A Dundee parish is the first in the city to be recognised for its efforts to protect the environment. St Ninian’s Roman Catholic Church in Menzieshill has won a coveted Silver Award from Eco Congregation Scotland, a Christian environmental charity which addresses issues around climate change. Among changes parishioners have made to limit their carbon footprint is to install a …
An ACN Scotland Red Wednesday Event in the Scottish Parliament
6-8pm, Wednesday 22nd November 2023 The multi-faith live event will feature videos and testimonies as well as ACN’s John Newton presenting findings from our ‘Persecuted and Forgotten?’ report and the situation facing persecuted Christians globally, with a focus on Africa. Tickets are limited and are on a first come first served basis. This invite does not guarantee entry. Telephone 01698 …
A Woman of Courage – Through Advent with Mary
God’s Word comes to earth, and a young woman makes a courageous decision to be part of the story. This series of Advent reflections follows Mary’s journey from the strange invitation, along the hard road to Bethlehem, through pain and joy, and asks what it means to nurture the Holy within ourselves. This series of weekly Advent reflections offers a …
SPUC Vigil in Dundee City Square
Despite the stormy weather and disrupted travel, around 30 people joined SPUC Dundee in the City Square to witness to the 57th anniversary of the passing of 1967 the Abortion Act. The vigil is always held on the nearest Thursday to the anniversary as the City Centre is usually a bit busier with late night shoppers. However, this year, the …
Catholic Bishops send message to First Minister
Dear First Minister We have been shocked and horrified by the recent violence in the Holy Land and our hearts go out to the innocent victims, as we pray fervently for a peaceful, and swift, end to hostilities. We would like to express our heartfelt wishes for the safety and wellbeing of your own family in Gaza. We will keep …
Synod update from Rome
Canon Kevin Golden brings us this precis from Bishop Brian McGee of Argyll and the Isles… The start of the Synod was preceded by two prayer events: an Ecumenical Prayer Vigil followed by a three day Retreat. This reminded us that the Synod should be primarily a spiritual experience when we discern together the Spirit’s guidance. As well as bonding …
Scotland’s Bishops call for Middle East peace
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland has issued the following statement on the hostilities in the Middle East: “We have been shocked and horrified by the outbreak of senseless violence in the Holy Land.” “Our hearts go out to the innocent people of Israel who have been murdered and terrorised and to the innocent civilians of Gaza dying in a war …
Synod opens in Rome
Reporting on the opening of the Synod in Rome, Canon Andrew Clark writes: “In the opening Mass of the Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, the Pope invites us to face today’s challenges and problems not with a spirit of division and conflict, but by centring our gaze on God, in order to be a Church that listens …
St Mary’s Lochee ‘organ-ise’ Mary’s Meal Fundraiser
People of all ages from across the diocese came together in St Mary’s Forebank Hall in Dundee on Sunday 1 October to enjoy “Oh I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside” as Gary White expertly re-created the sound of the Mighty Wurlitzer Theatre Organ and entertained everyone with music to suit so many different tastes. The hall was buzzing …