The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church in the US (TEC) the Most Rev Michael Curry will preach in a special service in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen on Sunday 5 November. The Service is being held to install the Rev Dr Canon Charles Robertson from TEC as an Honorary Canon of St Andrew’s Cathedral and… Continue reading Historic bonds of communion shared in visit to Aberdeen by the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church (TEC)
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Primus addresses the Anglican Communion Primates’ Meeting
Primus addresses the Anglican Communion Primates’ Meeting on Scottish Episcopal Church’s decision to change its Canon on Marriage At the Primates’ Meeting today the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church was asked to explain the process undertaken by the Scottish Episcopal Church in its… Continue reading Primus addresses the Anglican Communion Primates’ Meeting
Preparing for the Primates Meeting: A Prayer Diary
As the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church prepares for his first Primates Meeting (in Canterbury 1-6 October) he is asking congregations and churches across Scotland to engage in an act of prayer alongside him in the days leading up to the meeting in… Continue reading Preparing for the Primates Meeting: A Prayer Diary
A prayer for Justice and Peace
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: This past week we have seen death in Sierra Leone, natural disaster aggravated by poverty and exploitation, we have witnessed rage and intolerance in a nation that claims to be the land of the free and on… Continue reading A prayer for Justice and Peace
Primus thanks Preparatory Committee of Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney during vacant See
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “I would like to thank the Preparatory Committee of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney for all the hard work they undertook as they prayerfully moved through the intricacies of Canon 4 (Of the Election of… Continue reading Primus thanks Preparatory Committee of Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney during vacant See
Election of new Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney to pass to Bishops
The process for electing a new Bishop involves a Preparatory Committee producing a shortlist of a minimum of three candidates for recommendation to the Electoral Synod. The Preparatory Committee has announced today that it has been unable to recommend this minimum number of candidates for the election of a new Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney.… Continue reading Election of new Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney to pass to Bishops
Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
Today the Episcopal Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church elected the Rt Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness as Primus. Bishop Mark says “I am humbled by the confidence shown in me by my colleagues and I will seek to serve the church as Primus with love and strength. “I am deeply… Continue reading Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
The Primus on the Attack at Finsbury Park Mosque
The Right Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, and former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The vicious attack on worshippers outside the Finsbury Park Mosque is an ominous and deeply concerning development. This indiscriminate violence simply stirs anger and creates division between communities. We stand with all faith communities… Continue reading The Primus on the Attack at Finsbury Park Mosque
The Primus speaks on Radio 4’s Sunday Programme
The Primus, the Most Rev. David Chillingworth, speaks on Radio 4’s the Sunday Programme about the Scottish Episcopal Church’s decision to amend its marriage canon and allow nominated clergy to conduct marriages of same-sex partners.
Unity in diversity
In response to a statement from Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion (which can be read here), The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has issued a statement commenting on Thursday’s decision… Continue reading Unity in diversity