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Alastair Haggart Bursary Award Winner Announced
The Alastair Haggart Bursary Award, set up by his family in memory of Bishop Haggart, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church from 1977 to 1985, offers an annual grant to help fund a sabbatical or similar leave of absence for someone in authorized ministry. Such leave should occur at a stage in the person’s life… Continue reading Alastair Haggart Bursary Award Winner Announced
Brexit Statement from the College of Bishops
Statement on the United Kingdom leaving the European Union from the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, on behalf of the College of Bishops “Today the United Kingdom will leave the European Union. The decision taken by the people of these islands in 2016… Continue reading Brexit Statement from the College of Bishops
Celtic Bishops’ Conference 2020
The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has been joined by 12 Anglican bishops from the Church in Wales and Church of Ireland at this year’s Celtic Bishops’ Conference, held in Inverness for the first time (27 to 29 January). The agenda for the three-day event at the Kingsmill Hotel includes preparations for… Continue reading Celtic Bishops’ Conference 2020
Scottish Episcopal Church in Roundtable Discussions with First Minister
The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) took part in a roundtable discussion convened by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today, along with Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Government Business and Constitutional Relations. Representatives from civic society discussed preparations for the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union this week, and Brexit’s implications for Scotland. John Stuart, Secretary General… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church in Roundtable Discussions with First Minister
Holocaust Memorial Day 2020
To honour the memory of all those who suffered and perished under Nazi persecution during World War II, the Rev Cedric Blakey, Convener of the Interfaith Relations Committee will today (27 January) attend Interfaith Scotland’s national Holocaust Memorial Day event at the Scottish Parliament on behalf of the Scottish Episcopal Church. This prayer was written… Continue reading Holocaust Memorial Day 2020
Funeral Service for the Rt Rev Fred Darwent
The funeral service for the Rt Rev Fred Darwent, formerly Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, will take place at 11am on Thursday 6 February at St Andrew’s Cathedral, King Street, Aberdeen, to which all are welcome. The service will be followed by interment at New Pitsligo.
New Bishop elected for Glasgow and Galloway
The Right Reverend Kevin Pearson was today elected as the new Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Bishop Kevin is currently the Bishop of Argyll and The Isles and his election to Glasgow and Galloway represents a historic “translation” of a Bishop from one See to another. The See of Glasgow and Galloway became vacant in… Continue reading New Bishop elected for Glasgow and Galloway
Prayers for the Primus at the Primates Meeting in Jordan
The Primus requests prayer for himself and the other Primates of the Anglican Communion as they gather today for a three-day meeting in Jordan, followed by a short pilgrimage. The Primates’ Meeting is one of the Anglican Communion’s “Instruments of Communion”. More information regarding the meeting is available at the Anglican Communion News Service here.… Continue reading Prayers for the Primus at the Primates Meeting in Jordan
Message from Bishop Mark and Meeting of the Episcopal Synod
DIOCESE OF GLASGOW AND GALLOWAY Scottish Episcopal Church From the Interim Bishop: The Most Revd Mark Strange 6th January 2020 To the people of the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway: Can I firstly thank you all for the prayers and kind words offered to Jane and our family during the past four weeks. We were… Continue reading Message from Bishop Mark and Meeting of the Episcopal Synod