The Primus was a guest on BBC Radio Scotland programme Sunday Morning, where he spoke about his great respect for Her Majesty the Queen and recalled his memories of her influence on his life as a child in Aberdeenshire. Admitting that the last few days since the Queen’s death had been more emotional than he… Continue reading Primus recalls childhood memories of The Queen

Fourteen Church leaders who make up the Scottish Church Leaders’ Forum have issued a statement on the death of Her Majesty the Queen. The signatories, who include Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, said: “We join with the Nation in offering our thanks to God for the life of Her Majesty Queen… Continue reading Church Leaders’ statement on the death of Queen

The Liturgy Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church has produced three prayers, approved by the College of Bishops, to mark the death of the monarch, the repose of the deceased monarch, and the accession of the new monarch. They are as follow:   Prayer for the death of the monarch Almighty and eternal God, you… Continue reading Prayers to mark the death of The Queen and accession of The King

The Scottish Episcopal Church is deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96 after reigning for 70 years. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, said: “Today we will gather in prayer and sorrow as we mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen… Continue reading Primus pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of the Scottish Episcopal Church

The meeting of the Episcopal Synod scheduled for today [Monday 5 September] has been postponed. The meeting, which was arranged to consider the appeal by the Rt Rev Anne Dyer against her suspension as Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, has been rescheduled for Monday 19 September. The Episcopal Synod members agreed to the postponement after… Continue reading Meeting of Episcopal Synod postponed

The 2021 Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) Lecture, the seventh in the annual series, will be given by the The Rev Professor Sarah Coakley FBA, The SEI announced this morning that this year’s SEI Lecture will be given by the Rev Professor Sarah Coakley FBA on the topic: ‘Worship and Desire in the Anglican Tradition: Why… Continue reading Booking open for annual SEI Lecture on 20 October

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

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

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