The SEI community gathered at St Mary’s Monastery, Kinnoull, Perth, from Monday 26 August to Sunday 1 September for its Orientation Week 2024.
Orientation Week marks the start of the academic and formational year. It is a time for the community to worship, to learn and to rest in God. It includes the welcoming of new students, the return of continuing students and intensive week-long modules.
The Opening Eucharist took place on Monday with the Rev Dr Anna-Claar Thomasson-Rosingh presiding and preaching, the Rev Margaret Williams, deaconing, and the SEI community participating in lively fashion. It was a joy-filled and celebratory event! The Closing Eucharist on Sunday 1 September marked the beginning of the Season of Creation with the Rev Canon Prof Michael Hull presiding and preaching, also with Margaret deaconing.
One of the highlights was Saturday evening’s Ceilidh, where the gifts and the talents of the community are celebrated, and where the group photo (above) was taken.
Please do pray the SEI students and staff as they descend Kinnoull Hill!
Photo courtesy of Emma Herd
