Challenge and change face Scottish Episcopal Church as it prepares for its annual General Synod

The annual meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church takes place from 6-8 June in St Paul’s & St George’s Church, York Place. Edinburgh. Church members from across Scotland who have been nominated members of General Synod will gather in Edinburgh for the three day meeting at which a range issue, concerns… Continue reading Challenge and change face Scottish Episcopal Church as it prepares for its annual General Synod

General Synod 2019

The proceedings of General Synod will be available via a video livestream which will be activated on the morning of Thursday 6 June at 10.30am when Synod gets underway with the opening Eucharist, during which the Primus (the Most Rev Mark Strange) will deliver his Charge to Synod.

Prayers for Sri Lanka

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church calls for prayers for Sri Lanka. “Following the horrific attacks in Sri Lanka and the immediate responses that many of us made both on Social Media and during our Easter sermons and intercessions, I have continued to… Continue reading Prayers for Sri Lanka

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Scottish faith leaders urge generous response for the Disasters Emergency Committee Cyclone Idai Appeal

Scottish faith leaders including the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church; Church of Scotland Moderator, Right Reverend Susan Brown, and the Muslim Council of Scotland have urged Christians, Muslims and people of other faiths and none to support the Disasters Emergency Committee’s (DEC) Cyclone… Continue reading Scottish faith leaders urge generous response for the Disasters Emergency Committee Cyclone Idai Appeal

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Lent Video Series 2019

Each Sunday in Lent, and every day throughout Holy Week there will be a new video from one of the Dioceses of the Scottish Episcopal Church with reflections and prayers on the imagery and art of Lent. Ash Wednesday The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles reflects on Ash Wednesday in… Continue reading Lent Video Series 2019

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Electoral Synod unable to elect new Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway

Today’s meeting of the Electoral Synod of the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway was unable to achieve a majority vote for a new Bishop to succeed the Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan who retired in October 2018. The Electoral Synod comprises clergy within the Diocese and Lay Representatives from each congregation across the Diocese of Glasgow &… Continue reading Electoral Synod unable to elect new Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway

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Primus says “we must be prepared stand together when people are attacked”

The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “I awoke this morning to hear the news of the atrocious attack in New Zealand, and the appalling number of casualties. Once again we are watching and listening to reports of an atrocity carried out by… Continue reading Primus says “we must be prepared stand together when people are attacked”

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New Provincial Director of Ordinands Appointed

Following a process of advertisement and interview, the Very Rev Ian Barcroft has been appointed as the new full-time Provincial Director of Ordinands with effect from 1 June 2019. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray Ross and Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church said “On behalf of the College of Bishops,… Continue reading New Provincial Director of Ordinands Appointed

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Communiqué from the European Regional Primates’ Meeting, Armagh, Northern Ireland, 27-28 February 2019

Archbishop Richard Clarke (Church of Ireland), Primus Mark Strange (Scottish Episcopal Church), Archbishop John Davies (Church in Wales) and Archbishop Justin Welby (Church of England) pictured at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Armagh, at the close of their meeting. As part of the Regional Primates’ Meetings, the Most Revd and Right Honourable Justin Welby (Archbishop of Canterbury),… Continue reading Communiqué from the European Regional Primates’ Meeting, Armagh, Northern Ireland, 27-28 February 2019