about the Priory Church
who goes to the Priory?
There are currently around 90 people who regularly attend the Priory Church, and
many more who have an association on an occasional basis. On an average Sunday, there is a
congregation of between 30 and 50 people (including children). Most people live in South Queensferry and
the surrounding villages and a few travel from further afield.
who leads the Priory Church?
We have one full time Minister: Rev Terry Harkin who has led the Priory Church for the past 14 years
along with a team of people who carry responsibility for specific areas of church life. Everyone is encouraged to participate
in the life and work of the church by becoming involved in a way that is right for them.
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what is the Scottish Episcopal Church?
The history of the Scottish Episcopal Church is inextricably tied to Scotland's own story reaching back to the
early days of Christianity in Scotland in the times of St Ninian (4th century) and St Columba (6th century). For a more detailed account
of that story, click here.
Today, the Scottish Episcopal Church is a part of the world-wide Anglican family of churches.
what are we about?
What we do is based on what we believe.
Some of the key beliefs that guide our actions and activities are as follows:
- We believe that God cares deeply about people and wants to be known by us.
- We believe that a relationship with God through Jesus Christ is the key to making sense of life.
- We believe that many people have a 'virtual faith' - believing in something they may call God, but not knowing the reality in their everyday lives.
- We believe that the Bible is God's word to the world, and can show us the way to a real relationship with God.
- We believe that it is the responsibility of the church community to help people towards 'real faith'.
- We believe that the church is a place for people who recognise their need for God and his forgiveness and where 'virtual faith' can become 'real'.
- We believe that as faith becomes real it will be expressed in ways that benefit others in the church, in the community and in the wider world.
We have summed this up in the following mission statement:
The Priory Church aims to:
turn virtual faith into a reality
through
OUTREACH: sharing our faith
TEACHING: growing in faith together
WORSHIP: enjoying a relationship with God