• In the beginning… Advent Week 1 Recap

    We have reached the end of the first week of the Diocesan Advent Course which runs from the First Sunday in Advent to Baptism of the Lord (7th January 2024). Some points to ponder in reviewing the week are suggested, with a prayer and link to a playlist with music suggestions from the week. The […]

     

  • In the beginning… Saturday 9 December

    Today’s word for reflection is ‘Awake’. What habits do you have to stop yourself sleeping and do you have habits that help awaken your heart to the love of God as revealed in scripture? The reflection can be read below, or downloaded from here: AdventCourseAdvent_9December2023

     

  • In the beginning… Friday 8 December

    Today’s word for reflection is ‘Watch’. The 8th December is The Feast of The Conception of Mary, Mother of the Lord in the Scottish Episcopal Church’s Calendar and is a Feast of Mary across the Western and Eastern (9 December) Churches on or near this day. Different traditions within Christianity and the Scottish Episcopal Church […]

     

  • In the beginnning… Thursday 7 December

    Today’s word for reflection is ‘Grace’. You’re invited to reflect on how you describe God’s grace and what it means to you and your faith. The reflection can be read below, or downloaded from here: AdventCourseAdvent_7December2023

     

  • In the beginning… Wednesday 6th December

    Today’s word for reflection is ‘Peace’. You’re invited to reflect on peace and pray for the peace of the world. The reflection can be viewed below or downloaded here: AdventCourseAdvent_6December2023

     

  • In the beginning… Tuesday 5 December

    Today’s word for reflection is ‘Presence’. You’re invited to spend some time intentionally noticing the presence of God in your life and in the communities around you. The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: AdventCourseAdvent_5December2023

     

  • Joint announcement from Diocese and Westhill

    The Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney and Westhill Community Church near Aberdeen – formerly part of the Scottish Episcopal Church – have reached agreement on the way forward following a vote by the members of Westhill Community Church on the 17th January 2019 to leave the Scottish Episcopal Church and follow a different path. The […]

  • In the beginning… Monday 4 December

    Today’s word for reflection is ‘Hidden’, do we see things because we’re not looking or because they’re hidden from view, what does it mean to wait and watch for Christ the ‘hidden King’? The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: AdventCourseAdvent_4December2023

     

  • In the beginning… Sunday 3 December 2023

    Today’s word for reflection is ‘Wind’ as you’re invited to reflect on how you will wait and watch for the Lord this Advent Season . The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: AdventCourseAdvent_3December2023

     

  • In the beginning was the Word… Diocesan Advent Course 2023

    Welcome to the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney Advent Course for 2023-2024 ‘In the beginning was the Word…’. Each day from Advent Sunday (3 December) to Baptism of the Lord (7 January) there will be a daily post reflecting on a theme word for the Season, drawing on scripture, imagery, music and more. The posts […]

     

  • Resources for the Advent Season 2023

    On Sunday 3rd December we begin a new church year and the Season of Advent. Advent is a season of preparation and reflection as we journey towards Christmas and the commemoration of Christ’s birth and the incarnation of God. The Diocese is running it’s own online Advent Course ‘In the beginning was the Word…’ more […]

     

  • Reach out to one another and walk together, urges Bishop Dorsey

    Bishop Dorsey McConnell, Acting Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, has written to the diocese following last week’s development in the Canon 54 process. The letter appears below in full. Dear Friends in Christ It was announced last week that the PPC have forwarded to the Scottish Episcopal Church’s internal procurator complaints against Bishop Anne Dyer.  […]

  • PPC arrives at decision on Canon 54 complaints

    The Preliminary Proceedings Committee (PPC) of the Scottish Episcopal Church has investigated the complaints lodged under Canon 54 regarding Bishop Anne Dyer. Those complaints which the PPC has decided require further consideration have been referred to the Church’s internal procurator as the next stage of the canonical process. The remainder have been dismissed. The Church’s […]

  • Bishop Dorsey arrives in Aberdeen to start new role as Acting Bishop

    Bishop Dorsey McConnell has spoken of his hope that people will come together and take forward the mission of the Gospel in the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. The former Bishop of Pittsburgh, who has been Assisting Bishop in Aberdeen & Orkney since last year, started in his new role as Acting Bishop on 1 […]

     

  • The College of Bishops appoints Bishop Dorsey McConnell as new Acting Bishop in Aberdeen and Orkney

    The College of Bishops has appointed Bishop Dorsey McConnell to take over from Bishop John Armes as Acting Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. Bishop John has completed a year in the position of acting bishop of the Diocese having carried out his temporary duties there in tandem with his role as Bishop of Edinburgh. Bishop […]

     

  • Ordination of Godwin Chimara and Ferdinand von Prondzynski

    On Saturday (September 23) the Rt Rev Dr John Armes ordained Godwin Chimara and Ferdinand von Prondzynski as Deacons at a special service at St John’s, Aberdeen. Following their ordinations both Godwin and Ferdinand will continue in the Diocese, with Godwin to serve as Assistant Curate at St John’s and St James’s, Aberdeen; and Ferdinand […]

  • Bishop Keith Riglin RIP

    Yesterday (24 September) the College of Bishops announced the sad news that the Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, passed away that morning. The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Acting Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, said: “This is a time of great sorrow as we mourn the death of Bishop […]

  • St Margaret’s uses Fund award to signpost church recovery

    A church in the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney is among those to have its good use of a Recovery & Renewal Fund award highlighted recently. The Fund was established by the Provincial Standing Committee with the objective of helping dioceses and charges finance the costs of adapting and changing to meet the challenges and […]

  • Dr Holden selected as Scotland’s first Trinity Leadership Fellow

    The Rev Dr Jenny Holden, our Adviser for Christian Life, has been accepted as one of the 2023 intake of Trinity Leadership Fellows at Trinity Wall Street, described as a diverse cohort of emerging leaders spanning various faith traditions and vocations. Dr Holden was one of just 23 successful candidates invited to join the prestigious […]

  • Heroes of the Faith: John Comper (Priest)

    Heroes of the Faith is a series profiling people with connections to the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney who can provide examples of living a Christian Life. They may be in the calendar of the Scottish Episcopal Church as named Saints or as those recognised by the church as ‘heroes of the faith or they […]

     

  • Words for the Way – Continuing on the Way

    We have come to the end of Words for the Way – an online Lent course of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney. We hope it has been useful, thought-provoking and given chances for reflection through Lent, Holy Week and Eastertide. There will be a series of online reflections for Advent 2023, beginning on Sunday […]

     

  • Words for the Way – Pentecost Sunday

    Today is Pentecost, the end of Eastertide and the day we commemorate the Holy Spirit being received by the disciples. Some people see it as the birthday of the Church. The Collect for today is: Almighty and everliving God, who fulfilled the promises of Easter by sending us your Holy Spirit and opening to every […]

     

  • Words for the Way – Saturday 27 May

    Today’s word for reflection is ‘Empowers’. We are in the midst of Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. There are resources on the Thy Kingdom Come  website, including a Prayer Journal and Novena for the period. The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_27May

     

  • Words for the Way – Friday 26 May

    Today’s word for reflection is ‘Encourages’. We are in the midst of Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. There are resources on the Thy Kingdom Come  website, including a Prayer Journal and Novena for the period. The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_26May

     

  • Words for the Way – Wednesday 24 May

    Today’s word for reflection is ‘Listens’. We are in the midst of Thy Kingdom Come, a global wave of prayer between Ascension and Pentecost. There are resources on the Thy Kingdom Come  website, including a Prayer Journal and Novena for the period. The reflection can be read below, or downloaded here: Words for the Way_24May

     

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