The action plan to meet the Scottish Episcopal Church’s goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2030 was approved at the conclusion of the opening day of General Synod 2023. Three years ago, Synod had recognised that urgent action was required in relation to the global climate emergency and that the church should work towards… Continue reading Synod gives its backing to Net Zero Action Plan

The Rev Markus Dünzkofer, Rector of St John’s, Princes Street, Edinburgh, addressed the Scottish Parliament this week during Time for Reflection, highlighting the roles of church and state, as well as imposter syndrome in clerical and elected offices. Rev Markus told MSPs of Lutheran pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s “vision for the role of the church in… Continue reading Time for Reflection – The Rev Markus Dünzkofer (30 May 2023)

The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will meet at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh, from Thursday 8 June to Saturday 10 June 2023. The agenda and papers have now been sent to members and published here on the Scottish Episcopal Church website, detailing the business scheduled. Among the headline items… Continue reading General Synod 2023 highlights include Net Zero Action Plan and first ever address by Moderator

The Church in Society Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church has relaunched its grant funding scheme to support projects which work to enable life in all its fulness for children, young people and their families. The Enable Grant, which was previously known as the Child Poverty Grant, can be used to access up to £5000… Continue reading Enable Grant launched to support projects for children, young people and their families

After the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey , the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, looked back on a celebration that had been “more overwhelming than I had even imagined.” The Primus was honoured to present the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross just before King Charles… Continue reading Primus reflects on a historic moment at Westminster

On the eve of the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey tomorrow, the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, looks ahead to the spectacle that will unfold and reflects on a couple of busy days in London in the build-up to the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. At the… Continue reading ‘A privilege to represent our church at Coronation’

The winner of the 2023 Alastair Haggart Bursary is the Very Rev Sarah Murray, Provost of Inverness Cathedral, Diocese of Moray, Ross & Caithness. The Bursary Committee unanimously selected Sarah’s proposal – a sabbatical to explore ministry and spirituality in cathedrals – from a strong field of applications, commending it for the educational benefits such… Continue reading 2023 Alastair Haggart Bursary Award Winner Announced

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has been asked to fulfil a key ceremonial duty at the Coronation Service of The King and Queen Consort next week. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, and Primus, will present the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross to the Archbishop of Canterbury at what… Continue reading Primus honoured with key role at Coronation