Anglican Delegation leader meets First Minister to discuss climate justice support

Anglican Communion Delegation leader Archbishop Julio Murray met First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today, along with other faith leaders from the Global South, to discuss the needs of that part of the world and how countries like Scotland can support international climate efforts in a fair and just way. During the hour-long meeting Archbishop Julio, Primate… Continue reading Anglican Delegation leader meets First Minister to discuss climate justice support

Primus offers blessing at COP26 ecumenical service for Christians from around the world

A special COP26 service involving Christian churches and organisations from around the world was held at Glasgow Cathedral this afternoon (7 November). The event, which was organised by Glasgow Churches Together, was attended by guests from countries including Australia, Fiji, and Zimbabwe, as a show of solidarity for global climate justice. Many of those taking… Continue reading Primus offers blessing at COP26 ecumenical service for Christians from around the world

A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 24

The Rev Canon Trevor Hart, Rector of Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church, St Andrews in the Diocese of St. Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane leads a Celebration of the Eucharist. Download the order of service here: https://bit.ly/SECPentecost24 Canon Trevor is joined by Karen Kiefer, the Diocesan Digital Missioner. The organist is Michael Bawtree. You can join the… Continue reading A Celebration of the Eucharist for Pentecost 24

Voice of those marching must be heard, says Primus

As a reported 100,000 people marched through Glasgow on the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, they were joined by the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church who urged everyone to think about not just the words of politicians but the actions of the people who joined together today to demand change. The COP26… Continue reading Voice of those marching must be heard, says Primus

SEC on the march for climate justice at COP26

Members of the Scottish Episcopal Church will be marching with the Faiths & Beliefs Bloc at the COP26 Global Day for Climate Justice on Saturday [6 November]. People from different faiths and beliefs will march together for climate justice through the streets of Glasgow. The march will start shortly after participants hear from leaders of… Continue reading SEC on the march for climate justice at COP26

Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 7 November at 7pm

The Scottish Episcopal Church and other denominations join together in prayer on Sunday at 7pm, as they have done throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Many of those joining together in prayer, which appears below in both English and Gaelic, will also light candles. In a joint message, church leaders in Scotland said: “The Gospel of Mark… Continue reading Joint Call to Prayer, Sunday 7 November at 7pm

Primus meets with the World Council of Churches delegation

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Lord Jim Wallace, met with members of the World Council of Churches Delegation to COP26 on 1 November to discuss practicalities of their time in Glasgow, and to share the priorities of the… Continue reading Primus meets with the World Council of Churches delegation

Latest SEI Newsletter highlights green matters

The November edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter headlines on green matters. A series of events involving staff and students are reported, as the SEI works out what it means to strive to ‘safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth’ within its own life and operations. Modules,… Continue reading Latest SEI Newsletter highlights green matters

Primus welcomes Anglican delegation and Archbishop of Canterbury to Scotland

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, today welcomed to Scotland the Anglican Communion delegation for COP26, along with the Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and other Communion members from around the world. The Primus and the Archbishop were presented with the ‘Climate Resistance and Just Financing’ policy document,… Continue reading Primus welcomes Anglican delegation and Archbishop of Canterbury to Scotland

Primus reads declaration at Interfaith Scotland vigil

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church joined faith leaders from across Scotland today at a vigil in George Square for COP26, organised by Interfaith Scotland. As part of the event the Primus participated in the first public reading of the Glasgow Multi Faith declaration, alongside Bishop Brian McGee, President of… Continue reading Primus reads declaration at Interfaith Scotland vigil