On the final day of General Synod 2025, members backed a motion which affirmed transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming and intersex people withing the Church after an often emotional but always respectful debate at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh. Specifically, the motion affirmed that trans+ people are made in the image of… Continue reading Synod affirms trans+ community on final day
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Synod backs declaration with Catholic Church
A historic Declaration of Friendship between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church in Scotland was agreed on Day Two of General Synod, with Synod members giving overwhelming backing to what will be known as the Saint Ninian Declaration. The friendship agreement articulates and supports a deepening relationship between Episcopalians and Roman Catholics in… Continue reading Synod backs declaration with Catholic Church
General Synod : £10m for new provincial strategy
A new Provincial strategy for the Scottish Episcopal Church will be backed by £10 million of funding over the next five to sevens years, it was announced on the opening day of General Synod 2025. Synod members who gathered at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh heard a joint presentation for the… Continue reading General Synod : £10m for new provincial strategy
Primus welcomes growing fellowship at Assembly
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church welcomed the presence of a Scottish Catholic as Lord High Commissioner as he addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland this week, and rejoiced at the growing fellowship among Scotland’s churches “as we focus together on the task of proclaiming Christ in such a challenging world.”… Continue reading Primus welcomes growing fellowship at Assembly
General Synod 2025 agenda published
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will meet two weeks today at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh, from Thursday 5 June to Saturday 7 June. The agenda and papers have now been sent to members and published here on the Scottish Episcopal Church website, detailing the business scheduled. Proceedings… Continue reading General Synod 2025 agenda published
Special service marks 80 years of Christian Aid
The Rt Rev Dr John Armes attended a special service on Saturday 17 May marking the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid. The service, which took place at St Giles’ in Edinburgh, included music from the Wild Goose Collective, Sisken Green and poetry especially written for the anniversary, as well as keynote address from John Swinney… Continue reading Special service marks 80 years of Christian Aid
Primus signs open letter to Prime Minister
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church is among signatories to an open letter sent to Prime Minister Keir Starmer today questioning the tone of recent communications from the UK Government on plans to reduce immigration to the UK. The letter asks the Prime Minister to “reconsider the language the government… Continue reading Primus signs open letter to Prime Minister
Bishop Nick Preaches First Sermon at Cathedral Evensong
The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock preached his first sermon as Bishop of our Diocese at a special service of Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow on Sunday, 11 May. The service opened with the motet God be in my Head, written for the Cathedral Choir by the eminent composer and professor of composition,… Continue reading Bishop Nick Preaches First Sermon at Cathedral Evensong
Primus rejoices at election of Pope Leo XIV
The election of Pope Leo XIV has been welcomed by Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. The Primus said after the new Pope appeared on the balcony at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican City: “I rejoice in the news of the election of Pope Leo and I offer the prayers of… Continue reading Primus rejoices at election of Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Andrew reflects on 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Churches around the Province have been marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War in Europe. Here, Bishop Andrew Swift, a former Royal Air Force serviceman, offers a perspective from the Scottish Episcopal Church. “The 8th of May 2025 is the 80th anniversary of when the forces of… Continue reading Bishop Andrew reflects on 80th Anniversary of VE Day