The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The results of the 2016 Scottish Church Census are on some levels entirely predictable. Historic institutional churches are in decline across the developed world, particularly when seen against the ‘narrow band’ measurement of church attendance.… Continue reading 2016 Scottish Church Census

In his Easter Sermon the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “‘I have seen the Lord’ – That is Mary’s straightforward and startling personal testimony. She has come to the tomb of Jesus with Simon Peter and with the disciple whom Jesus… Continue reading The life-giving love of God will always move the stones away from the places of death – The Primus’ Easter Sermon

The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Argyll and The Isles says: “Fear of terrorism, fear of not winning, fear of being found out, fear of not being important. And the greatest human fear, who cares anyway? God cares. That’s the truth of the resurrection story. Jesus calls me by my name, as he called… Continue reading Fear is the real issue Jesus addresses at his resurrection – The Bishop of Argyll and The Isles

In writing for The Courier newspaper during Holy Week The Rt Rev Dr Nigel Peyton, Bishop of Brechin said: “The recent media coverage of civilian Syrian families killed and injured by chemical weapons in a Damascus suburb fills us with despair. Surely civilised people cannot stand back and allow the barbaric Assad regime to continue… Continue reading Easter brings an assurance that evil and despair will never prevail – The Bishop of Brechin

As part of his Easter Sermon, the Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, says: “When catastrophe strikes we always have a choice about how to react. We can be beaten by it and embittered, or we can allow it to be transformed into something positive. This is why I was so impressed by… Continue reading The Challenge of Easter – The Bishop of Edinburgh

The Rt Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness says: “As I consider what I could be saying in an Easter message, what new things could I be teasing out of the Gospel story, how could I reinterpret the Easter events I walked up to the church at the top of my garden… Continue reading Easter Reflection – The most remarkable and constant message – Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness

The Church’s Youth Network is celebrating 20 years of the Scottish Episcopal Church’s Youth Week. Celebrations take place this weekend (1 & 2 April) hosted by St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh Saturday 1 April: 12-6pm Family–friendly fun day with bring and share lunch and The Great Glen Bake Off 6.30-9pm Ceilidh Sunday 2 April: 10.30am Cathedral… Continue reading Celebrating 20 years of the Provincial Youth Week

The Right Rev Dr Nigel Peyton has announced that he will retire as Bishop of Brechin on 31 July 2017. Bishop Nigel was consecrated Bishop of Brechin in St Paul’s Cathedral Dundee in 2011, returning to the Diocese and city where his ministry began in 1976. In announcing his retirement, Bishop Nigel said, “I shall… Continue reading Bishop of Brechin announces his retirement

A poster and application form are now available to download for ‘Glen 17’ – the Scottish Episcopal Church Youth Week at Glenalmond College, Perthshire which takes place 23-29 July. glen17form glen17poster For more details, please contact your Diocesan Youth Officer, or e-mail The Rev Tembu Rongong rector@stpj.org.uk