A poster and application form are now available to download for ‘Glen 17’ – the Scottish Episcopal Church Youth Week at Glenalmond College, Perthshire which takes place 23-29 July. glen17form glen17poster For more details, please contact your Diocesan Youth Officer, or e-mail The Rev Tembu Rongong rector@stpj.org.uk
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The Most Rev David Chillingworth announces his retirement
The Most Rev David Chillingworth has today announced that he will retire as Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and as Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church at the end of July this year. Bishop David was consecrated Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane in 2005 and was elected Primus in 2009. In… Continue reading The Most Rev David Chillingworth announces his retirement
Bishop Mark: a response to President Trump’s ban on refugees
In an article from the Press and Journal, today 3rd February, Bishop Mark speaks out against the ban on refugees by President Trump and his administration. I have waited for a few days before commenting on the travel ban imposed by President Trump. I have waited in hope that the pressure of international political outrage… Continue reading Bishop Mark: a response to President Trump’s ban on refugees
Returning Home: Christian Faith in Encounter with Other Faiths
For those still looking for Lent study material, do consider this 2017 Churches Together in Britain and Ireland Lent resource. It explores how Christian faith has been deepened and enriched by encounters with people of different religions. This is not a resource that necessarily emphases common ground, or that is about dialogue, but how Christian… Continue reading Returning Home: Christian Faith in Encounter with Other Faiths
Statement regarding the Koran reading in St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow
The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The Scottish Episcopal Church has had a long commitment to the development of interfaith work. Over many years, we have sought to develop friendship, understanding and mutual respect between our Christian faith and the other… Continue reading Statement regarding the Koran reading in St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow
Prayers for Bishop Gregor
As many of you already know, Bishop Gregor suffered a minor stroke last week and is currently in hospital. He continues to make progress and it is expected that he will remain in the hospital at least for the next few days. If you wish to send a card or message, the Diocesan Office is… Continue reading Prayers for Bishop Gregor
Christmas Message 2016
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev David Chillingworth, offers his thoughts for Christmas 2016
Time for Reflection
The Rt Rev Dr Nigel Peyton addressed Scottish Parliament in Time for Reflection on Tuesday 20 December. In his address Bishop Nigel spoke about the need to apply imaginative compassion to caring for the elderly, and highlighted the care provided at St Margaret’s Residential Home for the Elderly in Dundee. video: © Scottish Parliamentary Corporate… Continue reading Time for Reflection
Diocesan Advent Quiet Day
Fifteen people from the north part of the Diocese spent a Quiet Day for Advent in Bishop’s Court, Paisley on 3rd December, conducted by Maureen Brough and Carol Ann Mc Laren. The theme was “ Encounters” and we were led on guided meditations on the encounter of John the Baptist and Jesus, The Annunciation, and… Continue reading Diocesan Advent Quiet Day
Loving one another – launch of Study Guide to help tackle gender based violence
L-R Kathy Galloway, ex head of Christian Aid Scotland, the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, and Sally Foster-Fulton, Head of Christian Aid Scotland. A biblical discussion study guide on gender based violence which was first used in Brazil and then subsequently in nine other countries around the world, including Angola,… Continue reading Loving one another – launch of Study Guide to help tackle gender based violence