Primus addresses the Anglican Communion Primates’ Meeting on Scottish Episcopal Church’s decision to change its Canon on Marriage At the Primates’ Meeting today the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church was asked to explain the process undertaken by the Scottish Episcopal Church in its… Continue reading Primus addresses the Anglican Communion Primates’ Meeting
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Preparing for the Primates Meeting: A Prayer Diary
As the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church prepares for his first Primates Meeting (in Canterbury 1-6 October) he is asking congregations and churches across Scotland to engage in an act of prayer alongside him in the days leading up to the meeting in… Continue reading Preparing for the Primates Meeting: A Prayer Diary
Diocesan Advent Quiet Days
Diocesan Advent Quiet Day – coming SOONER than you think! Saturday 2nd December 2017 – 10 for 10.30 am – 3pm AT Holy Trinity & St Barnabas, Paisley, led by Bishop Gregor Duncan AND AT St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas, led by Bishop Gordon Mursell Participants are asked to bring their own lunch, but tea and… Continue reading Diocesan Advent Quiet Days
Ordination at The Cathedral – Sunday 1st October
Jonathan Livingstone is to take up his Curacy at St Mary’s, Hamilton and will be ordained Deacon at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday 1st October at 6.30pm to which you are all invited. Jonathan tells something about himself…….. I was born in Edinburgh whilst my family lived in Peebles and they moved then moved to… Continue reading Ordination at The Cathedral – Sunday 1st October
A prayer for Justice and Peace
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
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