Initial Ministerial Education Phase 1 (IME1) students gathered, with staff and tutors at the Conforti Centre from 23-25 October 2026 for the first Residential Weekend of the Academic Year. Friendships, forged during Orientation Week, were re-kindled and strengthened as students discussed and studied diverse subjects such as Franciscan Spirituality, Ministry with Children and Young People, Liturgy, and Reflective Practice.
Saturday’s midday worship included reflecting on the United Nations ‘Prove it Matters’ campaign that focuses on the impact of war on children.
Our weekend culminated in the celebration of the Eucharist together before making our way home through Storm Boelo.
The Scottish Episcopal Institute currently trains people for authorised ministries in the Scottish Episcopal Church and in the United Reformed Church. Alongside online courses, the SEI IME1 community meets together for training and formation for one orientation week and then five weekends throughout the year.
