Happy New Year. The call I hear all around me: on Social Media, on television, from neighbours and friends: “Happy New Year!” I certainly hope for a Happy New Year. I suspect, however, as we look forward, we will realise just how much hard work we will need to put in to making it a… Continue reading Primus’ New Year Message for 2020
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The Primus’ Christmas Message
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church reflects on the Magnificat, the words recorded in the Gospel of Luke as being spoken by Mary. “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my savior, for He has looked with… Continue reading The Primus’ Christmas Message
25 years since the first ordinations of Women Priests
The First Women Priests with the Rt Rev Anne Dyer On Saturday 14 December, a special service was held at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the first ordinations of women priests in the Scottish Episcopal Church. The following is the sermon preached by the Rev Canon Dr Anne Tomlinson Of all… Continue reading 25 years since the first ordinations of Women Priests
Scottish Episcopal Church to hold service marking 25 years since the first ordinations of women
Today, 14 December 2019 a service of celebration will take place at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth to mark 25 years since the first women were ordained to the priesthood in the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC). After many years of debate, the SEC agreed at the meeting of its General Synod in 1994 to recognise the… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church to hold service marking 25 years since the first ordinations of women
Primus responds to the General Election Result
Responding to the result of the UK Parliament General Election held on 12 December the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church said: “I congratulate all those who were elected yesterday in the UK General Election and all those who stood but who were not… Continue reading Primus responds to the General Election Result
Advent Reflections and Prayers
Throughout Advent there will be a reflection or prayer from various voices throughout the Church. They will be published on social media and on our website. The first reflection, for Advent Sunday comes from the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church: “As we enter… Continue reading Advent Reflections and Prayers
Scottish Church Leaders Urge Truthfulness In Political Debate
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has joined other Scottish church leaders in calling for a respectful tone in the ongoing political debate – that recognises the human value in all people. As campaigning enters the final three weeks before the General Election… Continue reading Scottish Church Leaders Urge Truthfulness In Political Debate
Message from Bishop Mark
My Dear Friends in Glasgow and Galloway, I know that many of you have been holding the College of Bishops in prayer as we continue on this discernment process for a new Bishop for you all. This discernment has been at the forefront of the life and work of the College and we are simply… Continue reading Message from Bishop Mark
The Scottish Episcopal Church Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
In April 2021 the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The pilgrimage, organised by the Rev Canon Cedric Blakey as part of the 2021 Provincial Year of Pilgrimage, will take place from 10-21 April 2021 and is now accepting reservations. Bishop Mark said:… Continue reading The Scottish Episcopal Church Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture 2019
This year’s SEI Lecture took place on 17 October and was given by the Rev Professor Paul Foster, Professor in New Testament Language, Literature and Theology in the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. The Lecture, held in King’s College, Aberdeen, was entitled ‘Their Pattern and Their King: The Gospel of Matthew as a Model… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture 2019