The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will meet for a second time this year for the specific purpose of making an amendment to the Canon for electing bishops in time for use during a forthcoming episcopal vacancy. The meeting, which will take place online, will take place on Tuesday 9 September and is… Continue reading Second General Synod to be held in September
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Synod presentations now available to watch again
Four of the main presentations delivered at this month’s General Synod meeting in Edinburgh are now available to watch again on the Scottish Episcopal Church’s YouTube channel. The recordings have been made available so that the presentations on the Nicene Creed, Charity Law, Net Zero and Assisted Dying are available to share within dioceses or… Continue reading Synod presentations now available to watch again
Provost Roxanne Campbell installed in Dundee
A special service took place on 31 May to mark the installation of the Very Rev Roxanne Campbell as the new Provost of St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee. The service was attended by members of the cathedral congregation and the diocese, as well as invited guests from across the Scottish Episcopal Church and civic Scotland, including… Continue reading Provost Roxanne Campbell installed in Dundee
New Priest in Charge Appointed for St Cyprian’s, Lenzie
The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Audrey O’Brien Stewart as Priest-in-Charge of St Cyprian’s, Lenzie. Her licensing will take place in St Cyprian’s at 6pm on Tuesday, 5 August. Audrey says, “I am looking forward to this… Continue reading New Priest in Charge Appointed for St Cyprian’s, Lenzie
Synod affirms trans+ community on final day
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
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