The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church have been praying for and supporting all those involved in the debate on Brexit as well as those who believe they will be adversely affected by the outcomes of the debate and decisions made. The College says: “As the debate has continued and Parliament’s inability to… Continue reading College of Bishops comments on the EU Exit debate

Three candidates have been short-listed for election to the office of Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, following the retirement of the Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan in October 2018, having served the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway as Bishop since 2010. The three candidates have been selected by a Preparatory Committee consisting of clergy and… Continue reading Three candidates short-listed in vacancy for new Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway

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

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

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

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

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.

The Very Rev Andrew Swift will be consecrated and installed as the new Bishop of Brechin in St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee on Saturday 25 August. The Rev Canon Ian Paton will be consecrated and installed as the new Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane in St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth on Saturday 20 October.