The Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church in the US (TEC) the Most Rev Michael Curry will preach in a special service in St Andrew’s Cathedral, Aberdeen on Sunday 5 November. The Service is being held to install the Rev Dr Canon Charles Robertson from TEC as an Honorary Canon of St Andrew’s Cathedral and… Continue reading Historic bonds of communion shared in visit to Aberdeen by the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church (TEC)
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Primus addresses the Anglican Communion Primates’ Meeting
Primus addresses the Anglican Communion Primates’ Meeting on Scottish Episcopal Church’s decision to change its Canon on Marriage At the Primates’ Meeting today the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church was asked to explain the process undertaken by the Scottish Episcopal Church in its… Continue reading Primus addresses the Anglican Communion Primates’ Meeting
Preparing for the Primates Meeting: A Prayer Diary
As the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church prepares for his first Primates Meeting (in Canterbury 1-6 October) he is asking congregations and churches across Scotland to engage in an act of prayer alongside him in the days leading up to the meeting in… Continue reading Preparing for the Primates Meeting: A Prayer Diary
A prayer for Justice and Peace
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: This past week we have seen death in Sierra Leone, natural disaster aggravated by poverty and exploitation, we have witnessed rage and intolerance in a nation that claims to be the land of the free and on… Continue reading A prayer for Justice and Peace
Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
Today the Episcopal Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church elected the Rt Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness as Primus. Bishop Mark says “I am humbled by the confidence shown in me by my colleagues and I will seek to serve the church as Primus with love and strength. “I am deeply… Continue reading Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
The Primus on the Attack at Finsbury Park Mosque
The Right Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, and former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The vicious attack on worshippers outside the Finsbury Park Mosque is an ominous and deeply concerning development. This indiscriminate violence simply stirs anger and creates division between communities. We stand with all faith communities… Continue reading The Primus on the Attack at Finsbury Park Mosque
Unity in diversity
In response to a statement from Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion (which can be read here), The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has issued a statement commenting on Thursday’s decision… Continue reading Unity in diversity
New Provost for St Mary’s Cathedral Edinburgh
The Bishop of Edinburgh, the Rt Revd Dr John Armes, was delighted to announce that the The Revd John Conway, has been appointed the new Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral. The Revd John Conway has been the Rector of St Martin of Tours, Gorgie/Dalry in Edinburgh since 2001 and will take up his new role… Continue reading New Provost for St Mary’s Cathedral Edinburgh
Manchester attack “cruel and cynical beyond imagining” says Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church
The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “Our prayers today are with the young people and their families – the bereaved and injured of last night’s atrocity in Manchester. Every attack of this kind is an appalling outrage. But to attack a venue… Continue reading Manchester attack “cruel and cynical beyond imagining” says Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church
Primus responds to GAFCON communique
In response to a communique from the GAFCON Primates, The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “In June, the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will reach the final stage of consideration of changes which would make possible same-sex marriage in… Continue reading Primus responds to GAFCON communique