The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock preached his first sermon as Bishop of our Diocese at a special service of Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow on Sunday, 11 May. The service opened with the motet God be in my Head, written for the Cathedral Choir by the eminent composer and professor of composition,… Continue reading Bishop Nick Preaches First Sermon at Cathedral Evensong
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Primus rejoices at election of Pope Leo XIV
The election of Pope Leo XIV has been welcomed by Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. The Primus said after the new Pope appeared on the balcony at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican City: “I rejoice in the news of the election of Pope Leo and I offer the prayers of… Continue reading Primus rejoices at election of Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Andrew reflects on 80th Anniversary of VE Day
Churches around the Province have been marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War in Europe. Here, Bishop Andrew Swift, a former Royal Air Force serviceman, offers a perspective from the Scottish Episcopal Church. “The 8th of May 2025 is the 80th anniversary of when the forces of… Continue reading Bishop Andrew reflects on 80th Anniversary of VE Day
The consecration of Bishop Nicholas Bundock
A new Bishop has been consecrated in the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway at a service held in the Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin in Glasgow. The consecration of the Right Reverend Doctor Nicholas Bundock took place on Saturday evening following his election earlier this year. The service was led by the Most… Continue reading The consecration of Bishop Nicholas Bundock
New Director of Studies appointed at SEI
The Scottish Episcopal Institute today announced the appointment of Dr Victoria Turner as Director of Studies at the Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI). Victoria, who is currently a lecturer in Mission and Pastoral Studies at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, succeeds the Rev Dr Anna-Claar Thomasson-Rosingh on 1 August 2025 when Anna-Claar transitions to her new post as Director… Continue reading New Director of Studies appointed at SEI
Consecration of the Rev Canon Dr Nick Bundock
The Consecration of the Rev Canon Dr Nick Bundock as the next Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway will take place at 4pm on Saturday, 3 May 2025, at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow, followed by a reception at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Due to limited capacity at both the cathedral and… Continue reading Consecration of the Rev Canon Dr Nick Bundock
‘Declaration of Friendship’ with Catholic Church to go before General Synod
A proposed Declaration of Friendship between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Conference of Bishops of the Catholic Church in Scotland will be put before General Synod in June this year. The agreement, also to be known as the Saint Ninian Declaration, articulates and supports a deepening relationship between Episcopalians and Roman Catholics in Scotland.… Continue reading ‘Declaration of Friendship’ with Catholic Church to go before General Synod
The Consecration of the Rev Canon Dr Nicholas Bundock as Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway
The Rev Canon Dr Nicholas Bundock will be consecrated as Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway on 3 May 2024 at 4 pm at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow. This service is ticketed. A livestream of the event from St Mary’s will be available on the Cathedral’s channels nearer the day, check back later for more information.… Continue reading The Consecration of the Rev Canon Dr Nicholas Bundock as Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway
Primus attends Scottish Government Summit
At a gathering of representatives from across society held in Glasgow today, civic, faith, trade union and political leaders committed to protect democratic values and tackle people’s feeling of being unheard and disempowered. The event was hosted by John Swinney, the First Minister, who described the pledge as demonstrating a ‘strength of unity’ which reflects… Continue reading Primus attends Scottish Government Summit
First Minister visits St John’s Warm Welcome space
First Minister John Swinney MSP spent time at St John’s, Princes Street in the Diocese of Edinburgh on Easter Monday, hearing about the Warm Welcome space that has been set up in St John’s. Commenting, Mr Swinney said: “Projects like the one at St John’s in Edinburgh demonstrate this exactly – the compassion and resilience… Continue reading First Minister visits St John’s Warm Welcome space