The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church has today passed a first reading of a change to its Canon on marriage (Canon 31). The change is to remove from the Canon the doctrinal statement regarding marriage that marriage is to be understood as a union “of one man and one woman.” A first reading… Continue reading Statement following the passing of Motion 14
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Alistair Dinnie: meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council
Alistair Dinnie gives his reaction to the recent meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council, of which he is the SEC’s representative.
General Synod – Thursday 9 June
Following the Opening Eucharist, during which the Primus delivered his Charge to Synod, the minutes of the meeting of General Synod 2015 were approved. Presentations were given on Anglican Communion matters – a report by the Primus on the Primates’ Meeting held in March and a report by Mr Alastair Dinnie on the recent meeting… Continue reading General Synod – Thursday 9 June
Primus reports on Primates’ Meeting
The afternoon business of General Synod began with a presentation from the Primus on the meeting of the Primates of the Anglican Communion earlier this year at which he was present. His report can be read here
Primus Charge
“We are called to exercise compassion, pursue justice and honour difference” says the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church during his Primus Charge delivered during the opening Eucharist. The Primus then constituted General Synod 2016.
Growth in Communion, Partnership in Mission
Following the approval today by the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland of the joint report with the Church of England ‘Growth in Communion, Partnership in Mission’, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev David Chillingworth, said: “We are grateful to the General Assembly for extending an invitation to the Scottish… Continue reading Growth in Communion, Partnership in Mission
New initiative following Second Annual Meeting of Scottish Episcopal Church and Church of Scotland Ecumenical Committees
The Inter-Church Relations Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Ecumenical Relations Committee of the Church of Scotland held their second annual meeting on 12 May 2016 in advance of the General Assembly and the General Synod. It was a lively and positive discussion during which the group explored ways in which the relationship between… Continue reading New initiative following Second Annual Meeting of Scottish Episcopal Church and Church of Scotland Ecumenical Committees
Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney announces his retirement
The Rt Rev Dr Robert (Bob) Gillies has announced that he will retire from the office of Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney on 31 October 2016. At that point Bishop Bob will have just passed his 65th birthday and will be six weeks into his tenth year as Bishop. In a letter to his Diocese… Continue reading Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney announces his retirement
Hillsborough verdict – Bishop of Brechin comments
The Rt Rev Dr Nigel Peyton, Bishop of Brechin says: “I was at Hillsborough as a Nottingham Forest supporter and watched in dismay as the disaster unfolded. It was chaotic, simply awful. “On a beautiful spring day bodies of crushed Liverpool supporters from the overcrowded terracing began to litter the pitch. “Before the game I… Continue reading Hillsborough verdict – Bishop of Brechin comments
St Mary’s Episcopal Church Hamilton shortlisted for most innovative church community project competition
St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, has been shortlisted for a new competition to find the churches running the most innovative community activities made possible through the installation of new facilities. ‘The Marsh Awards for Innovative Projects’ are designed to show the positive impact that installing new facilities such as kitchens and toilets has… Continue reading St Mary’s Episcopal Church Hamilton shortlisted for most innovative church community project competition