In advance of the Lambeth Conference, the seven Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church arrived in Canterbury. The Call on Human Dignity Amended Following objections being raised against the text of the Call on Human Dignity, which asked bishops to reaffirm the 1998 Lambeth Conference resolution I.10 defining marriage as permissible only between a man… Continue reading Lambeth Round-up: Arrivals (26 July)
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College welcomes re-think of Human Dignity Call
The College of Bishops has welcomed the revision of the Human Dignity Call at the Lambeth Conference as a basis for discussion, after criticism of the draft text prompted a re-think. The original wording, published last week, asked bishops to reaffirm the 1998 Lambeth Conference resolution I.10 defining marriage as permissible only between a man… Continue reading College welcomes re-think of Human Dignity Call
Changes to be introduced after upset over Calls
A statement from the Lambeth Conference on Monday night announced that bishops will now be given a third option for responding to the Lambeth Calls when they are discussed during the conference in Canterbury, where attendees are gathering today. Bishops will be able to clearly state their opposition to a particular call, by choosing a… Continue reading Changes to be introduced after upset over Calls
Prayers for the College of Bishops ahead of the Lambeth Conference
As the Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church make their way to Canterbury for the 2022 meeting of the Lambeth Conference we ask that you hold them in prayer. The Lambeth Conference is a gathering of bishops from across the Anglican Communion for prayer and reflection, fellowship and dialogue on church and world affairs. Normally… Continue reading Prayers for the College of Bishops ahead of the Lambeth Conference
A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 7
The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from the Lady Chapel at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost7 Bishop John is joined by the Very Rev John Conway, Provost of the Cathedral. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 7
A Statement from the College of Bishops – Preparing for the Lambeth Conference
As members of the College of Bishops prepare to travel to Canterbury for the forthcoming Lambeth Conference, they have issued the following statement and request for Prayer: The Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church are looking forward to attending the Lambeth Conference 2022 which starts next week. It will be an opportunity to deepen existing… Continue reading A Statement from the College of Bishops – Preparing for the Lambeth Conference
A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 6
The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Aberdeen. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost6 Bishop Anne is joined by the Rev Canon Cathy Zappa, Canon for Liturgy and Pastoral Care at the Cathedral of St Philip, Atlanta, who is the preacher.… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 6
A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 5
The Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane, leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St John’s, Perth. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SEC2022Pentecost5 Bishop Ian is joined by Vivienne Underwood, a member of the congregation of St John’s. You can join the service from 11am at: Facebook Youtube Subtitles… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 5
Inspires Online leads with coverage from Synod
The latest edition of Inspires Online is available, featuring a number of reports from General Synod 2022 including the ‘net zero’ presentation from Provincial Environment Group. As well as the Scottish Episcopal Church’s own reports, there are links to coverage in the Church Times – including a podcast interview with the Primus. There are also… Continue reading Inspires Online leads with coverage from Synod
Rev Hall gives BBC’s ‘Thought For The Day’
The Rev Diana Hall gave ‘Thought For the Day’ on BBC Radio Scotland during a Good Morning Scotland programme that was dominated by news of the resignation of the Prime Minister. The day after Boris Johnson signaled the end of his tenure as Conservative Party leader, Diana said: “The demands of modern government and business… Continue reading Rev Hall gives BBC’s ‘Thought For The Day’