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 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

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Mark Strange, offers a message of condolence upon the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all in the Roman Catholic Church today as they mourn the death of Pope Francis,” said the Primus. “His generosity and love for… Continue reading Condolences offered upon death of Pope Francis

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church delivers his Easter message: “The Day of resurrection! Earth tell it out abroad!” This great hymn of Easter joy will rise in many of our congregations today. Voices will ring out with Alleluia, and Christians across the… Continue reading “Easter is a call to care for the world” – The Primus’ Easter Message

A member of the Scottish Episcopal Church has been recognised for her service to church and community as a recipient of Maundy money. Maundy nominations are made on behalf of people who have faithfully served the church and wider community in ways not previously recognised by a public honour. Wendy Duncan, a member of St… Continue reading Episcopalian among 2025 Maundy recipients

Scottish Episcopal Church All Saints, Lockerbie and St John’s, Moffat Is God calling you to serve in Scotland in the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway? 0.6 stipend post (3 days a week and proportionate pension contribution) Find out more •Dean Reuben’s Welcome Letter •Application Form Congregational Profiles •All Saints, Lockerbie (TBA); •St John’s, Moffat. Video… Continue reading Priest in Charge for All Saints, Lockerbie and St John’s, Moffat

Statement from the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church: The College of Bishops is appalled and deeply saddened by the bombing and destruction of part of the Al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza on Palm Sunday. The Scottish Episcopal Church has a long history of supporting the life and work of the Anglican Diocese of… Continue reading Air strikes on hospital destroy hope, says College

The Spring 2025 edition of the SEI Journal, a quarterly publication from the Scottish Episcopal Institute is now available. The edition is a special issue entitled, ‘En/gendering God and Church? What does it look like? How does it feel? What does it mean?’ It has been curated by Dr Alison Jasper, former Senior Lecturer in Religion… Continue reading Spring 2025 edition of the SEI Journal published

The Rt Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop of Brechin announced on Sunday 6 April that the Rev Roxanne Campbell will be the next Provost of St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee. In a statement Rev Roxanne said: “It is an honour to be appointed the next Provost of this Cathedral. Having journeyed alongside the faithful and vibrant community… Continue reading New Provost appointed at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee