The Church of God rejoices in the Rev Dr Margaret Williams who was ordained priest by Bishop Nick on 9 August at St Andrew’s, Ardrossan. Please pray for Margaret, her family, and her ministry at St Peter’s Dalry and St. Andrew’s Ardrossan, in our Diocese, and in the wider Scottish Episcopal Church. The post The… Continue reading The Rev Dr Margaret Williams Ordained Priest at St Andrew’s, Ardrossan

With much joy and love, the Rev Audrey O’Brien Stewart was welcomed by her new congregation of St Cyprian’s, Lenzie, the wider Glasgow regions and the diocese at her licensing as priest in charge last week. We pray for Audrey, her family, and the community of St Cyprian’s as this new ministry begins. The post… Continue reading The Rev Audrey O’Brien Stewart Licensed at St Cyprian’s, Lenzie

Representatives from the diocese were among those making waves at Stranraer in July as they took part in SkiffieWorlds 2025, the World Championships of the St Ayles Class of coastal rowing boat – with everyone declaring the event oarsome. Harriet (second on the right) and her teammates The Rev Harriet Johnston, Priest-in-Charge at Holy Trinity,… Continue reading Making Waves at SkiffieWorlds 2025

Doors Open Days is Scotland’s largest free festival celebrating places and stories, new and old. This September, doors will be opened wide across the country, welcoming visitors to uncover hidden gems and experience familiar places through fresh eyes. And the best part? All Doors Open Days events and activities are free! During Doors Open Days… Continue reading Doors Open Days 2025

Creativity, exciting themes, decent funding and wonderful volunteers have all helped charges around the diocese organise imaginative and well-attended holiday clubs this summer. Variety spiced up the lives of all those young people who went along to St Columba’s, Largs, St John’s, Dumfries, and St Margaret’s, Newlands, for summer activities in the past few weeks… Continue reading Holiday Clubs around the Diocese

A special service of thanksgiving to mark 80 years of Christian Aid will take place at 3pm on Sunday 21 September at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Inverness.   The service will mark the anniversary of the beginnings of the organisation. In 1945, after the end of World War II, an Army Chaplain and Church of Scotland… Continue reading Service to mark 80 years of Christian Aid

This August, Bishop Nick will embark on a three-day tour across Galloway, visiting churches, meeting with congregations, and connecting with communities at the heart of local ministry. From Tuesday 12 August to Thursday 14 August, members of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the wider public are warmly invited to join Bishop Nick at the scheduled… Continue reading Bishop Nick’s Galloway Tour

The Rev Dr Elizabeth Breakey Since arriving in May, Bishop Nick has been conscious of the wide geographical spread of the diocese, the contrast between very urban and very rural contexts within it, and the sheer volume of work, particularly around vacancies, property matters, and statutory responsibilities. In light of this, the Bishop’s Core Group… Continue reading Appointment of Rural Dean

The General Synod Office of the Scottish Episcopal Church is to move to a new home in Edinburgh city centre, while the long-term future of Forbes House is addressed. Modern office space has been identified close to the existing GSO premises, offering strong public transport links and good accessibility, and negotiations on a lease have… Continue reading General Synod Office to relocate in city centre

The General Synod of the Church of England met at the University of York for their summer sessions from 11 to 15 July. The Rt Rev David Railton, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles attended the meeting as the ecumenical representative from the Scottish Episcopal Church, accompanied by Miriam Weibye, the SEC Church Relations Officer… Continue reading Bishop David reports from Church of England Synod