The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church responded to today’s announcement about the prospective prorogation of Parliament in early September as follows: “As the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, I am very aware that Scotland emphatically voted to remain in the European Union… Continue reading Primus’ statement on the prorogation of Parliament
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Church leaders’ letter to new Prime Minister: concern at how “no-deal” Brexit would hit basic needs of poorest citizens
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, along with leaders of other Christian denominations signed an open letter to the new Prime Minister expressing concern that failing to agree a deal on Brexit will “hit those held back by poverty very hard indeed”. The… Continue reading Church leaders’ letter to new Prime Minister: concern at how “no-deal” Brexit would hit basic needs of poorest citizens
General Synod 2019 In Brief
The annual meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) took place on 6-8 June in St Paul’s & St George’s Church, York Place. Edinburgh. A range issues, concerns and opportunities facing the Church were discussed and debated. The minutes of the meeting will be made available in due course on the… Continue reading General Synod 2019 In Brief
Imam Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi addresses the General Synod
As part of the presentation from the Committee for Relations with People of Other Faiths, Synod was addressed by Imam Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi, Director-General and Chief Imam of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society.
Scottish Episcopal Church affirms its commitment to unity
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church has today (7 June) adopted a new ecumenical policy in its working with the Church of Scotland – a call to the fundamental, spiritual expression of the unity we seek for all of God’s creation. The policy commits the Scottish Episcopal Church to the support of the… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church affirms its commitment to unity
Glasgow and Galloway Episcopal Election to lapse to College of Bishops
It has become clear that the Preparatory Committee for the Episcopal Vacancy in the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway will be unable to present a short list of a minimum of three names from which a new Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway could be elected by the Electoral Synod. A meeting of the Electoral Synod… Continue reading Glasgow and Galloway Episcopal Election to lapse to College of Bishops
Thy Kingdom Come 2019
From Ascension Day to Pentecost (May 30-June 9) congregations and individuals from the Scottish Episcopal Church are joining Christians around the world to pray Thy Kingdom Come. Every day during this period a prayer will be published, written by members of the Scottish Episcopal Church. You can find the prayers so far, and the prayers… Continue reading Thy Kingdom Come 2019
Challenge and change face Scottish Episcopal Church as it prepares for its annual General Synod
The annual meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church takes place from 6-8 June in St Paul’s & St George’s Church, York Place. Edinburgh. Church members from across Scotland who have been nominated members of General Synod will gather in Edinburgh for the three day meeting at which a range issue, concerns… Continue reading Challenge and change face Scottish Episcopal Church as it prepares for its annual General Synod
Clergy Wellbeing Survey
In response to an enquiry from The Times newspaper, the following response was given: As part of an ongoing review and assessment of personnel and administrative oversight within the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Church’s Personnel Committee carried out a Clergy Wellbeing Survey in February/March this year. The survey was designed as a first step in… Continue reading Clergy Wellbeing Survey
General Synod 2019
The proceedings of General Synod will be available via a video livestream which will be activated on the morning of Thursday 6 June at 10.30am when Synod gets underway with the opening Eucharist, during which the Primus (the Most Rev Mark Strange) will deliver his Charge to Synod.