The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday, 13 December, the third Sunday in Advent. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles.<\/p>\n
In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said:<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this time, we find ourselves deeply conscious of the challenges that we still face and yet also of the hope that lies on the horizon. It is as if we have journeyed through a time of darkness and deep uncertainty with no seeming end in sight. Then, even as darkness seemed set to engulf us once more, a light has dawned and has brought hope to the world and to the community of all peoples.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the past we have prayed:<\/p>\n
Lord, we pray for scientists and researchers;<\/em> \u201cNotwithstanding the challenges we still face, we give thanks to God for those who have created the vaccines that have the potential to restore life to the communities of which we are all a part.<\/p>\n \u201cAs we continue on in our Advent journey, we hear of a witness who has come \u2018to testify to the light\u2019. The light is not yet with us but the messenger comes to bear witness to the \u2018true light\u2019 of God that will soon break into our world. (John 1: 6-9) Even now, the light breaks on the horizon for the light of God is coming into our world once more.\u201d<\/p>\n We pray:<\/p>\n Lord, we are your people who have journeyed in darkness<\/em> Lord, we give thanks for scientists and researchers<\/em> Lord, we are those who journey on<\/em> Lord, we pray for those who care for the living<\/em> Lord, we are those who have heard<\/em> Signed by:<\/p>\n Most Rev. Mark Strange, Primus, on behalf of the College of Bishops, Scottish Episcopal Church Gairm gu \u00f9rnaigh: Latha na S\u00e0baid, 13mh dhen D\u00f9bhlachd, \u00f9rnaigh aig 7f<\/strong><\/p>\n Aig an \u00e0m seo, tha sinn mothachail air an d\u00e0 chuid na d\u00f9bhlain a tha romhainn fhathast agus air an d\u00f2chas a ch\u00ec sinn air faire. Tha e mar gun robh sinn a\u2019 siubhal ann an oidhche gun chr\u00ecoch, agus nuair a bha an dorchadas gar cuairteachadh gu teann, nochd solas dealrach, a\u2019 toirt d\u00f2chas dhan t-saoghal gu l\u00e8ir.<\/p>\n B\u2019e ar n-\u00f9rnaigh:<\/p>\n A Thighearna, tha sinn ag \u00f9rnaigh airson luchd-saidheans agus luchdrannsachaidh;<\/em> A dh\u2019aindeoin nan d\u00f9bhlain a tha romhainn fhathast, tha sinn a\u2019 toirt taing do Dhia airson na feadhna a chruthaich na banachdaichean gus sl\u00e0inte a neartachadh agus beatha a dh\u00econadh. D\u00e8anamaid \u00f9rnaigh:<\/p>\n A Thighearna, \u2019s e do shluagh a th\u2019 annainn, sluagh a bha a\u2019 siubhal ann an dorchadas,<\/em> A Thighearna, tha sinn a\u2019 toirt taing dhut airson luchd-saidheans agus luchdrannsachaidh,<\/em> A Thighearna, tha sinn fhathast a\u2019 siubhal, le d\u00f2chas daingeann gun tig an latha.<\/em> A Thighearna, tha sinn ag \u00f9rnaigh airson na feadhna a fhrithealas do na tha be\u00f2,<\/em> A Thighearna, tha sinn air chluinntinn mun t-solas a tha a\u2019 tighinn a-steach dhan t-saoghal.<\/em> Soidhnichte:<\/p>\n Am F\u00ecor Urramach Marcus Strange, Primus as leth Colaiste nan Easbaigean, Eaglais Easbaigeach na h-Alba
\nFor those seeking to understand the challenge we face;<\/em>
\nFor those creating potential vaccines;<\/em>
\nFor those advising decision-makers.<\/em>
\nLord in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nAnd who long to see your light once more.<\/em>
\nWe are those who have journeyed through hard times<\/em>
\nAnd who long to see life and community renewed.<\/em>
\nLord in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nAnd for those who have created the vaccines that give hope to the world.<\/em>
\nWe pray for the just sharing of these precious gifts<\/em>
\nAnd for the renewal of life in every nation.<\/em>
\nLord in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nTowards the horizon where light shall surely break. <\/em>
\nWe journey in times where we are distanced<\/em>
\nAnd trust that in time the distance shall be overcome.<\/em>
\nLord in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nAnd for the dying.<\/em>
\nWe pray for the bereaved and for the bereft<\/em>
\nAnd ask that you would draw near to them in your compassion.<\/em>
\nLord in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nOf the true light that is coming into the world.<\/em>
\nWe ask that we might become your messengers<\/em>
\nAnd bear witness to Jesus Christ, the light of God that is to come.<\/em>
\nLord in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nRt. Rev. Dr Martin Fair, Moderator of the General Assembly, Church of Scotland
\nMost Rev. Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, Roman Catholic Church
\nRev. John Fulton, Moderator, United Free Church of Scotland
\nRev. Lindsey Sanderson, Moderator, United Reformed Church (Scotland)
\nRev. Martin Hodson, General Director, Baptist Union of Scotland
\nRev. Mark Slaney, District Chair, Methodist Church (Scotland)
\nRev. May-Kane Logan, Chair, Congregational Federation in Scotland
\nLt. Col. Carol Bailey, Secretary for Scotland, Salvation Army
\nAdwoa Bittle, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
\nRev. Claire Fender, District Superintendent, British Isles North District, Church of the Nazarene
\nPastor Chris Gbenle, Provincial Pastor, Province of Scotland, Redeemed Christian Church of God
\nBishop Francis Alao, Church of God (Scotland)\/Minority Ethnic Churches Together in Scotland (MECTIS)
\nRev Fred Drummond, Director, Evangelical Alliance (Scotland)<\/p>\n
\nairson na feadhna a tha a\u2019 feuchainn ris na d\u00f9bhlain a tha romhainn a <\/em>thuigsinn;<\/em>
\nairson na feadhna a tha a\u2019 feuchainn ri banachdach a chruthachadh;<\/em>
\nairson na feadhna a bheireas comhairle do riaghaltasan.
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nFhad \u2019s a th\u00e8id sinn air adhart air turas na h-Aidbheinne, tha sinn a\u2019 cluinntin mu neach-fhianais a th\u00e0inig \u201cairson fianais a thoirt mun t-solas.\u201d Chan eil an solas againn fhathast, ach tha an teachdaire air tighinn gus fianais a thoirt
\ndhuinn gu bheil \u201can solas f\u00ecor, a tha a\u2019 soillseachadh a h-uile neach, a\u2019 tighinn dhan t-saoghal.\u201d (E\u00f2in 1: 6 – 9). Tha solas a\u2019 nochdadh air faire, tha beul an latha a\u2019 tighinn, tha solas Dh\u00e8 a\u2019 tighinn a-steach dhan t-saoghal a-rithist.<\/p>\n
\nagus aig a bheil miann do sholas fhaicinn a-rithist.<\/em>
\nTha sinn air a bhith a\u2019 siubhal tro l\u00e0ithean doirbhe,<\/em>
\nagus tha miann againn beatha ar coimhearsnachd a lorg as \u00f9r.<\/em>
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nairson na feadhna a chruthaich na banachdaichean a tha a\u2019 toirt d\u00f2chas dhan tsaoghal gu l\u00e8ir.<\/em>
\nTha sinn ag \u00f9rnaigh gum bi torradh an cuid obrach air a roinneadh gu cothromach,<\/em>
\ngus sl\u00e0inte a nearthachadh agus beatha a dh\u00econadh anns gach t\u00ecr.<\/em>
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nTha sinn air ar sgapadh on a ch\u00e8ile, ach tha earbsa againn gun tig sinn c\u00f2mhla a-rithist.<\/em>
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nagus do na tha dl\u00f9th don bh\u00e0is.<\/em>
\nTha sinn ag \u00f9rnaigh airson na feadhna a chaill luchd an gr\u00e0idh, airson na feadhna a tha fo bhr\u00f2n,<\/em>
\nagus tha sinn ag \u00f9rnaigh gum bi thu ri an taobh.<\/em>
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nTha sinn ag \u00f9rnaigh gum bi sinn nar teachdairean,<\/em>
\na\u2019 toirt fianais mu \u00ccosa Cr\u00ecosd, solas Dh\u00e8 a tha ri teachd.<\/em>
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nAn Ceart Urramach M\u00e0rtainn Fair, Moder\u00e0tor \u00c0rd-Sheanadh Eaglais na h-Alba
\nAm F\u00ecor Urramach Leo Cushley, \u00c0rd-Easbaig Chill R\u00ecmhinn agus D\u00f9n \u00c8ideann
\nAn t-Urramach Iain Fulton, Moder\u00e0tor, Eaglais Shaor Aonaichte na h-Alba
\nAn t-Urramach Lindsey Sanderson, Moder\u00e0tor, Eaglais Ath-Leasaichte Aonaichte (Alba)
\nAn t-Urramach M\u00e0rtainn Hodson, \u00c0rd-Sti\u00f9iriche, Aonadh Baisteach na h-Alba
\nAn t-Urramach Marcus Slaney, Cathraiche Roinn-D\u00f9thcha, Eaglais nam Methodach (Alba)
\nAn t-Urramach May-Kane Logan, Cathraiche, Caidreachas Co-thionalach ann an Alba
\nLt. Col. Carol Bailey, R\u00f9naire na h-Alba, Feachd na Sl\u00e0inte
\nAdwao Bittle, Comann nan Caraidean (Cuagairean)
\nAn t-Urramach Claire Fender, \u00c0rd-Neach-Sti\u00f9iridh Roinn-D\u00f9thcha, Eileanan Bhreatainn, Eaglais an N\u00e0saraich
\nAoghaire Chris Gbenle, Aoghaire Roinn-D\u00f9thcha, M\u00f2r-Roinn na h-Alba, Eaglais Chr\u00ecosdal air Saoradh le Dia
\nEasbaig Francis Alao, Eaglais Dh\u00e8 (Alba)\/ Eaglaisean nam m\u00econ-shluagh c\u00f2mhla ann an Alba (MECTIS)
\nAn t-Urramach Fred Drummond, Sti\u00f9iriche, Caidreachas Soisgeulach (Alba)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Scottish Episcopal Church and 13 other denominations join together in prayer at 7pm on Sunday, 13 December, the third Sunday in Advent. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears in English and Gaelic below, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: \u201cAt this time, we find […]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":37991,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71093","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71093","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=71093"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71093\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37991"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71093"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71093"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71093"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}