
Welcome to The United Diocese of Argyll and The Isles
Argyll and The Isles is one of the seven historic Dioceses of the Scottish Episcopal Church. With Cathedrals in Oban and on the Isle of Cumbrae, the Diocese extends from Iona as far inland as Glencoe and from Lewis and the Western Isles south to Kintyre and Arran. This breathtakingly beautiful region is covered by many Episcopalian churches, each offering a warm welcome with its own unique character.
New Bishop elected for Argyll & The Isles
January 30, 2021
In a historic first online episcopal election, the Diocese of Argyll & The Isles has chosen a new Bishop.
The Rev Canon Dr Keith Riglin was selected by the Electoral Synod from a short-list of three candidates, and will fill the vacancy brought about by the translation of the Rt Rev Kevin Pearson to the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway last year.
The successful outcome also means that the College of Bishops will now have a full complement of seven Bishops for the first time since 2016.To read the full story: https://www.scotland.anglican.org/new-bishop-elected-in-argyll-the-isles/
Worship in our Churches ~ Emerging from Lockdown
We are delighted that both Cathedrals and some of our churches are now able to offer worship whilst abiding by all the restrictions to ensure that we keep oursleves and those with us as safe as possible. Please contact individual churches to find out their times of worship. The full Provincial guidelines can be found at https://www.scotland.anglican.org/coronavirus-updates/
Weekly Worship online
Whilst many can return to communal worship, many of our churches continue to offer online services. Our Province is also maintaining weekly worship from around our churches and Cathedrals across Scotland.
EVERY SUNDAY 11am ~ Provincial Eucharist A recorded service – the video is accessed through https://www.scotland.anglican.org/ and can be seen via YouTube or Facebook. Phone access is also available.
EVERY SUNDAY 7pm ~ #prayerforhope Many light a candle in a window and pray for those affected by Covid-19, for hope and new life.
EVERY THURSDAY 6.30pm ~ Provincial Service of the Word The video for this recorded srevice is accessed through YouTube or Facebook (or by phone) from the link above.
Website Updating
We apologise that some pages are not up to date but we are working on them.
Current Information & Daily Prayers
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Daily Prayer from the Scottish Episcopal Church provincial website here |
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The Argyll and The Isles Diocesan Weekly Prayer Cycle is here |
The Scottish Episcopal Institute prayer diary can be downloaded here |
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The current Argyll and The Isles Newsletter is available here |
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