry Taggart has been instituted as Rector of St Mary's Church, Carden Place in Aberdeen. We welcome Terry and his wife Sam to the Diocese. Photos from the service are shown below. A...
Carry on reading24th September 2018
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 reading17th September 2018
Bishop Anne writes: The Revd Joan Lyon will retire on 30 September 2018. Joan is moving to Stirling. We are very grateful for her ministry at St Ninian's, Seaton, and in the Diocese. Joan has done much...
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15th September 2018
The Rev'd Captain Gerry Bowyer has been installed as Rector of St Devenick's Church in Bieldside. Photos from the day are available below. The Service was streamed live on our Facebook page and the...
Carry on reading4th September 2018
The video of the Rev'd Canon Neil Brice's installation as Canon of St Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday 2 September, 2018.
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4th September 2018
The Revd Canon Neil Brice was installed as a canon of St Andrew's Cathedral on Sunday. His stall is named for St Magnus, saint of the northern Isles. Neil is rector of St Magnus Church, Lerwick and...
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11th August 2018
The Rev'd Lynsay Downs has been Instituted and Installed as Rector of St Ternan's Church in Banchory. Photos from the service are shown below. Bishop Anne's sermon is also available - the video was...
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8th August 2018
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
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 reading25th July 2018
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 reading10th July 2018
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 reading22nd June 2018
A new edition of Northern Light is shown below. A printable PDF copy is also available, and paper copies should arrive in our churches by this coming Sunday. This edition, we are trialling a large...
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Bishop Anne writes: This afternoon, the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church passed the motion that Canon 4 (of the Election of Bishops to Vacant Sees) be revised and amended as necessary. This...
Carry on reading1st June 2018
The Bishop has announced that the Rev'd Capt Gerry Bowyer is to be Rector of St Devenick's Church in Bieldside. Gerry will be instituted in September.
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30th May 2018
The Bishop has made the Rev'd Neil Brice a member of Chapter. Neil has an extensive and well respected ministry in Shetland. He is Rector of the churches of St Magnus, Lerwick and St Colman, Burravoe,...
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27th May 2018
Photos from the Diocesan Choral Festival are shown below. A video copy of Bishop Anne's Sermon is also available. [caption id="attachment_3795" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] The choir in rehersal.[/caption] [caption...
Carry on reading27th May 2018
Bishop Anne's Sermon at the 2018 Diocesan Choral Festival. During the service, the Lay Readers renewed their vows, and Prof. Andrew Morrisson was awarded the Fellowship of St Andrew.
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22nd May 2018
Bishop Anne writes: In order to recognise and honour those who have made a significant contribution to the life of the Diocese and beyond I am inaugurating a Fellowship of St Andrew. Fellowships will...
Carry on reading20th May 2018
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Pentecost, Sunday 20 May. Today's prayer is offered by our Bishop, Anne.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Saturday 19 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Friday 18 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Thursday 17 May.
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16th May 2018
[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 reading16th May 2018
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Wednesday 16 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Tuesday 15 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Monday 14 May. One of today's speakers is Jennifer Holden, an ordinand from this diocese.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Sunday 13 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Saturday 12 May.
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The Rev'd Dr Emsley Nimmo, the Rector of St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen is walking next week in aid of UCAN. The poster for his walk is shown below. You can support Emsley on his Just Giving page,...
Carry on reading11th May 2018
The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Friday 11 May.
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The Thy Kingdom Come Video produced by the Scottish Episcopal Church for Thursday 10 May (Ascension Day).
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The song recorded by Pete James for this year's Thy Kingdom Come.
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4th May 2018
Photos from the Installation of the Rev'd Dr Dennis Berk as Rector of St Mary-on-the-Rock, Ellon and St James-the-Less, Ellon are shown below. Video and Text copies of the Sermon are also available. [caption...
Carry on reading4th May 2018
The Gospel and Sermon at the Rev'd Dr Dennis Berk's Institution as Rector of St Mary-on-the Rock, Ellon, and St James-the Less, Cruden Bay. A printable text copy of the sermon is also available.
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Bishop Anne is pleased to announce that the Rev'd Lynsay Downs is to be Rector of St Ternan's Church in Banchory. Lynsay is currently Rector of St James the Less, Penicuik and St Mungo's, West...
Carry on reading7th 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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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"...
Carry on reading17th 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 reading9th 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...
Carry on reading8th March 2018
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 reading2nd 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...
Carry on reading2nd March 2018
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...
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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...
Carry on reading5th February 2018
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 reading2nd February 2018
The province has released this video featuring Bishop Elect Anne on the occasion of Candlemas.
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A Memorial and Thanksgiving Service for Lay Reader Margie Cox is to be held at Leochel Cushnie Church of Scotland on March 22nd at 11am. Margie died unexpectedly on New Years Eve. As a Lay Reader...
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8th January 2018
Preparations are underway for the consecration of the Rev Canon Anne Dyer as the new Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. The service of Consecration will take place on Thursday 1 March at 1pm in St Andrew’s...
Carry on reading3rd January 2018
Mrs Margaret Cox, ‘ Margie’, died unexpectedly on New Years Eve. There is to be a Thanksgiving Service for her life, probably at St Andrew’s, Alford. More details will follow when they are known. As...
Carry on reading21st December 2017
To the clergy and people of the United Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney: Good news of great joy for all people. I am taking a moment between carol services and home visits to send you greetings and...
Carry on reading21st December 2017
The Service of Nine Lessons and Carols from Aboyne.
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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.
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3rd November 2017
The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church in the US (TEC) the Most Rev Michael Curry will preach in a special service in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen on Sunday 5 November. The Service is being...
Carry on reading12th October 2017
St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen celebrated their 150 year Anniversary on Sunday 8 October. The church was founded by John Comper as a Mission Church out of St John's Church, Aberdeen. The celebrations...
Carry on reading12th October 2017
On Sunday 8 October, St Margaret's Church in Aberdeen celebrated 150 years since the church was founded as a Mission Church out of St John's Church, Aberdeen. Here is the sermon preached by The Very...
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The Bible Reading Fellowship (BRF) has launched ‘Parenting for Faith’ in partnership with author and speaker Rachel Turner. Parents are the primary disciplers of their children, and this nationwide...
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3rd October 2017
Centrepost, showing events due to take place around the Diocese, is shown above. A printable PDF copy is also available.
Carry on reading28th September 2017
The new Bishop of our Twin Diocese of Mthatha is to be The Rt Rev'd Nkosinathi Ndwandwe, who currently serves as the Suffragan Bishop of Natal. Bishop Ndwandwe succeeds Bishop Sitembele Mzamane who retired...
Carry on reading31st August 2017
This year, the following churches will be open specifically for Doors Open Day: Aberdeen City (Saturday 9 September – 10:00am-4:00pm): St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen St John’s Church,...
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29th August 2017
Centrepost for September is now available (shown above). A printable PDF Copy is also available.
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28th August 2017
The Rev'd David Greenwood was yesterday licensed as Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church, Kincardine O'Neil by Bishop Mark. Photos telling the story of the day are shown below. A video copy of Bishop...
Carry on reading28th August 2017
The sermon preached by the Primus, Bishop Mark at the licensing of the Rev'd Dr David Greenwood as Priest-in-Charge of Christ Church, Kincardine O'Neil on Sunday 27 August.
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The process for electing a new Bishop involves a Preparatory Committee producing a shortlist of a minimum of three candidates for recommendation to the Electoral Synod. The Preparatory Committee...
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12th July 2017
Centrepost, giving information of events taking place around the Diocese is shown above for July and August. A printable PDF version is also available.
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The funeral of Rev Canon Lisa Eunson will take place on Saturday 1st July at 12 noon in St Ternan's Church, Banchory. All welcome. The service will be followed by a private service of cremation. Donations...
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17th June 2017
The Rev'd Nicholas Bowry, Curate at St Clement's Church, Aberdeen was today ordained Priest by Bishop Mark. The service was streamed on our Facebook page and that video can be viewed from the Facebook...
Carry on reading17th June 2017
My Dear Friends With great sadness I must inform you that the Rev'd Canon Lisa Eunson died early this morning. Lisa has journeyed through her illness with remarkable faith and with great concern...
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.
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The Rev'd Joan Lyon, Priest in Charge at St Ninian's Church, Aberdeen, leading the Time for Reflection at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 16 May, 2017
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The Ordination to Priesthood of Rev'd Nick Bowry will take place on Saturday 17th June at 2.30pm at St Clement’s Church in Mastrick, Aberdeen. Information about Vestments will follow.
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27th April 2017
Centrepost for May, giving information of events taking place around the Diocese, is shown above. A printable PDF copy is also available
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27th April 2017
Canon Paul Watson writes: Please consider joining with this wonderful initiative of prayer during the period from Ascension Day to Pentecost. Many resources are available on Thy Kingdom Come website....
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20th April 2017
The Cathedral marked the ninetieth birthday of our former Bishop, Fred Darwent, at their Easter Sunday Evensong. Photos by Stephanie Brock
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'Make Lunch' are an inter-denominational charity who tackle 'Holiday Hunger' as a form of Christian social action and outreach. Many children who receive free School meals during term time face difficulties...
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...
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The Rev'd Anne James is to retire as Priest-in-Charge of St Andrew's Church, Alford at the end of April. Anne has served as Priest-in-Charge at Alford since 1999, having previously served at St Mary's...
Carry on reading9th April 2017
A Children's Talk for Palm Sunday, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Henna Cundill, the Diocesan Children, Family and Youth Officer. The readings for this week are:...
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Bishop Mark, of Moray, Ross and Caithness, and interim Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, gives his charge at Diocesan Synod on Friday 3 March, 2017 at St Andrew's Cathedral. For more information about...
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A walk through the Stations of the Cross for Passion Sunday from the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, given by Carole Phelan, a member of St Margaret's Church, Aberdeen, and member of the Epiphany Group. The...
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A Children's Talk for Mothering Sunday, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Henna Cundill, the Diocesan Children, Family and Youth Officer. The readings for this week...
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A video sermon for the Third Sunday of Lent, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Richard Murray, Lay Reader at St Anne's Church, Kemnay and All Saints Church, Whiterashes. The...
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A video sermon for the Second Sunday of Lent, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by the Rev'd Nick Bowry, curate at St Clement's Church, Aberdeen. The readings for this...
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A video reflection for the first Sunday in Lent from the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, given by Sister Dorothy Clark, the Diocesan Spirituality Convener. The readings for this week are: Genesis...
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A video sermon for the last Sunday before Lent, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Jo Bowyer, a Church Army Evangelist at Caf4e in Bridge of Don. The readings for this...
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A Children's Talk for the Seventh Sunday of Epiphany, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is told by Henna Cundill, the Diocesan Children, Family and Youth Officer. The readings...
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A video reflection, for the fifth Sunday after Epiphany, from the Episcopal Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. It is given by Margaret McKinnon of the Epiphany Group. The readings for this week are:...
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An angel in a gallery in Connecticut prompts a reflection on the cost of discipleship.
8th October 2018
Another harvest picture - this one to help us think about a fair share for all.
1st October 2018
A seasonal picture at this time of harvest festivals.
24th September 2018
A picture to encourage us to give thanks for singers and musicians.
17th September 2018
This week a picture concerned with those caught up in floods and natural disasters.
11th September 2018
While political attention might be elsewhere, an image to remind us to pray for Syria's children.
3rd September 2018
A picture of Gregory the Great, to remind us to listen for the voice of God.
27th August 2018
An image of a mother weeping and praying for the salvation of her child on St Monica's day.
20th August 2018
The Bishop commemorates St Bernard with an image of monks at prayer.
13th August 2018
Two pictures of veiled women today, to encourage us to reflect upon the complexities of looking at what is concealed.
6th August 2018
A carved image of the Transfiguration encourages us to look beyond the surface.
30th July 2018
This week the Bishop offers a very ancient Christian image concerned with the bread of both earth and heaven.
23rd July 2018
A beautiful picture of Mary Magdalene whose purpose is to encourage the viewer to pray.
16th July 2018
This week's picture is a visual reflection on the relationship between sex and power.
9th July 2018
This week a picture to help us pray for children during the holidays.
2nd July 2018
The the week we mark the 70th anniversary of the National Health Service a picture that celebrates the work of hospitals.
25th June 2018
A picture this week for those feeling as though they are at sea.
18th June 2018
A small piece of folk art offers an image of hope and safety.
11th June 2018
This week a picture about inspiration, as we remember those who have been inspired to bring change for the better.
4th June 2018
Today a picture that considers how an ordinary object can be used to display great beauty.
Carry on reading31st May 2018
A picture for the Feast of the Visitation
28th May 2018
This week a folk art picture about community.
21st May 2018
This week's picture touches the longing in us for the wind of God to blow.
14th May 2018
In this week's picture Christ the Saviour of the World prays for us.
7th May 2018
This week a picture to encourage us to sing a song of praise.
30th April 2018
This week a medieval picture of Mary Magdalene meeting Christ in a garden on the day of resurrection.
23rd April 2018
This week's picture invites us to consider our need for a good shepherd.
15th April 2018
This week Bishop Anne offers for reflection and prayer a well known image by Pablo Picasso.
9th April 2018
This week's picturing prayer from Bishop Anne invites us to reach out and touch Jesus in an intimate encounter.
2nd April 2018
This week's Picturing Prayer from +Anne reflects on this image by Henry Ossawa Tanner (1910) and the movement of the three Mary's towards the empty tomb.
26th March 2018
This week's Picturing Prayer from the Bishop reflects on this image "Jesus Cleanses the Temple" by Alexander Smirnov.
Carry on reading19th March 2018
This week's Picturing Prayer focuses on this image by Vincent Van Gogh.
12th March 2018
This week's Picturing prayer from Bishop Anne reflects on this picture by Mary Cassatt.
5th March 2018
In this week's Picturing Prayer, Bishop Anne talks about her pectoral cross.
28th February 2018
Picturing Prayer from the Bishop Elect on Wednesday 28 February, 2018, entitled Our Common Calling.
God, who has called us to be members together of your Church, which is the body of your Son, pour out your Spirit on this Diocese. Endue with strength and love and wisdom all who bear authority therein. Accept our gifts, our labours and our love, and use them for the advancement of your kingdom and the glory of your name. Lead us in all our work for you, and unite us in the joyful service of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
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