The Provincial Youth Pilgrimage to Iona in October 2023 is open for bookings. Here, Provincial Youth Co-ordinator Claire Benton-Evans asks if there is a young person connected to your church who would benefit from the experience of pilgrimage and retreat in a beautiful place? When I tell someone that I work with young people in… Continue reading Provincial Youth Pilgrimage to Iona, October 2023
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Synod celebrates global reach of our young people
The final day of Synod provided an opportunity to highlight the activities and celebrate the achievements of young people in the church – as well as acknowledge the workers and volunteers who are dedicated to ministry with children and young people. Claire Benton-Evans, the Provincial Youth Coordinator, introduced three young people from the church to… Continue reading Synod celebrates global reach of our young people
Changes to election of bishops backed by Synod
Changes to the way that a new bishop is elected in the Scottish Episcopal Church were debated on day two of General Synod 2023, with members asked to decide on a second reading of a revised Canon 4. Two years ago, Synod opted to pursue a revision of the existing Canon rather than create an… Continue reading Changes to election of bishops backed by Synod
Moderator celebrates the joy of working together
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland celebrated the joy of working together with the Scottish Episcopal Church in a historic address to the General Synod in Edinburgh on Friday. In the first-ever speech to General Synod by a serving Moderator, the Rt Rev Sally Foster-Fulton spoke of the opportunities both… Continue reading Moderator celebrates the joy of working together
Synod gives its backing to Net Zero Action Plan
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
Custodianship of Creation highlighted by Primus
The road to Net Zero and the custodianship of Creation was at the heart of the opening address from the Primus as the 2023 General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church opened in Edinburgh this morning. Synod members have gathered at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church for the three-day meeting, with a small… Continue reading Custodianship of Creation highlighted by Primus
Time for Reflection – The Rev Markus Dünzkofer (30 May 2023)
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)
General Synod 2023 highlights include Net Zero Action Plan and first ever address by Moderator
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
Enable Grant launched to support projects for children, young people and their families
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
Primus reflects on a historic moment at Westminster
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