God is love! Blessed are the fabulous! All God’s children! Love wins! Thank you for praying, helping, and joining with LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and friends this Glasgow Pride. The love of God was proclaimed to all God’s beloved people across the city – with joy, with laughter, and with much singing and dancing. Special thanks to… Continue reading LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and Friends Attend Glasgow Pride 2026
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Scottish representatives reflect on ‘honest and graceful’ outcome of ACC-19
The Scottish Episcopal Church’s representatives at the 19th meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC-19) in Belfast have written of an “honest and graceful” outcome to discussions about the shape and identity of the Anglican Communion. Dr Beth Routledge and the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth attended ACC-19 where one of the principal items of business… Continue reading Scottish representatives reflect on ‘honest and graceful’ outcome of ACC-19
LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and Friends Invited to Join Glasgow Pride 2026
The Scottish Episcopal Church Welcomes You! Glasgow’s Pride March 2026 takes place next Saturday, 18 July. A group of LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and friends will join. You are invited too! Join us in front of the old St Andrew’s by the Green building (now the Glasgow Association for Mental Health, 33 Turnbull Street, G1 5PR) from… Continue reading LGBTQ+ Episcopalians and Friends Invited to Join Glasgow Pride 2026
Bishop Ian Paton set to retire on All Saints’ Day
After eight years as Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, the Rt Rev Ian Paton is to stand down later this year as he retires from full-time ministry. The news of Bishop Ian’s departure from the College of Bishops was announced at General Synod this month, when the Primus, Bishop Mark Strange, confirmed that… Continue reading Bishop Ian Paton set to retire on All Saints’ Day
Bishops show support for Muslim community after horror attacks
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Bishop of Edinburgh have offered prayers and support to the Muslim Community in Edinburgh and across Scotland following a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in the capital city. Reports have said that attacks began near a mosque in the west of the city, where two men… Continue reading Bishops show support for Muslim community after horror attacks
Day 3 of Synod: Proposal to elect designated youth members wins backing
On the final day of the 2026 General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church, it was an unscheduled motion which prompted the greatest debate and a very close outcome, settled by just a handful of votes. On Day One of Synod, members had heard from Provincial Youth members who outlined their hopes for what full… Continue reading Day 3 of Synod: Proposal to elect designated youth members wins backing
SEC ‘incredibly valued’ says Secretary General of Anglican Communion
The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion addressed the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church for the first time in 21 years, when members heard the Rt Rev Anthony Poggo pay warm tribute to the Church during the final session of the three-day meeting at the Stirling Court Hotel. On his first visit to… Continue reading SEC ‘incredibly valued’ says Secretary General of Anglican Communion
Day 2 of Synod: Legacy of slavery explored
The direction and progress of the Legacy of Slavery Working Group was one of the main sessions on Day Two of General Synod 2026, held at the Stirling Court Hotel. The Working Group was set up to look into the Scottish Episcopal Church’s links to the transatlantic slave industry, and in an introduction to this… Continue reading Day 2 of Synod: Legacy of slavery explored
Day 1 of Synod: Provincial strategy vision shared
General Synod 2026 opened at the Stirling Court Hotel on Thursday, the first time the meeting has been held outside Edinburgh in 20 years. Members gathered at the new location for the three-day residential meeting, and heard the Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, deliver his Charge during the Opening Eucharist, highlighting the importance of… Continue reading Day 1 of Synod: Provincial strategy vision shared
New Priest in Charge Appointed for St Columba’s, Largs
The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Sean McEwen as Priest-in-Charge of St Columba’s, Largs initially for three years. His licensing will take place on Wednesday, 29th July 2026 at 7pm, the Feast of Martha and Mary of… Continue reading New Priest in Charge Appointed for St Columba’s, Largs