Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2026: The DAISY Project

The charity chosen for Bishop Nick’s Lent Appeal 2026 is the DAISY Project. DAISY: Supporting Women and Children to Heal from Domestic Abuse   Who We Are DAISY is a domestic abuse support and advocacy service that has worked in Glasgow for over 25 years. We are a trusted, grassroots organisation providing safe, compassionate and… Continue reading Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2026: The DAISY Project

New Rector for St Oswald’s, King’s Park and St Aidan’s, Clarkston

The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce that following a period of discernment and a linking agreement between the vestries of St Oswald’s, King’s Park and St Aidan’s, Clarkston, the Rev Alison Kate Mathew will be instituted as Rector of the linked charges… Continue reading New Rector for St Oswald’s, King’s Park and St Aidan’s, Clarkston

First Minister attends Net Zero roadshow in Perth

The Scottish Episcopal Church’s Net Zero strategy was given backing by the First Minister, John Swinney, during a roadshow event held in Perth on Saturday. Mr Swinney told delegates who gathered at St Ninian’s Cathedral that the Church has a significant part to play in ongoing public debate about climate change, and welcomed the General… Continue reading First Minister attends Net Zero roadshow in Perth

Holocaust Memorial Day 2026

Today, 27 January, is Holocaust Memorial Day. At 8pm, candles will be lit in homes and throughout communities, while buildings and landmarks are lit up in purple in a collective moment of remembrance. The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Mark Strange said: “Last week at a prayer gathering in St Giles… Continue reading Holocaust Memorial Day 2026

Princess Royal and faith leaders light candles for peace

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined Scottish faith leaders including the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, in a candle-lighting ceremony for peace on Wednesday 21 January at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh. The interfaith gathering, which was convened by Chief Imam Dr Sayed Razawi OBE, centred on the shared… Continue reading Princess Royal and faith leaders light candles for peace

The Rev Dr Elizabeth Breakey Appointed as New Canon

The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Dr Elizabeth Breakey, Priest in Charge of St John’s, Stranraer and St Ninian’s, Portpatrick, as the newest Canon of St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow. Bishop Nick says: “Since joining the Diocese in 2022, Elizabeth has… Continue reading The Rev Dr Elizabeth Breakey Appointed as New Canon

Primus: ‘In this New Year, let us challenge the world by offering the love of God to all’

A New Year message from the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church “The house is now tidy, new gifts put into new places, the kitchen cupboard sorted and Jane has been sowing her onion seeds,” writes Bishop Mark Strange. “These are all signs in the Primus’s home that the beginning of… Continue reading Primus: ‘In this New Year, let us challenge the world by offering the love of God to all’

‘At Christmas, sing with joy and pray for peace’

A Christmas message from the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church: “Our instinct will always be to celebrate the Christmas season, and yet we often find ourselves dwelling on the difficulties and complications the world faces as we journey through the time of Advent. “It is human nature to reflect on… Continue reading ‘At Christmas, sing with joy and pray for peace’

Provincial Environment Group seeks new members

Bishop Ian Paton, Convenor of the Provincial Environment Group (PEG), invites expressions of interest for the appointment of two new members of the PEG. The PEG is an advisory group to the Provincial Standing Committee and was appointed following a decision of the General Synod. The Scottish Episcopal Church is committed to addressing the interconnected… Continue reading Provincial Environment Group seeks new members