St Mary’s, Kirriemuir

25/04/2026

On the feast day of St Mark the evangelist we give thanks for his work in writing the Gospel. This carving of St Mark is in St Ninian’s Cathedral in Perth.

Almighty God,
you have instructed your holy Church
with the heavenly teaching of your evangelist, Saint Mark:
give us grace, that we may be firmly grounded in its truth;
through Jesus Christ, our Lord,
who lives and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, world without end.
Amen.

02/04/2026

31/03/2026

17/03/2026

As Primus I had planned to visit Jerusalem and the West Bank during Holy Week, writes Bishop Mark Strange. The visit was planned with colleagues from USPG so that we could show support for our friends in the Diocese of Jerusalem and to see for ourselves how things had changed since our last visit.

Unfortunately, even though we had waited to see if the situation in the Middle East would calm, the final end to our hopes came with the cancellation of our flights.

I had intended that the visit would provide the background for a season of prayer, using the experience to influence our thoughts.

This cannot now happen, so I have asked the College of Bishops if the Scottish Episcopal Church could hold a Day of Prayer for the churches and people of the Middle East on the Tuesday of Holy Week (31 March) – the day when I would have been on the West Bank.

Each Bishop has responded positively and we hope that an opportunity to pray alongside our brothers and sisters will be found across the Province.

Please continue to pray for peace.

As was written by our friend Archbishop Hosam Naoum, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem and Primate of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East: “Suddenly, our people from the Mediterranean to the Persian Gulf find themselves once again huddled in shelters.”

He said that those suffering in the strikes reside within “our ecclesiastical boundaries”. Members in the Diocese of Iran “are currently enduring the terror of aerial bombardment” and members in the Diocese of Cyprus & the Gulf “are witnessing the arrival of war at their doorsteps”.

He called for prayerful support from the global Church, urging Christians to be “bridge builders” because “even as diplomatic windows seem to slam shut, the Church must keep the doors of reconciliation open”.

The archbishop continued: “We refuse to see our neighbours as enemies, whether they be in Tehran, Tel Aviv or the military bases of the Gulf.”

He asks us to pray.

God of mercy, look with compassion
on all who are affected by the present conflict.
Grant insight to hardened hearts,
comfort to the fearful,
protection to those in danger,
and hope to those who are despairing,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Further resources for the Day of Prayer will be made available nearer the time at this page on our website: https://www.scotland.anglican.org/day-of-prayer-for-the-people-of-the-middle-east/

12/02/2026

IT’s tomorrow! Silent auction, 7-9pm £5 each which includes a glass of wine. Tickets available at the door, from Joshua Plumtree or Star Rock shop. Come and see over 90 lots including these beauties. ⬇️

10/02/2026

Don’t forget the Silent Auction at St Mary’s on Friday night. Tickets from Star Rock shop or Joshua Plumtree, who both have Valentine presents to buy for your loved ones! ❤️🍬🍫🌹💐

05/02/2026

We’re getting plenty of lots for the Silent Auction next Friday, 13th February. It won’t be unlucky for some who snap up a bargain! Tickets from Joshua Plumtree, Star Rock Shop, or message this post.

01/02/2026

Tickets available from Joshua Plumtree, Star Rock Shop, or any church member.

27/01/2026

The theme for Sunday’s service. 9:45am T St Mary’s Church. All welcome.

24/01/2026

Some uplifting news for a Saturday morning.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined Scottish faith leaders including the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, in a candle-lighting ceremony for peace on Wednesday 21 January at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.

The interfaith gathering, which was convened by Chief Imam Dr Sayed Razawi OBE, centred on the shared act of candle-lighting for peace, emphasised the enduring virtues of reconciliation, mutual responsibility, and social harmony. It took place at a time when communities across Scotland are reflecting on how best to nurture cohesion, safeguard one another’s dignity, and respond constructively to social pressures affecting public life.

Alongside Her Royal Highness, senior representatives of Scotland’s faith communities and civic life took part in a collective expression of unity, care for neighbour, and shared stewardship of society and the environment entrusted to future generations.

Candles were lit by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Chief Imam Dr Sayed Razawi OBE, The Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Most Rev Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh, Rabbi Moshe Rubin, Senior Rabbi of Scotland, Dr Srihari Vallabhajosula, Hindu Leader in Scotland, and Ms Ravinder Kaur Nijjar, Member of the Religions for Peace European Council of Religious Leaders.

Commenting after the ceremony Bishop Mark said: “Once again we have gathered here in this ancient place of prayer to offer each other and our communities a light of hope. All around us powerful people are trying to sow division amongst nations and faiths, and the world feels a bit less secure every day. Yet here in this small corner of the world the faith communities are willing to come together in friendship and to stand together in prayer, rejoicing in those things we hold in common and committed to offer the light of love to a world that so needs it.”

You can read more at our website here: https://www.scotland.anglican.org/princess-royal-and-faith-leaders-light-candles-for-peace/

Image: The Church of Scotland

20/01/2026

The theme for Sunday’s service. Please join us.