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
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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
Love endures all things; love never ends
“Love is not just for Valentine’s Day but for every day” says The Rt Rev Dr Nigel Peyton, Bishop of Brechin, in an article written for the Dundee Courier newspaper: “‘Be my Valentine’” say the scarlet red greeting cards. Maybe you might send or receive one this year? “The origins of Valentine’s Day are unclear.… Continue reading Love endures all things; love never ends
Jean Graham RIP
There will be a Memorial Service for Jean Graham on Saturday 16th April at 12 noon at St Mary’s Cathedral. Bishop Idris will preach. The service will be followed by light refreshments. 13/2/2016 It is with the deepest sorrow that I have to let you know that Jean Graham died yesterday (Friday) at 9pm in… Continue reading Jean Graham RIP