The First Women Priests with the Rt Rev Anne Dyer On Saturday 14 December, a special service was held at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the first ordinations of women priests in the Scottish Episcopal Church. The following is the sermon preached by the Rev Canon Dr Anne Tomlinson Of all… Continue reading 25 years since the first ordinations of Women Priests
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Advent Reflections and Prayers
Throughout Advent there will be a reflection or prayer from various voices throughout the Church. They will be published on social media and on our website. The first reflection, for Advent Sunday comes from the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church: “As we enter… Continue reading Advent Reflections and Prayers
Prayer resources: Weekend of Prayer for Political & Community Reconciliation
At the end of the last week, the College of Bishops issued a call to prayer for the Brexit situation this coming weekend. The Primus’ short statement can be read here. The Primus indicated “We know that the many gifted ministers within this Church will have resources at hand to use over the weekend but… Continue reading Prayer resources: Weekend of Prayer for Political & Community Reconciliation
Scottish Episcopal Church to hold Prayer Weekend for Political and Community Reconciliation
Following the announcement earlier this month, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has asked each congregation to open their doors on the weekend of 5 and 6 October to create a space for people in their community to offer prayer. The College hopes that the Church can offer this opportunity for reflection… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church to hold Prayer Weekend for Political and Community Reconciliation
The College of Bishops Sign Joint Declaration of Ecumenical Solidarity with the Amazon
The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has endorsed and signed the following declaration from the Latin American Churches in response to the ongoing crisis in the Amazon Rainforest: God speaks to us of all creation. Heaven and Earth proclaim the presence of the love of God that gives us life in the forest,… Continue reading The College of Bishops Sign Joint Declaration of Ecumenical Solidarity with the Amazon
Joint Statement from Scottish Religious Leaders on the Attack in New Zealand
Friday’s tragic events in two Mosques in New Zealand is deeply shocking and has caused us all great pain. As people of faith, we lock arms in solidarity with all those affected by this heinous crime. We share in remembrance and prayer for the deceased, the injured, their families and all those who have suffered… Continue reading Joint Statement from Scottish Religious Leaders on the Attack in New Zealand
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
A statement by the Primus for Holocaust Memorial Day
Every year the events of the Holocaust are marked on 27th January. The year the Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, offers the following statement: Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. With it falling on a Sunday this year I hope that across the world those who will be in Church will find a moment to… Continue reading A statement by the Primus for Holocaust Memorial Day
Primus Visits the Anglican Communion Office
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church spoke to the Anglican Communion News Service during a recent visit to the Anglican Communion Office in London. [embedded content]
The Primus responds to the Brexit vote result
Tonight the UK parliament has voted against the deal that had been negotiated by the UK government, we now enter into unknown territory. Whatever your opinion of the merits or otherwise of our membership of the European Union, please, if you pray, pray tonight for those who will undoubtably suffer from the uncertainty that continues.… Continue reading The Primus responds to the Brexit vote result