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
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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
Primus thanks Preparatory Committee of Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney during vacant See
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “I would like to thank the Preparatory Committee of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney for all the hard work they undertook as they prayerfully moved through the intricacies of Canon 4 (Of the Election of… Continue reading Primus thanks Preparatory Committee of Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney during vacant See
Election of new Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney to pass to Bishops
The process for electing a new Bishop involves a Preparatory Committee producing a shortlist of a minimum of three candidates for recommendation to the Electoral Synod. The Preparatory Committee has announced today that it has been unable to recommend this minimum number of candidates for the election of a new Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney.… Continue reading Election of new Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney to pass to Bishops
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 speaks on Radio 4’s Sunday Programme
The Primus, the Most Rev. David Chillingworth, speaks on Radio 4’s the Sunday Programme about the Scottish Episcopal Church’s decision to amend its marriage canon and allow nominated clergy to conduct marriages of same-sex partners.
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
Church votes to allow Equal Marriage
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church today voted in favour of altering the church’s Canon on Marriage to remove the definition that marriage is between a man and a woman and add a new section that acknowledges that there are different understandings of marriage which now allows clergy to solemnise marriage between same… Continue reading Church votes to allow Equal Marriage
Bishop John introduces the Motion to change Canon 31
Canon 31 Motion 6 That the amended text for Canon 31 be read for the second time. General Synod 2015 instructed the Faith & Order Board to work on a revised version of Canon 31, deleting section 1 and adding a conscience clause. This amendment to the Canon received its first reading last year and… Continue reading Bishop John introduces the Motion to change Canon 31
Primus’ Charge to General Synod 2017
As you know, I have lived much of my life in very turbulent and difficult times. But it seems to me that the period through which we are living is particularly challenging. The scenes in the Borough Market in London last Saturday were dreadful and frightening – and carry our minds back to Manchester, to… Continue reading Primus’ Charge to General Synod 2017