Easter brings an assurance that evil and despair will never prevail – The Bishop of Brechin

In writing for The Courier newspaper during Holy Week The Rt Rev Dr Nigel Peyton, Bishop of Brechin said: “The recent media coverage of civilian Syrian families killed and injured by chemical weapons in a Damascus suburb fills us with despair. Surely civilised people cannot stand back and allow the barbaric Assad regime to continue… Continue reading Easter brings an assurance that evil and despair will never prevail – The Bishop of Brechin

The Challenge of Easter – The Bishop of Edinburgh

As part of his Easter Sermon, the Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, says: “When catastrophe strikes we always have a choice about how to react. We can be beaten by it and embittered, or we can allow it to be transformed into something positive. This is why I was so impressed by… Continue reading The Challenge of Easter – The Bishop of Edinburgh

Easter Reflection – The most remarkable and constant message – Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness

The Rt Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness says: “As I consider what I could be saying in an Easter message, what new things could I be teasing out of the Gospel story, how could I reinterpret the Easter events I walked up to the church at the top of my garden… Continue reading Easter Reflection – The most remarkable and constant message – Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness

Celebrating 20 years of the Provincial Youth Week

The Church’s Youth Network is celebrating 20 years of the Scottish Episcopal Church’s Youth Week. Celebrations take place this weekend (1 & 2 April) hosted by St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Saturday 1 April: 12-6pm Family–friendly fun day with bring and share lunch and The Great Glen Bake Off 6.30-9pm Ceilidh Sunday 2 April: 10.30am Cathedral… Continue reading Celebrating 20 years of the Provincial Youth Week

“An attack on Parliament is an audacious assault on democratic values” says Primus

The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “This has been a day of tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who have been bereaved and injured. “An attack on Parliament is an audacious assault on democratic values. The bravery and speed… Continue reading “An attack on Parliament is an audacious assault on democratic values” says Primus

Primus responds to announcement to request second referendum on Scottish independence

The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union is an event with far-reaching consequences, many of which have not yet become visible. In those parts of the United Kingdom which have devolved… Continue reading Primus responds to announcement to request second referendum on Scottish independence

Bishop of Brechin announces his retirement

The Right Rev Dr Nigel Peyton has announced that he will retire as Bishop of Brechin on 31 July 2017. Bishop Nigel was consecrated Bishop of Brechin in St Paul’s Cathedral Dundee in 2011, returning to the Diocese and city where his ministry began in 1976. In announcing his retirement, Bishop Nigel said, “I shall… Continue reading Bishop of Brechin announces his retirement

Scottish Episcopal Church Youth Week

A poster and application form are now available to download for ‘Glen 17’ – the Scottish Episcopal Church Youth Week at Glenalmond College, Perthshire which takes place 23-29 July. glen17form glen17poster For more details, please contact your Diocesan Youth Officer, or e-mail The Rev Tembu Rongong rector@stpj.org.uk

The Most Rev David Chillingworth announces his retirement

The Most Rev David Chillingworth has today announced that he will retire as Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and as Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church at the end of July this year. Bishop David was consecrated Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane in 2005 and was elected Primus in 2009. In… Continue reading The Most Rev David Chillingworth announces his retirement

Bishop Mark: a response to President Trump’s ban on refugees

In an article from the Press and Journal, today 3rd February, Bishop Mark speaks out against the ban on refugees by President Trump and his administration. I have waited for a few days before commenting on the travel ban imposed by President Trump. I have waited in hope that the pressure of international political outrage… Continue reading Bishop Mark: a response to President Trump’s ban on refugees