A service marking the fifth anniversary of the killing of George Floyd took place on Sunday, 25 May, at St John’s Church, Waterloo Road, London. A copy of the service booklet can be downloaded here. Bishop Nick represented the Scottish Episcopal Church, serving as one of the co-celebrants alongside ecumenical colleagues. He led the… Continue reading Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Killing of George Floyd
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Vice-Provost to Lead Acts of Worship on BBC Radio Scotland
The Rev Canon Sarah Shaw, Vice-Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow will lead four acts of worship on BBC Radio Scotland’s New Every Sunday programme, beginning on 29 June at 7am. Commenting, Canon Sarah said: “I’m excited to be presenting New Every Sunday on BBC Radio Scotland over the next four weeks. The series is… Continue reading Vice-Provost to Lead Acts of Worship on BBC Radio Scotland
Second General Synod to be held in September
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will meet for a second time this year for the specific purpose of making an amendment to the Canon for electing bishops in time for use during a forthcoming episcopal vacancy. The meeting, which will take place online, will take place on Tuesday 9 September and is… Continue reading Second General Synod to be held in September
Synod presentations now available to watch again
Four of the main presentations delivered at this month’s General Synod meeting in Edinburgh are now available to watch again on the Scottish Episcopal Church’s YouTube channel. The recordings have been made available so that the presentations on the Nicene Creed, Charity Law, Net Zero and Assisted Dying are available to share within dioceses or… Continue reading Synod presentations now available to watch again
Provost Roxanne Campbell installed in Dundee
A special service took place on 31 May to mark the installation of the Very Rev Roxanne Campbell as the new Provost of St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee. The service was attended by members of the cathedral congregation and the diocese, as well as invited guests from across the Scottish Episcopal Church and civic Scotland, including… Continue reading Provost Roxanne Campbell installed in Dundee
New Priest in Charge Appointed for St Cyprian’s, Lenzie
The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Audrey O’Brien Stewart as Priest-in-Charge of St Cyprian’s, Lenzie. Her licensing will take place in St Cyprian’s at 6pm on Tuesday, 5 August. Audrey says, “I am looking forward to this… Continue reading New Priest in Charge Appointed for St Cyprian’s, Lenzie
Synod affirms trans+ community on final day
On the final day of General Synod 2025, members backed a motion which affirmed transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming and intersex people withing the Church after an often emotional but always respectful debate at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh. Specifically, the motion affirmed that trans+ people are made in the image of… Continue reading Synod affirms trans+ community on final day
Synod backs declaration with Catholic Church
A historic Declaration of Friendship between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church in Scotland was agreed on Day Two of General Synod, with Synod members giving overwhelming backing to what will be known as the Saint Ninian Declaration. The friendship agreement articulates and supports a deepening relationship between Episcopalians and Roman Catholics in… Continue reading Synod backs declaration with Catholic Church
General Synod : £10m for new provincial strategy
A new Provincial strategy for the Scottish Episcopal Church will be backed by £10 million of funding over the next five to sevens years, it was announced on the opening day of General Synod 2025. Synod members who gathered at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh heard a joint presentation for the… Continue reading General Synod : £10m for new provincial strategy
Primus welcomes growing fellowship at Assembly
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church welcomed the presence of a Scottish Catholic as Lord High Commissioner as he addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland this week, and rejoiced at the growing fellowship among Scotland’s churches “as we focus together on the task of proclaiming Christ in such a challenging world.”… Continue reading Primus welcomes growing fellowship at Assembly