The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: This past week we have seen death in Sierra Leone, natural disaster aggravated by poverty and exploitation, we have witnessed rage and intolerance in a nation that claims to be the land of the free and on… Continue reading A prayer for Justice and Peace
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Faith Leaders in Scotland Against Female Genital Mutilation
Kenyan Women in Scotland (KWISA) hosting an event ‘ Faith Leaders in Scotland Against Female Genital Mutilation’ on Saturday 26th August 12:00 – 14:00 pm in Albany conference Centre, 44 Ashley Street, Glasgow G3 6DS. To register or for further information contact kenyanwomeninscotland@gmail.com or tel 01312817347 / 07467958565 The post Faith Leaders in Scotland Against… Continue reading Faith Leaders in Scotland Against Female Genital Mutilation
Primus thanks Preparatory Committee of Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney during vacant See
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “I would like to thank the Preparatory Committee of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney for all the hard work they undertook as they prayerfully moved through the intricacies of Canon 4 (Of the Election of… Continue reading Primus thanks Preparatory Committee of Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney during vacant See
Election of new Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney to pass to Bishops
The process for electing a new Bishop involves a Preparatory Committee producing a shortlist of a minimum of three candidates for recommendation to the Electoral Synod. The Preparatory Committee has announced today that it has been unable to recommend this minimum number of candidates for the election of a new Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney.… Continue reading Election of new Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney to pass to Bishops
Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
Today the Episcopal Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church elected the Rt Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness as Primus. Bishop Mark says “I am humbled by the confidence shown in me by my colleagues and I will seek to serve the church as Primus with love and strength. “I am deeply… Continue reading Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
The Primus on the Attack at Finsbury Park Mosque
The Right Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, and former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The vicious attack on worshippers outside the Finsbury Park Mosque is an ominous and deeply concerning development. This indiscriminate violence simply stirs anger and creates division between communities. We stand with all faith communities… Continue reading The Primus on the Attack at Finsbury Park Mosque
The Primus speaks on Radio 4’s Sunday Programme
The Primus, the Most Rev. David Chillingworth, speaks on Radio 4’s the Sunday Programme about the Scottish Episcopal Church’s decision to amend its marriage canon and allow nominated clergy to conduct marriages of same-sex partners.
Unity in diversity
In response to a statement from Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion (which can be read here), The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has issued a statement commenting on Thursday’s decision… Continue reading Unity in diversity
Church votes to allow Equal Marriage
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church today voted in favour of altering the church’s Canon on Marriage to remove the definition that marriage is between a man and a woman and add a new section that acknowledges that there are different understandings of marriage which now allows clergy to solemnise marriage between same… Continue reading Church votes to allow Equal Marriage
Bishop John introduces the Motion to change Canon 31
Canon 31 Motion 6 That the amended text for Canon 31 be read for the second time. General Synod 2015 instructed the Faith & Order Board to work on a revised version of Canon 31, deleting section 1 and adding a conscience clause. This amendment to the Canon received its first reading last year and… Continue reading Bishop John introduces the Motion to change Canon 31