The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church delivers his charge to The General Synod of The Scottish Episcopal Church [embedded content]
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New Bishops elected
The Rev Canon Ian Paton has today been elected as the new Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane, and The Very Rev Andrew Swift has been elected as the new Bishop of Brechin. The election of the new bishop was carried out by an Electoral Synod in each Diocese (comprising representatives of clergy and… Continue reading New Bishops elected
Thy Kingdom Come 2018
From Ascension Day to Pentecost (May 10-20) congregations and individuals from the Scottish Episcopal Church will join Christians around the world to pray Thy Kingdom Come. Every day during this period a video will be published on social media and on this page with a new daily prayer, written and read by members of the… Continue reading Thy Kingdom Come 2018
Prayers for the People of Gaza
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “I have watched with shock as a unilateral political decision taken by the USA has developed into yet further horror for the people of Gaza and for those Palestinian and Israeli citizens who are trying to… Continue reading Prayers for the People of Gaza
Bishop Gregor’s Charge to Diocesan Synod 2018
“For the avoidance of doubt”, I think, is a phrase well-beloved of lawyers. Well, I am not a lawyer, not even a canon lawyer (I have sometimes wished I were). Nonetheless, I do rather like that phrase. So, for the avoidance of doubt and, may it be said, of speculation, I want to begin my… Continue reading Bishop Gregor’s Charge to Diocesan Synod 2018
Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway announces his retirement
In delivering his Bishop’s Charge at the Glasgow & Galloway Diocesan Synod on Saturday 12 May, The Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan announced his retirement, saying: “For the avoidance of doubt”, I think, is a phrase well-beloved of lawyers. Well, I am not a lawyer, not even a canon lawyer (I have sometimes wished I… Continue reading Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway announces his retirement
Four candidates short-listed in vacancy for new Bishop of Brechin
Four candidates have been short-listed for the office of Bishop of Brechin which became vacant in July 2017 following the retirement of the Rt Rev Dr Nigel Peyton. The candidates have been selected by a Preparatory Committee (chaired by the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church) consisting of clergy and lay church members who represent… Continue reading Four candidates short-listed in vacancy for new Bishop of Brechin
Three candidates short-listed in vacancy for new Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane
Three candidates have been short-listed for the office of Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane which became vacant in July 2017 following the retirement of the Most Rev David Chillingworth. The candidates have been selected by a Preparatory Committee (chaired by the Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh) consisting of clergy and… Continue reading Three candidates short-listed in vacancy for new Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane
Reflections on Holy Week and Easter
Three weeks have now passed since Good Friday, and the reality of the Resurrection has taken hold once again. In this time, during the Season of Easter, we walk with the Risen Christ and look at what has come to pass and what is still ahead of us. The Canon and Digital Missioners would like… Continue reading Reflections on Holy Week and Easter
Easter Monday interview with The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney
Easter Monday interview with The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney on BBC Radio Scotland John Beattie programme. Interview starts 1:16:49 at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09xtrgf