Three candidates have been short-listed for election to the office of Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, following the retirement of the Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan in October 2018, having served the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway as Bishop since 2010. The three candidates have been selected by a Preparatory Committee consisting of clergy and… Continue reading Three candidates short-listed in vacancy for new Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway
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A statement by the Primus for Holocaust Memorial Day
Every year the events of the Holocaust are marked on 27th January. The year the Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, offers the following statement: Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. With it falling on a Sunday this year I hope that across the world those who will be in Church will find a moment to… Continue reading A statement by the Primus for Holocaust Memorial Day
Primus Visits the Anglican Communion Office
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church spoke to the Anglican Communion News Service during a recent visit to the Anglican Communion Office in London. [embedded content]
The Primus responds to the Brexit vote result
Tonight the UK parliament has voted against the deal that had been negotiated by the UK government, we now enter into unknown territory. Whatever your opinion of the merits or otherwise of our membership of the European Union, please, if you pray, pray tonight for those who will undoubtably suffer from the uncertainty that continues.… Continue reading The Primus responds to the Brexit vote result
A Christmastide and New Year Message from the Primus for 2019
[embedded content] December 30, 2018 The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Mark Strange gives his Christmastide and New Year reflection on light shining in the darkness.
The Primus reflects on the remembrance of the Armistice
Today I stood in the Cathedral in Inverness as we prepared to end a responsibility we have undertaken here for four years. On the Centenary of the outbreak of WW1 a candle had been lit in the Parish Church in Inverness that candle was then escorted across the river to the Cathedral and we have… Continue reading The Primus reflects on the remembrance of the Armistice
Request to the Primus from the Archbishops of Central America and Mexico
From the Primus to the members of the Scottish Episcopal Church: Today there is a real danger facing a number of desperate people from across South and Central America. A caravan of migrants is now making its way through the region from El Salvador to the USA. The authorities in the USA have mobilised the… Continue reading Request to the Primus from the Archbishops of Central America and Mexico
NOVEMBER 2018 NEWS FROM SEI
Michaelmas has been a busy time for the SEI and bishops across the province. Lee Johnston (left) was ordained Deacon by Bishop Gregor on 30 September in St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow (Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway) to serve as Assistant Curate in the congregation of Christ Church Lanark. Revd Dr James Clark-Maxwell (right) was ordained… Continue reading NOVEMBER 2018 NEWS FROM SEI
New Bishop for St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane
The Rt Rev Ian Paton was today consecrated the new Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane in a special service held in St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth. The service of Consecration was led by the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, who says “It… Continue reading New Bishop for St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane
New Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane prepares for Consecration
The Rev Canon Ian Paton The Rev Canon Ian Paton will become the next Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane when he is consecrated in a special service in St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth at 12 noon on Saturday 20 October. The service of Consecration will be led by the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop… Continue reading New Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane prepares for Consecration