The Episcopal Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church met in Edinburgh yesterday [23 August] to consider procedure relating to the appeal by the Rt Rev Anne Dyer against her suspension as Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. Earlier this month, Bishop Dyer was suspended by the Primus following the lodging of formal complaints. After notice of… Continue reading Episcopal Synod meets to agree appeal process
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Bishop’s suspension is lifted after appeal lodged
The suspension of the Rt Rev Anne Dyer has been lifted with immediate effect, after the Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney gave notice of an appeal against the decision to suspend her from office. It was announced earlier that Bishop Anne had been suspended by the Primus, Bishop Mark Strange, while canonical process takes place… Continue reading Bishop’s suspension is lifted after appeal lodged
Canonical process confirmed in Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney
The Scottish Episcopal Church can confirm that two formal complaints have been received which allege misconduct by the Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. Due process will now follow, through the clergy disciplinary canon. The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange, has suspended the Bishop from office until further… Continue reading Canonical process confirmed in Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney
Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 12 (7 August)
On Sunday the 2022 Lambeth Conference drew to a close. Conference delegates heard a final speech from the Archbishop of Canterbury and attended the closing worship at Canterbury Cathedral. Archbishop Justin’s final keynote speech centered on the five Anglican Marks of Mission and can be read here. A video version can be watched here. He concluded:… Continue reading Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 12 (7 August)
Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 11 (6 August)
On Saturday, the Bishops attended a plenary session and affirmed the Lambeth Calls on Science & Faith, and the Environment & Sustainable Development. The Conference has also issued a series of public “statements of support” highlighting needs around the world from conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the invasion of Ukraine to… Continue reading Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 11 (6 August)
Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 10 (5 August)
On Friday, the Bishops attended a plenary session and affirmed the Lambeth Call on Discipleship. In the evening the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, delivered his second keynote speech on the theme of Living in the World as a Christian. The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney sat down for a conversation with… Continue reading Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 10 (5 August)
Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 9 (4 August)
On Thursday, the Bishops attended a plenary session and affirmed two Lambeth Calls on Christian Unity and Inter Faith Relations. The Rt Rev Dr Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles, reflects on ecumenism in Scotland following discussions at the Lambeth Conference on Christian Unity. He said: “we heard from a representative from the… Continue reading Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 9 (4 August)
Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 8 (3 August)
On Wednesday, the Conference delegates spent the day at Lambeth Palace in London, hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs Caroline Welby. During the day they heard from Climate activists on the ways the Church must respond to the Climate Crisis and an act of worship was held to launch the Communion Forest: a project for… Continue reading Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 8 (3 August)
Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 7 (2 August)
On Tuesday, the Bishops took part in a plenary session on Reconciliation, as well as the Lambeth Call on the same topic, and the Call on Human Dignity. The Call on Reconciliation was affirmed by the conference as Bishops shared their commitment to justice, accountability and prayer. There will be a further report on the Reconciliation Call… Continue reading Lambeth Conference Round-up: Day 7 (2 August)
College issues statement after Human Dignity Call
Bishops at the Lambeth Conference today discussed the Human Dignity Call, which has been the subject of significant attention since the detail of each Lambeth Call was published shortly before the Conference started. The discussion was dignified and respect for differing views was shown during the session, following opening remarks from Archbishop Justin Welby, which… Continue reading College issues statement after Human Dignity Call