The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange, will today (25 March) attend the installation of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev and Rt Hon Dame Sarah Mullally, at Canterbury Cathedral. The special service on the Feast of the Annunciation, which begins at 3pm, will enthrone the first ever female leader… Continue reading Primus at installation of Archbishop of Canterbury
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Rector for St James the Less, Bishopbriggs
Scottish Episcopal Church United Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway St James the Less, Bishopbriggs RECTOR (full-time) St James the Less is a welcoming congregation based in Bishopbriggs, seeking a qualified Anglican Priest to lead us and bring a fresh outlook on our journey of faith and community involvement. They should have a strong pastoral basis… Continue reading Rector for St James the Less, Bishopbriggs
Primus responds to Assisted Dying Bill decision
Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, responds to the outcome of the Scottish Parliament vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: “Last night the Scottish Parliament concluded its lengthy debate on the Member’s Bill introduced by Liam McArthur MSP seeking to permit assisted dying in Scotland,” said the… Continue reading Primus responds to Assisted Dying Bill decision
A century of Episcopal history at Forbes House
As the staff of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church prepare to move to new modern office space in Edinburgh city centre, former Secretary General John Stuart (pictured) looks back on 102 years of history at Forbes House. The move of the General Synod office to new premises in 2026 brings to a… Continue reading A century of Episcopal history at Forbes House
Day of Prayer for the people of the Middle East
As Primus I had planned to visit Jerusalem and the West Bank during Holy Week, writes Bishop Mark Strange. The visit was planned with colleagues from USPG so that we could show support for our friends in the Diocese of Jerusalem and to see for ourselves how things had changed since our last visit. Unfortunately,… Continue reading Day of Prayer for the people of the Middle East
New Bishop elected for Edinburgh
The Diocese of Edinburgh has chosen a new Bishop, following the election yesterday (14 February) of the Rt Rev Dr Dagmar Winter. The Bishop-Elect of Edinburgh is the current Suffragan Bishop of Huntingdon, and will be translated to her new post later in the year. Bishop Dagmar was elected following the retirement of the Rt… Continue reading New Bishop elected for Edinburgh
Edinburgh Episcopal Election to take place on 14 February
The election of a new bishop for the Diocese of Edinburgh will take place on Saturday 14 February at a meeting of the electoral synod. The results of the election will be communicated the following day, Sunday 15 February on Diocesan and Provincial websites and social media channels, as well as directly to all charges… Continue reading Edinburgh Episcopal Election to take place on 14 February
New Rector Appointed for St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas and Christ Church, Dalbeattie
The Rt Rev Dr Nicholas Bundock, Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev Rebecca Haughty as Rector of St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas and Christ Church, Dalbeattie. Her institution is being planned for Thursday, 16 April at 3pm in St Ninian’s Church, Castle Douglas (Whitepark… Continue reading New Rector Appointed for St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas and Christ Church, Dalbeattie
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