Ten people returned to Glasgow from Gothenburg on Monday 11th April after a Service of Thanksgiving for nine years of partnership within the Porvoo Communion. We will host a return visit from our Gothenburg friends in November which will bring the partnership to a conclusion. To mark the occasion a Eucharist was celebrated at Gothenburg… Continue reading Gothenburg and Glasgow and Galloway Dioceses give thanks…
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Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2018
Following the success of the 12 day pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 2015 Bishop Gregor has asked The Rev Cedric Blakey to arrange a further pilgrimage in 2018. The itinerary includes time exploring the Judean desert, Galilee, Jerusalem and Bethlehem. There could also be an optional extra visit to Istanbul on the way home.… Continue reading Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 2018
Love and hope bring resurrection
In his Easter sermon today the Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles will speak of the two elements of tears – one expressing pain and grief ; the other expressing new life and hope. “Tears are a great expression of our shared humanity. In Brussels this week many tears are being… Continue reading Love and hope bring resurrection
Diocesan Synod 5 March 2016
On Saturday 5th March, Clergy and Laity from across the Diocese met at Holy Trinity & St Barnabas in Paisley for the 2016 Synod. Bishop Gregor celebrated the Synod Eucharist and delivered his Charge to the Diocese Synod Charge 2016 The early part of the morning session comprised of administration – Minutes of 2015 Synod,… Continue reading Diocesan Synod 5 March 2016
Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway comments on murder of muslim shopkeeper
The Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway says “The news of the brutal murder of muslim shopkeeper Asad Shah has come as a great shock to us in Glasgow and beyond. From a Christian perspective it is particularly awful that our brother of another faith had just been wishing us the… Continue reading Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway comments on murder of muslim shopkeeper
Bishop Gregor’s Easter Message 2016
On Easter Day, always and above all else, quite simply and gloriously, we are celebrating what God has done. And what God has done is to have raised Jesus from the dead: as Peter proclaims in Acts, God raised him on the third day. And in St Mark’s Gospel it’s the same with the young… Continue reading Bishop Gregor’s Easter Message 2016
Good Friday and Easter are not just a religious story
The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says ” The Good Friday and Easter story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ engages us at the deepest level. There is human failure. But we also meet God’s power to overwhelm sin and… Continue reading Good Friday and Easter are not just a religious story
Primus comments on Brussels attacks
The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “’We were expecting something like this’ – Simple words of people in Brussels today which express the dreadful reality with which we all live. The indiscriminate acts of terrorism which we have seen in Brussels… Continue reading Primus comments on Brussels attacks
inspires magazine – Spring 2016
The Spring edition of inspires magazine is now published. Features include an explanation of the date of Easter; reflection on the issues surrounding the renewal of Trident; thoughts on the recent Primates meeting; working with our ecumenical partners in the Highlands of Scotland; and looking at how accessible the Lord’s Prayer is – for all.… Continue reading inspires magazine – Spring 2016
Statement re Columba Declaration and Growth in Communion – Partnership in Mission Report
There was some publicity around Christmastime regarding the publication of the joint Columba Declaration by the Church of Scotland and Church of England. The provincial Faith and Order Board met recently and agreed that a short background note should be issued. After the publication in 2010 of Our Fellowship in the Gospel by the Joint… Continue reading Statement re Columba Declaration and Growth in Communion – Partnership in Mission Report