The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church today voted in favour of altering the church’s Canon on Marriage to remove the definition that marriage is between a man and a woman and add a new section that acknowledges that there are different understandings of marriage which now allows clergy to solemnise marriage between same… Continue reading Church votes to allow Equal Marriage
Category: Province
Bishop John introduces the Motion to change Canon 31
Canon 31 Motion 6 That the amended text for Canon 31 be read for the second time. General Synod 2015 instructed the Faith & Order Board to work on a revised version of Canon 31, deleting section 1 and adding a conscience clause. This amendment to the Canon received its first reading last year and… Continue reading Bishop John introduces the Motion to change Canon 31
Primus’ Charge to General Synod 2017
As you know, I have lived much of my life in very turbulent and difficult times. But it seems to me that the period through which we are living is particularly challenging. The scenes in the Borough Market in London last Saturday were dreadful and frightening – and carry our minds back to Manchester, to… Continue reading Primus’ Charge to General Synod 2017
Welcome to the Scottish Episcopal Church
We are delighted to share with you our new introductory video. Produced by the Information and Communications Board and film maker John Duncan, this video tells our story to Scotland and the World, loudly proclaiming our message: ‘Welcome’. John Duncan is a Scottish filmmaker, based in Edinburgh. He has been a delight to work with.… Continue reading Welcome to the Scottish Episcopal Church
New Provost for St Mary’s Cathedral Edinburgh
The Bishop of Edinburgh, the Rt Revd Dr John Armes, was delighted to announce that the The Revd John Conway, has been appointed the new Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral. The Revd John Conway has been the Rector of St Martin of Tours, Gorgie/Dalry in Edinburgh since 2001 and will take up his new role… Continue reading New Provost for St Mary’s Cathedral Edinburgh
Manchester attack “cruel and cynical beyond imagining” says Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church
The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “Our prayers today are with the young people and their families – the bereaved and injured of last night’s atrocity in Manchester. Every attack of this kind is an appalling outrage. But to attack a venue… Continue reading Manchester attack “cruel and cynical beyond imagining” says Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church
Primus responds to GAFCON communique
In response to a communique from the GAFCON Primates, The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “In June, the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will reach the final stage of consideration of changes which would make possible same-sex marriage in… Continue reading Primus responds to GAFCON communique
2016 Scottish Church Census
The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The results of the 2016 Scottish Church Census are on some levels entirely predictable. Historic institutional churches are in decline across the developed world, particularly when seen against the ‘narrow band’ measurement of church attendance.… Continue reading 2016 Scottish Church Census
The life-giving love of God will always move the stones away from the places of death – The Primus’ Easter Sermon
In his Easter Sermon the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “‘I have seen the Lord’ – That is Mary’s straightforward and startling personal testimony. She has come to the tomb of Jesus with Simon Peter and with the disciple whom Jesus… Continue reading The life-giving love of God will always move the stones away from the places of death – The Primus’ Easter Sermon
Fear is the real issue Jesus addresses at his resurrection – The Bishop of Argyll and The Isles
The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Argyll and The Isles says: “Fear of terrorism, fear of not winning, fear of being found out, fear of not being important. And the greatest human fear, who cares anyway? God cares. That’s the truth of the resurrection story. Jesus calls me by my name, as he called… Continue reading Fear is the real issue Jesus addresses at his resurrection – The Bishop of Argyll and The Isles