The Provincial Standing Committee has today (11 November) released the following statement: “Recent developments in the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney have been a matter of on-going concern for the Provincial Standing Committee. “As announced previously, the Canon 54 process concluded when the independent Procurator decided not to pursue charges against Bishop Anne Dyer, and… Continue reading Provincial Standing Committee statement

The Provincial Youth Week (Yeek) organisers have today (7 November) opened the application process seeking leaders for the 2025 week, which will take place between Sat 26 July and 2 August 2025 in Perthshire. They are seeking people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people within the church and… Continue reading Yeek 25 Leadership team applications now open

Royal Mail today (5 November) announced that St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, will feature on the Second Class stamp for its Christmas Special Stamps in 2024. The 2024 Christmas stamps feature original illustrations of cathedrals across the UK – the remaining four set being: Liverpool; Armagh; Bangor; and Westminster. The stamps were illustrated by Penzance-based, British… Continue reading St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh features on Christmas Stamp

Bishop Andrew, as Acting Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, wishes to announce that the Rev Canon Audrey O’Brien Stewart will be stepping back from her role as Canon Missioner for the Cathedral and Diocese. Audrey is taking up a post in Kirkintilloch in secular education as she discerns where God is calling her to use… Continue reading Canon Missioner Transitions to New Role in Secular Education

The 2024 SEI lecture takes place this evening (24 October) at 5pm. This year’s lecture will be given by the Rev Prof Annalu Waller, on the title‘Wholeness and Holiness!’ Professor Waller, Professor of Human Communication Technologies at the University of Dundee, will discuss the nature of disability and faith and what this means to her.… Continue reading The Scottish Episcopal Institute Lecture 2024

Written for the Preparatory Committee by Petko Marinov, the Rev Keith Thomasson and the Rev Dr Elizabeth Breakey. This document collates the stated and implied qualities for a Bishop in the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway as per the Diocesan Description and the Ordinal. Visionary church leader rooted in prayer and reflective practice For… Continue reading What Does the Diocese Need in Our Next Bishop?

We are delighted to announce that St Mary’s, Hamilton has been selected as a finalist in the Scotland category of the National Churches Trust’s Church & Community Volunteer Awards. This recognition is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the congregation, passionate volunteers, community groups and users. St Mary’s has a café run… Continue reading St Mary’s, Hamilton Shortlisted for Church & Community Volunteer Award

The Rt Rev David Railton, Bishop of Argyll and The Isles will be installed as Provost of the Cathedral of The Isles and and welcomed to the Cathedral as Bishop during a special service on Saturday, October 26. Bishop David was consecrated at St John’s Cathedral, Oban on 28 August 2024, and will be installed… Continue reading Bishop David Railton to be installed at Cathedral of The Isles

During the Canon 54 process enacted following complaints made against the Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, the independent Procurator to the Scottish Episcopal Church has kept under continuous review his decision of May this year to take charges to the Clergy Disciplinary Tribunal. Having maintained that review throughout discussions with involved… Continue reading Canon 54 process concludes after review by independent Procurator