Today I stood in the Cathedral in Inverness as we prepared to end a responsibility we have undertaken here for four years. On the Centenary of the outbreak of WW1 a candle had been lit in the Parish Church in Inverness that candle was then escorted across the river to the Cathedral and we have… Continue reading The Primus reflects on the remembrance of the Armistice
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Request to the Primus from the Archbishops of Central America and Mexico
From the Primus to the members of the Scottish Episcopal Church: Today there is a real danger facing a number of desperate people from across South and Central America. A caravan of migrants is now making its way through the region from El Salvador to the USA. The authorities in the USA have mobilised the… Continue reading Request to the Primus from the Archbishops of Central America and Mexico
NOVEMBER 2018 NEWS FROM SEI
Michaelmas has been a busy time for the SEI and bishops across the province. Lee Johnston (left) was ordained Deacon by Bishop Gregor on 30 September in St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow (Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway) to serve as Assistant Curate in the congregation of Christ Church Lanark. Revd Dr James Clark-Maxwell (right) was ordained… Continue reading NOVEMBER 2018 NEWS FROM SEI
New Bishop for St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane
The Rt Rev Ian Paton was today consecrated the new Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane in a special service held in St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth. The service of Consecration was led by the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, who says “It… Continue reading New Bishop for St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane
New Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane prepares for Consecration
The Rev Canon Ian Paton The Rev Canon Ian Paton will become the next Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane when he is consecrated in a special service in St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth at 12 noon on Saturday 20 October. The service of Consecration will be led by the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop… Continue reading New Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane prepares for Consecration
2021: Provincial Year of Pilgrimage Announced
The College of Bishops is designating 2021 as a Provincial Year of Pilgrimage. The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, will act as lead bishop in this provincial initiative and says “In this designated year of pilgrimage we will be encouraging as many people as possible to make a holy journey of… Continue reading 2021: Provincial Year of Pilgrimage Announced
Tears of joy at Tribunal decision
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church attended an Immigration Tribunal in Glasgow on Friday 14 September where he spoke on behalf of two members of the Cathedral Congregation in Inverness, Ellen and Russell Felber. The Felbers, who came to Inverness from the USA,… Continue reading Tears of joy at Tribunal decision
Primus invited to speak to the Governing Body of the Church in Wales
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has been invited to speak to the Governing Body of the Church in Wales on Wednesday 12 September. Bishop Mark has been asked to outline the process which the Scottish Episcopal Church followed in preparation for the… Continue reading Primus invited to speak to the Governing Body of the Church in Wales
New Bishop of Brechin consecrated in Cathedral ceremony
The Very Rev Andrew Swift will become the next Bishop of Brechin when he is consecrated in a special service held in St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee on Saturday 25 August. The service will start at 2pm, following a procession of the Bishop Elect, members of the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church, retired… Continue reading New Bishop of Brechin consecrated in Cathedral ceremony
Bishop Elect Andrew Swift
The Very Rev Andrew Swift, Bishop Elect of the Diocese of Brechin, prepares for his consecration as the next Bishop of Brechin. The consecration service will take place at St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee on 25 August at 2pm, and will be live streamed on our website and social media platforms.