‘Thy Kingdom Come’ is a global ecumenical prayer movement that invites Christians around the world to pray between the Feast of the Ascension and Pentecost (18th to 28th May) for more people to encounter God and come to know Jesus. What started as an invitation from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York has grown into an international and ecumenical call to prayer.

Bishop Ian encourages all of us to pray during the 11 days in our own way for others to come to faith.

Find resources here and in the documents below.

Thy Kingdom Come  23 Ideas for Churches: TKC 23 Ideas

Thy Kingdom Come  Praying for Young Disciples: TKC PFYD

Thy Kingdom Come  Novena: TKC Novena 2023

Due to Covid, unfortunately the Climate Gathering event has been postponed.

Please stay tuned for the rescheduled date.

To find out what has been happening around the Diocese please click the link below:

CHAPTER AND VERSE – APRIL 2023

CHRISM MASS – Maundy Thursday, 6th April, 11.00am in the Cathedral.

At this service the Oil of Chrism (for Baptism) and the Oil of Healing (for the Sacrament of Healing) are consecrated by the Bishop, the Bishop and 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.

• All members of the 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
• Clergy should bring emptied and cleaned Oil Stocks, to be filled for ministry in the coming year.
• Please let the Diocesan Office know if you will be coming, how many will come from your congregation, and if you have special dietary

The Institution of the Revd Duncan Strathie as Rector of the linked charge of St Kessog’s, Auchterarder with St James’, Muthill will take place at St Kessog’s church on Thursday 30th March at 7.30pm. Clergy are invited to robe (alb and purple stole). Please let the Diocesan Office know if you will be coming.

11.30am-12.30pm, Wed 15 February 2023

The launch of the consultation for the forthcoming Net Zero Action Plan (2023-2030) is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of our church’s environmental sustainability plans. This live stream event, hosted by Bishop Ian Paton and consultant Robert Woodford, will provide you with an overview of the proposed plan, including the values and principles that underpin it, its core objectives, and how you and your church can take action to address the climate emergency.

Book your place now

During the live online session you’ll:

• Gain a broad overview of the proposed Net Zero Action Plan (2023-2030)
• Explore the ten core objectives, with a specific focus on energy efficiency and 100% clean energy
• Find out how you can get involved in providing formal input in order to help shape the actions that the church will take
• Learn about the values and principles that underpin the plan
• Understand how the church intends to define ‘Net Zero’
• Learn about actions that you and your church can carry out now in order to join with others in addressing the climate emergency

It is recommended that you watch Robert’s webinar from December 2022 prior to this event, to make the most of your time and to get up to speed on the differences between Net Zero and Carbon Neutral.

This is your chance to help influence the future of the Scottish Episcopal Church’s Net Zero plans. Please join us and book your place now.

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I am very pleased to announce the appointment of the Revd Duncan Strathie as Rector of the linked charge of St Kessog, Auchterarder and St James, Muthill.

Duncan comes with a great deal of experience in forming and training candidates for ministry and as a parish priest, most recently in the Diocese of Birmingham. Duncan writes:

“I am very excited at the prospect of serving the people of St James, Muthill and St Kessog, Auchterarder as their new Rector, and I am looking forward at reconnecting with my roots. My wife Katrina shares my excitement. For the past seven years I have been vicar of Moseley in in the city of Birmingham – a suburban village with two churches. Moving to Auchterarder will offer a welcome contrast. The folk from the two church communities that I have already met have been so warm and welcoming, that I am really looking forward to meeting others in Muthill and Auchterarder and the surrounding area.”

Duncan will be instituted as Rector at the end of March 2023, in time for Holy Week and Easter. I am looking forward very much indeed to welcoming Duncan and Katrina to the Diocese. Please pray for them, and for the congregations of St Kessog and St James as they prepare to welcome Duncan and Katrina to their new home.

Bishop Ian

Mothers’ Union Newsletter – December 2022

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Mothers’ Union E-news for December 2022