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Synod presentations now available to watch again

Four of the main presentations delivered at this month’s General Synod meeting in Edinburgh are now available to watch again on the Scottish Episcopal Church’s YouTube channel. The recordings have been made available so that the presentations on the Nicene Creed, Charity Law, Net Zero and Assisted Dying are available to share within dioceses or… Continue reading Synod presentations now available to watch again

New Priest in Charge Appointed for St Cyprian’s, Lenzie

The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Audrey O’Brien Stewart as Priest-in-Charge of St Cyprian’s, Lenzie. Her licensing will take place in St Cyprian’s at 6pm on Tuesday, 5 August. Audrey says, “I am looking forward to this… Continue reading New Priest in Charge Appointed for St Cyprian’s, Lenzie

Synod affirms trans+ community on final day

On the final day of General Synod 2025, members backed a motion which affirmed transgender, non-binary, gender non-conforming and intersex people withing the Church after an often emotional but always respectful debate at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh. Specifically, the motion affirmed that trans+ people are made in the image of… Continue reading Synod affirms trans+ community on final day

Synod backs declaration with Catholic Church

A historic Declaration of Friendship between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Catholic Church in Scotland was agreed on Day Two of General Synod, with Synod members giving overwhelming backing to what will be known as the Saint Ninian Declaration. The friendship agreement articulates and supports a deepening relationship between Episcopalians and Roman Catholics in… Continue reading Synod backs declaration with Catholic Church

Primus welcomes growing fellowship at Assembly

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church welcomed the presence of a Scottish Catholic as Lord High Commissioner as he addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland this week, and rejoiced at the growing fellowship among Scotland’s churches “as we focus together on the task of proclaiming Christ in such a challenging world.”… Continue reading Primus welcomes growing fellowship at Assembly

Special service marks 80 years of Christian Aid

The Rt Rev Dr John Armes attended a special service on Saturday 17 May marking the 80th anniversary of Christian Aid. The service, which took place at St Giles’ in Edinburgh, included music from the Wild Goose Collective, Sisken Green and poetry especially written for the anniversary, as well as keynote address from John Swinney… Continue reading Special service marks 80 years of Christian Aid