Scottish Episcopal Church United Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway Christ Church, Dalbeattie and St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas Is God calling you to ministry in beautiful southwest Scotland? RECTOR (full-time) We seek a Rector for our two congregations who: •has an approachable personality with a genuine commitment to nurturing the spiritual lives of others •is a… Continue reading Rector for Christ Church, Dalbeattie and St Ninian’s, Castle Douglas
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New Vice-Provost Installed at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow
The Rev Canon Sarah Shaw was installed as Vice-Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral at a special Choral Evensong service on 8 June 2025. Livestream recording: here. Find more photos on our Facebook page: here. St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow was delighted to announce the appointment of the Rev Canon Sarah Shaw as the new Vice-Provost… Continue reading New Vice-Provost Installed at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow
Retirement of Christine Hughes, our Office Manager
Our Office Manager and Bishop’s PA, Mrs Christine Hughes, retires today, marking the end of an era at the Glasgow and Galloway Diocesan Office. For over 20 years, she has often been the first port of call for clergy and laity alike, managing myriad requests and responsibilities. Christine joined the Diocese on 6 July 2004.… Continue reading Retirement of Christine Hughes, our Office Manager
Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Killing of George Floyd
A service marking the fifth anniversary of the killing of George Floyd took place on Sunday, 25 May, at St John’s Church, Waterloo Road, London. A copy of the service booklet can be downloaded here. Bishop Nick represented the Scottish Episcopal Church, serving as one of the co-celebrants alongside ecumenical colleagues. He led the… Continue reading Marking the Fifth Anniversary of the Killing of George Floyd
Vice-Provost to Lead Acts of Worship on BBC Radio Scotland
The Rev Canon Sarah Shaw, Vice-Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow will lead four acts of worship on BBC Radio Scotland’s New Every Sunday programme, beginning on 29 June at 7am. Commenting, Canon Sarah said: “I’m excited to be presenting New Every Sunday on BBC Radio Scotland over the next four weeks. The series is… Continue reading Vice-Provost to Lead Acts of Worship on BBC Radio Scotland
Second General Synod to be held in September
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will meet for a second time this year for the specific purpose of making an amendment to the Canon for electing bishops in time for use during a forthcoming episcopal vacancy. The meeting, which will take place online, will take place on Tuesday 9 September and is… Continue reading Second General Synod to be held in September
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
Provost Roxanne Campbell installed in Dundee
A special service took place on 31 May to mark the installation of the Very Rev Roxanne Campbell as the new Provost of St Paul’s Cathedral, Dundee. The service was attended by members of the cathedral congregation and the diocese, as well as invited guests from across the Scottish Episcopal Church and civic Scotland, including… Continue reading Provost Roxanne Campbell installed in Dundee
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