The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church attended an Immigration Tribunal in Glasgow on Friday 14 September where he spoke on behalf of two members of the Cathedral Congregation in Inverness, Ellen and Russell Felber. The Felbers, who came to Inverness from the USA,… Continue reading Tears of joy at Tribunal decision
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Primus invited to speak to the Governing Body of the Church in Wales
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has been invited to speak to the Governing Body of the Church in Wales on Wednesday 12 September. Bishop Mark has been asked to outline the process which the Scottish Episcopal Church followed in preparation for the… Continue reading Primus invited to speak to the Governing Body of the Church in Wales
New Bishop of Brechin consecrated in Cathedral ceremony
The Very Rev Andrew Swift will become the next Bishop of Brechin when he is consecrated in a special service held in St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee on Saturday 25 August. The service will start at 2pm, following a procession of the Bishop Elect, members of the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church, retired… Continue reading New Bishop of Brechin consecrated in Cathedral ceremony
Bishop Elect Andrew Swift
The Very Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Brechin, prepares for his consecration as the next Bishop of Brechin. The consecration service will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee on 25 August at 2pm, and will be live streamed on our website and social media platforms.
Glenalmond Provincial Youth Camp 2018 – Yesterday, Today and Forever
Last week young people from across the Scottish Episcopal Church attended this year’s annual Provincial Youth Week at Glenalmond College. The camp ran from 22 to 28 July. The theme of this year’s Youth Week was ‘Yesterday, Today and Forever’ and it offered a week of fun, fellowship, learning and sharing. Here are some reflections… Continue reading Glenalmond Provincial Youth Camp 2018 – Yesterday, Today and Forever
Consecration dates announced for new Bishops
The Very Rev Andrew Swift will be consecrated and installed as the new Bishop of Brechin in St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee on Saturday 25 August. The Rev Canon Ian Paton will be consecrated and installed as the new Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane in St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth on Saturday 20 October.
SCOTTISH GUILD OF SERVERS AGM
The Annual Festival and Annual General Meeting will take place on Saturday 8th September 2018 at St Bride’s Church69 Hyndland RoadGlasgowG12 9UX The Festival will commence with High Mass at 1pm Celebrant – The Warden This will be followed by refreshments and the A.G.M Included in the business of the A.G.M. will be the elections… Continue reading SCOTTISH GUILD OF SERVERS AGM
Synod 2018
The Diocesan Synod took place in the Howard Centre, Kilmarnock on Saturday 12 May, having been postponed from its usual March date due to the ”Beast from the East”. This may have accounted for the slightly reduced attendance. The Synod began with a Eucharist at Holy Trinity, across the road from the Howard Centre. Bishop… Continue reading Synod 2018
Bishop Gregor on the recent fire at the Glasgow School of Art
On behalf of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, I would like to add my own expression of sorrow for the community of the Glasgow School of Art who has suffered a second devastating fire of their beloved building. This is such a heart-breaking blow for them and the people… Continue reading Bishop Gregor on the recent fire at the Glasgow School of Art
Worship Leaders Training Course
Following the course held in Glasgow earlier this year, there will be a further opportunity for those seeking training as authorised Lay Worship Leaders to do so later this year. Bishop Gregor with Worship Leaders from the latest course – Malcolm Green, Kirstin Wiggins, Ian Arbon, Anthea Clarke, Trudy Hill and Russell MacGregor. The new… Continue reading Worship Leaders Training Course