May you know the Lord's light and strength in your life today and always....
Author: StJames&StAnne
This is the website of the Episcopal Churches of St James' Dingwall and St Anne's Strathpeffer. Here you will find information about the churches and activities and details of services and other events.
Patronal festival for St James 2021
It was a joy to be able to return to Saint James on Sunday to celebrate our patronal saint on his feast day. If you missed the service you can catch up with here... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBjt-cioX9s In our worship we thought about what it means to be a pilgrim and as part of that thought of … Continue reading Patronal festival for St James 2021
St James reopens for Patronal Festival (now with 1 metre social distancing)
“A joyful congregation met in St James' on Sunday to celebrate the Patronal festival. It was the first time the church has been able to open since the start of the last lockdown and the first time the congregation had met since Covid guidelines were adjusted for 1 metre social distancing. Following some structural work … Continue reading St James reopens for Patronal Festival (now with 1 metre social distancing)
St Annes Church Windows
Some time ago I photographed and posted pictures of the church windows at St James. On 4th July I took photos at St Annes and have now found time to post them...so here they are. Some beautiful stained glass and look out for the beautiful altar flowers and a covid secure sidesman! NOTE. Click on … Continue reading St Annes Church Windows
A Prayer for Good Humour
by St Thomas More Grant me oh Lord, good digestion,and also something to digest. Grant me a healthy body, andthe necessary good humor to maintain it. Grant me a simple soul that knowsto treasure all that is goodand that doesn’t frighten easily at the sight of evil,but rather finds the means to put thingsback in … Continue reading A Prayer for Good Humour
Eucharist at St Annes 4th July 2021
This morning we were blessed with a visit from Bishop Mark and Jane for our service at St Annes. + Mark led the service with support from Julia who led the prayers, Norma as Deacon & Ann reading. We were still 2 metres distant & had to sing behind masks (may that all change soon) … Continue reading Eucharist at St Annes 4th July 2021
50th Anniversary of Ordination
It was wonderful to see so many of you in church on 27 June when I celebrated 50 years as a priest. It was a joy to be able to lead the service and preach and so sincere thanks to Julia and the Vestry for making that possible. I was taken aback by the collection of … Continue reading 50th Anniversary of Ordination
Mission, Ministry & Pandemic
Now that we have been allowed to return to our churches for collective worship, it seems a good time to take stock of the experiences and lessons of the past months and to consider what they may imply for our approach to mission and ministry in the future. The Diocesan Mission and Ministry Board would therefore … Continue reading Mission, Ministry & Pandemic
Prayer of St. Bonaventure to the Holy Spirit
Lord Jesus, as God's Spirit came down and rested upon you,May the same Spirit rest on us,Bestowing his sevenfold gifts. First, grant us the gift of understanding,By which your precepts may enlighten our minds. Second, grant us counsel, by which we may followin your footsteps on the path of righteousness. Third, grant us courage,by which … Continue reading Prayer of St. Bonaventure to the Holy Spirit
Ascension Day
Today is Ascension Day, the fortieth day after Easter Day, the day on which we remember the return of Christ to his Father, ascending into heaven. The account in Acts 1 of this event has been depicted time and again in art and is often found in stained-glass windows in churches. For those who do not … Continue reading Ascension Day
