This Easter Holy Trinity welcomes ‘The Lord’s Supper’ a visual expression of the inclusivity of God’s welcome for all people, no matter who they maybe. The image contains an  infinite variety  of people of all ages, races and conditions, so it is a symbol of how we as a church acknowledge that God’s love is for all without exception. The painting represents that solidarity and encourages us all (whatever we believe) to embrace our humanity and to embrace the humanity of all people. All are Welcome to the unveiling on Thursday 28th March at 1.00pm followed by Prayers for Peace in the Holy Land in the church.

The painting has been created for us by local artist Myette Godwyn and with the  help and support of Pitlochry Festival Theatre represents that solidarity and encourages us all (whatever we believe) to embrace our humanity and to embrace the humanity of all people regardless of religion, sexuality, gender, race, and ability and to embrace the whole of created order.

Myette writes: This is my interpretation of a modern-day version of the ‘Last Supper’ –

welcoming all to the Lord’s table, and took inspiration from Leonardo da Vinci’s

painting, in that he interpreted it for his Renaissance times and painted people

he knew.  Something very important to me, as a devout Christian, is that Jesus Christ welcomes all – he never judged or turned anyone away when he walked the Earth but challenged hypocrisy and fake religion. I am now a visual artist, theatre maker, playwright (member of the Scottish Society of Playwrights), director, and actor. Both my drama school principal tutors were Quakers and I used to stay at the Quaker meeting house when I performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. One thing that struck me and has always stayed with me since is their core value of ‘that of God in everyone”. All people can have a connection with God. All people are valuable and should be treated with love and respect.’ 

It has been a pleasure to work with Myette and The Festival Theatre to create, this image of love, diversity and inclusivity.

The Painting is on display in the Churchyard until 4th April and can be available for anyone in the Diocese to display and use at any time.

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Ordination

Please pray for the Revd Ian Boa and his family, as he is ordained Priest, at Holy Trinity, Stirling on 21 April at 3.00 pm. Clergy are welcome to robe (alb and white stole) and lay readers also – please inform the Diocesan Office if you are coming.

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Chrism Mass

The Chrism Mass this year is at St Ninian’s Cathedral on Maundy Thursday 28th March at 11.00 am. At this service the Oil of Chrism (for Baptism) and the Oil of Healing (for the Sacrament of Healing) are consecrated, the Clergy re-affirm the promises of their Ordination, and Lay Readers re-affirm the commitment made at their Licensing.  This is a very important re-dedication of ministry in the heart of Holy Week.

Clergy (in alb and white stole) and all Lay Readers (in cassock, surplice and scarf) are invited to participate, together with all those involved in ministry, and all members of the Diocese are invited to join them.

Clergy should bring emptied and cleaned Oil Stocks, to be filled for ministry in the coming year.

Lunch is being provided, so please let the Diocesan Office know if you will be coming, how many will come from your congregation, and if you have special dietary requirements.

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The Revd Canon Richard Grosse is being Licensed as priest in charge of St Margaret’s, Rosyth tomorrow on St Joseph’s Day, Tuesday 19 March at 6.30pm. Clergy are invited to robe (alb and white stole) and lay readers. All are welcome to attend. Please pray for Richard and St Margaret’s and this new beginning.

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A wonderful day of Celebration to welcome Bishop Marinez to our Diocese and to celebrate our Diocesan link with the Diocese of Amazonia in Brazil.

In the afternoon there was a Diocesan Evensong to welcome Bishop Marinez to the Diocese. During the Evensong service the former Provost of St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth,  The Very Revd Hunter Farquharson, was made an Honorary Canon of the Cathedral.

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Revd Sarah Miller was instituted as Rector of St James the Great, Cupar and St Mary’s, Ladybank, on Wednesday 31st January, 2024.  The  institution was well attended by clergy from around our own diocese. Refreshments were provided at the end of the service which were greatly enjoyed and it was a chance for the new Rector to meet and get to know other clergy and congregation members.
We extend a warm welcome to Sarah as she begins a new ministry among us.
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We are delighted to announce that St John the Baptist Perth has been awarded an Eco- Congregation Scotland Silver Award in recognition of their work and commitment to caring for creation. Eco-Congregation Scotland is a movement of Scottish church congregations, of all denominations and none, committed to addressing environmental issues through their life and mission. (Please see our website or appendix one of this press release for more details about our vision, values and mission.)

For further information please click the link below:

Eco Congregation Scotland Silver Award

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We will be celebrating the feast of Candlemas with a Diocesan Evensong in Perth Cathedral, at 3pm on Sunday 4th February.

We will be joined at this service by Bishop Marinez Bassotto from the diocese of Amazonia. Bishop Marinez and Bishop Ian will reflect on the life and work of their respective dioceses, and an Honorary Canon will be licensed and installed.

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There was a buzz of excitement this week as Revd Aaron Moffat-Jackman was instituted as Rector of the newly-linked charges of St Saviour’s, Bridge of Allan, and St Modoc’s, Doune. The church of St Saviour’s was packed for Aaron’s institution, which was attended by ministers from around our own diocese, other dioceses and other denominations. It was followed by an opportunity for all to mingle and meet as refreshments were served.
We extend a warm welcome to Aaron as he begins a new ministry among us.
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