THE LITURGY -
THE WORK OF GOD
The word liturgy comes from a Greek term meaning “public work or work done on behalf of the people.” Liturgy always referred to an organized community. A work, then, done by an individual or a group was a liturgy on behalf of the larger community. All the worshipers are expected to participate actively in each liturgy, for this is holy “work,” not entertainment or a spectator event. Every liturgical celebration is an action of Christ the High Priest and of his Mystical Body, which is the Church. It therefore requires the participation of the People of God in the work of God.
Each day we meet we pray for each other, ourselves, and for you. This is at the heart of what we do in this place. We hold people God, all the people of the Black Isle, churchgoers, or not. It is our prayer that you are able to experience the radical love of God, that you may come into his presence, finding an oasis of peace as we strive to be at the heart of the Black Isle and in the heart of God
SERVICE TIMES
SUNDAYS
0930 HOLY EUCHARIST @ S John's, Arpafeelie
0930 HOLY EUCHARIST @ S Regulus, Cromarty
1130 HOLY EUCHARIST @ S Andrew's, Fortrose
1800 Evensong & Benediction @ S Andrew's, Fortrose (1st Sunday of Month)
WEDNESDAY
0900 Celtic Morning Prayer (via Zoom)
1800 Evening Prayer SA
1900 HOLY EUCHARIST SA
THURSDAY
0915 Morning Prayer SA
1030 HOLY EUCHARIST SA
Followed by Coffee
1700 Silent Prayer SA
FRIDAY
1100 HOLY EUCHARIST SR
1700 Silent Prayer SR
SATURDAY
0915 Morning Prayer SA
1000 HOLY EUCHARIST SA
From September, there will be two new weekly opportunities simply to come into church, be still and pray, and to hold before God the life and needs of our Charge.
Thursdays, 5.00–6.00pm at St Andrew’s, Fortrose
Fridays, 5.00–6.00pm at St Regulus’, Cromarty
These will be quiet hours, with very few words and perhaps a little music: space to step aside from the noise and activity of daily life, to spend time in silence and in the presence of God, and to pray for our churches, our communities and all those we seek to serve.
There is no expectation that you stay for the whole hour: come and go quietly as you wish.
No experience of contemplative prayer is needed. Simply come, sit, be still, and pray.
THE DAILY OFFICE
"Nothing is to be preferred to the Work of God"
Saint Benedict
It is an important part of the tradition and spiritual life of the Scottish Episcopal Church that prayer is offered throughout the day. Set times of prayer, called the Office, are set aside for this purpose. Clergy are obliged, by reason of the vows they make, to pray at least the Offices of Morning and Evening Prayer and should also offer Compline (Night Prayer). Others are invited to join this round of devotion and praise, to strengthen their own spiritual life with God.
The Offices may be prayed either alone or in Church with others.
You can find the order for each day, by clicking the box below.