{"id":71261,"date":"2021-06-18T09:23:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-18T08:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/joint-call-to-prayer-sunday-20-june-at-7pm\/"},"modified":"2021-06-18T09:23:00","modified_gmt":"2021-06-18T08:23:00","slug":"joint-call-to-prayer-sunday-20-june-at-7pm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/joint-call-to-prayer-sunday-20-june-at-7pm\/","title":{"rendered":"Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 20 June at 7pm"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below in English and Gaelic, will also light candles.<\/p>\n

In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said:<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018We\u2019re all in this together!\u2019 When we hear such a statement, it implies that we share together in the difficulty being faced. No one is exempt and we all have to face up to the challenge that confronts us. There are times, of course, when we wonder if this is entirely true! Nevertheless, the last months have brought home to us the fact that, in facing up to the challenge of the pandemic, no one is exempt.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the Gospel of Mark, the disciples find themselves in a boat one evening with Jesus. They have left the crowds behind and are in a situation in which they might have said: \u2018We\u2019re all in this together!\u2019 Except, Jesus is asleep even as a storm arises \u2018and the waves beat into the boat\u2019 and the boat seems set to be overwhelmed. The disciples are all in this together, but what about Jesus? The disciples ask him: \u201cTeacher, do you not care that we are perishing?\u201d In response, Jesus rebukes the wind and calls to the sea: \u201cPeace! Be still!\u201d He then asks the disciples: \u201cWhy are you afraid? Have you still no faith?\u201d It is as if he is asking them: \u2018Did you think that I was not in this together with you?\u2019 (4: 35-41)<\/p>\n

\u201cThe challenges of these last months have left us with many questions. However, we may be sure of this: In all we face, Jesus is with us in the boat in the midst of the storm and we can say: \u2018We\u2019re all in this together!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

We pray:<\/p>\n

Lord of the winds and of the sea,<\/em>
\nBe with us today<\/em>
\nAs we turn to you and listen for your voice.<\/em>
\nWhether in the midst of quiet or of storm,<\/em>
\nSpeak to the depths of who we are.<\/em>
\nLord, in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lord of the winds and of the sea,<\/em>
\nBe with us today<\/em>
\nAs we leave behind that which is past<\/em>
\nAnd face the challenges of this day:<\/em>
\nSpeak your word to us in this present moment.<\/em>
\nLord, in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lord of the winds and of the sea,<\/em>
\nBe with us today<\/em>
\nAs we sense the depth of the challenges we face<\/em>
\nAnd fear that we shall soon be o\u2019erwhlemed:<\/em>
\nSpeak to us in the still, small voice of calm.<\/em>
\nLord, in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lord of the winds and of the sea,<\/em>
\nBe with us today<\/em>
\nAs you have been with us<\/em>
\nIn all the days that the storm has raged:<\/em>
\nSpeak the words that calm the storm and cease the rage. <\/em>
\nLord, in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n

Lord of the winds and of the sea,<\/em>
\nBe with us today<\/em>
\nAs we hear the words you have spoken<\/em>
\nAnd know the peace of your presence renewed:<\/em>
\nSpeak the words that inspire faith and reassure us of your abiding presence.<\/em>
\nLord, in your mercy,<\/em>
\nHear our prayer.<\/em><\/p>\n

Signed by:<\/p>\n

Most Rev. Mark Strange, Primus, on behalf of the College of Bishops, Scottish Episcopal Church
\nLord Wallace, Moderator of the General Assembly, Church of Scotland
\nMost Rev. Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St. Andrews and Edinburgh, Roman Catholic Church
\nRev. Dr David Miller, Moderator, United Free Church of Scotland
\nRev. Neil MacMillan, Moderator, Free Church of Scotland
\nRev. Paul Whittle, Moderator, United Reformed Church (Scotland)
\nRev. Martin Hodson, General Director, Baptist Union of Scotland
\nRev. Mark Slaney, District Chair, Methodist Church (Scotland)
\nRev. Thomas R. Wilson, Chair, Congregational Federation in Scotland
\nLt. Col. Carol Bailey, Secretary for Scotland, Salvation Army
\nAdwoa Bittle, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
\nRev. Ruth Turner, 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

Gairm gu \u00f9rnaigh: Latha na S\u00e0baid, 20mh dhen \u00d2gmhios, \u00f9rnaigh aig 7f<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018Tha sinn uile c\u00f2mhla san t-suidheachadh seo!\u2019 Nuair a chluinneas sinn rudan dhen leithid seo, bidh sinn a\u2019 tuigsinn gu bheil sinn uile a\u2019 com-p\u00e0irteachadh anns na duilgheadasan a tha againn. Uaireannan, gun teagamh, chan eil e buileach soilleir gu bheil sinn uile a\u2019 tarraing air an aon r\u00e0mh! A dh\u2019aindeoin sin, tha sinn uile air ionnsachadh nach eil gin againn saor o dh\u00f9bhlannan ar latha.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnn an Soisgeul Mharcuis, bha na deisciobail c\u00f2mhla ri \u00ccosa ann am b\u00e0ta aon fheasgar. Bha na sluaghan air an c\u00f9laibh, agus ma dh\u2019fhaoidte, thuirt iad ri ch\u00e8ile \u2018Tha sinn uile c\u00f2mhla san t-suidheachadh seo!\u2019 Ach bha \u00ccosa na chadal, fi\u00f9 \u2019s nuair a dh\u2019\u00e8irich stoirm, \u2018agus bha na tonnan a\u2019 slaiceadh air an eathair, air chor \u2019s gun robh i mu thr\u00e0th ga l\u00econadh.\u2019 Bha na deisciobail uile c\u00f2mhla san t-suidheachadh sin, ach d\u00e8 mu dheidhinn \u00ccosa? Dh\u2019fhaighnich iad dheth, \u2018Fhir-Teagaisg, nach eil dragh idir agad gu bheil sinn gu bhith caillte?\u2019 Agus chronaich \u00ccosa a\u2019 ghaoth, ag r\u00e0dh, \u2018S\u00e0mhach! Bi na thost!\u2019 Agus an d\u00e8idh sinn dh\u2019fhaighnich e orra-san, \u2018Carson a tha an t-eagal oirbh? Nach eil creideamh fhathast agaibh?\u2019 (Marcus 4: 35 – 41) Nach robh iad a\u2019 creidsinn gun robh e c\u00f2mhla riutha anns an t-suidheachadh sin?<\/p>\n

\u201cTha iomadh cheist againn na l\u00e0ithean seo, a th\u00e0inig an cois d\u00f9bhlannan COVID-19. Ach faodaidh sinn bhith cinnteach \u00e0s a seo: tha \u00ccosa maille rinn anns gach teanntachd, maille rinn anns a\u2019 bh\u00e0ta ann am meadhan na stoirme, agus faodaidh sinn a r\u00e0dh: \u2018Tha sinn uile c\u00f2mhla anns an t-suidheachdh seo!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

D\u00e8anamaid \u00f9rnaigh:<\/p>\n

A Thighearna na gaoithe agus na mara,<\/em>
\nbi maille rinn an-diugh<\/em>
\nagus sinn ag \u00e8isteachd rid ghuth.<\/em>
\nGed soilleir no doilleir a bhios an latha,<\/em>
\nlabhair rinn aig an \u00ecre as doimhne.<\/em>
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n

A Thighearna na gaoithe agus na mara,<\/em>
\nbi maille rinn an-diugh<\/em>
\nagus sinn a\u2019 cur c\u00f9l ris an l\u00e0 a tha seachad,<\/em>
\nagus a\u2019 coimhead air adhart gu d\u00f9bhlannan an latha an diugh:<\/em>
\nlabhair rinn an-diugh, a Dh\u00e8.<\/em>
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n

A Thighearna na gaoithe agus na mara,<\/em>
\nbi maille rinn an-diugh<\/em>
\nagus sinn a\u2019 faicinn cho m\u00f2r \u2019s a tha na d\u00f9bhlannan a tha romhainn,<\/em>
\nagus a\u2019 faicinn nan tonn a\u2019 slaiceadh air an eathair<\/em>
\nlabhair rinn led ghuth ci\u00f9in, caol.<\/em>
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n

A Thighearna na gaoithe agus na mara,<\/em>
\nbi maille rinn an-diugh<\/em>
\nmar a bha thu a-riamh,<\/em>
\nann an l\u00e0ithean nan seachd s\u00econ.<\/em>
\nLabhair, \u00ccosa, agus cronaich an stoirm,<\/em>
\ngus am bi na h-uisgeachan s\u00e0mhach a-rithist.<\/em>
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n

A Thighearna na gaoithe agus na mara,<\/em>
\nbi maille rinn an-diugh<\/em>
\nagus sinn ag \u00e8isteachd ri na faclan a labhair thu.<\/em>
\nDe\u00f2naich dhuinn s\u00ecth do l\u00e0thaireachd an-diugh,<\/em>
\nlabhair rinn na faclan a dh\u00f9isgeas f\u00ecor chreideamh annad-sa.<\/em>
\nA Thighearna, na do thr\u00f2cair,<\/em>
\n\u00e8ist ri ar n-\u00f9rnaigh.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Soidhnichte:<\/p>\n

Am F\u00ecor Urramach Marcus Strange, Primus as leth Colaiste nan Easbaigean, Eaglais Easbaigeach na h-Alba
\nAn Ceart Urramach Morair Uallas, 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 Oll. Daibhidh Miller, Eaglais Shaor Aonaichte na h-Alba
\nAn t-Urramach Niall MacMhaoilein, Moder\u00e0tor, an Eaglais Shaor
\nAn t-Urramach P\u00f2l Whittle, 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 T\u00f2mas R. Wilson, Cathraiche, Caidreachas Co-thionalach ann an Alba
\nLt. Col. Carol Bailey, R\u00f9naire na h-Alba, Feachd na Sl\u00e0inte
\nAn t-Urramach Rut Nic an Tuairneir, \u00c0rd-Neach-Sti\u00f9iridh Roinn-D\u00f9thcha, Eileanan Bhreatainn, Eaglais an N\u00e0saraich
\nAdwao Bittle, Comann nan Caraidean (Cuagairean)
\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<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below in English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: \u201c\u2018We\u2019re all in this together!\u2019 […]","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":45786,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-71261","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\/71261","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=71261"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/71261\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45786"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=71261"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=71261"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hillside.work\/sec\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=71261"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}