The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church has today (7 June) adopted a new ecumenical policy in its working with the Church of Scotland – a call to the fundamental, spiritual expression of the unity we seek for all of God’s creation. The policy commits the Scottish Episcopal Church to the support of the… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Church affirms its commitment to unity
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Glasgow and Galloway Episcopal Election to lapse to College of Bishops
It has become clear that the Preparatory Committee for the Episcopal Vacancy in the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway will be unable to present a short list of a minimum of three names from which a new Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway could be elected by the Electoral Synod. A meeting of the Electoral Synod… Continue reading Glasgow and Galloway Episcopal Election to lapse to College of Bishops
Thy Kingdom Come 2019
From Ascension Day to Pentecost (May 30-June 9) congregations and individuals from the Scottish Episcopal Church are joining Christians around the world to pray Thy Kingdom Come. Every day during this period a prayer will be published, written by members of the Scottish Episcopal Church. You can find the prayers so far, and the prayers… Continue reading Thy Kingdom Come 2019
Diocesan Whithorn Pilgrimage Cancelled
Regretfully there has been a double booking for Saturday 14th September and so the Diocesan Whithorn Pilgrimage has to be cancelled. I know there are many in the Diocese who hope this is only a postponement and that we can re-visit this event, especially to encourage young people to experience pilgrimage and learn about Saint… Continue reading Diocesan Whithorn Pilgrimage Cancelled
Challenge and change face Scottish Episcopal Church as it prepares for its annual General Synod
The annual meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church takes place from 6-8 June in St Paul’s & St George’s Church, York Place. Edinburgh. Church members from across Scotland who have been nominated members of General Synod will gather in Edinburgh for the three day meeting at which a range issue, concerns… Continue reading Challenge and change face Scottish Episcopal Church as it prepares for its annual General Synod
Clergy Wellbeing Survey
In response to an enquiry from The Times newspaper, the following response was given: As part of an ongoing review and assessment of personnel and administrative oversight within the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Church’s Personnel Committee carried out a Clergy Wellbeing Survey in February/March this year. The survey was designed as a first step in… Continue reading Clergy Wellbeing Survey
General Synod 2019
The proceedings of General Synod will be available via a video livestream which will be activated on the morning of Thursday 6 June at 10.30am when Synod gets underway with the opening Eucharist, during which the Primus (the Most Rev Mark Strange) will deliver his Charge to Synod.
Prayers for Sri Lanka
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church calls for prayers for Sri Lanka. “Following the horrific attacks in Sri Lanka and the immediate responses that many of us made both on Social Media and during our Easter sermons and intercessions, I have continued to… Continue reading Prayers for Sri Lanka
Primus comments on fire at Notre Dame, Paris
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “As we witnessed the harrowing scenes of destruction during the height of the fire at Notre Dame and as we saw the shock and pain evident on the faces of Parisians and visitors alike, our hearts… Continue reading Primus comments on fire at Notre Dame, Paris
Chrism Mass 2019
Here are some photographs from the Chrism Mass in the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway on the 13th of April 2019 at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, Glasgow. The service was led by the Rt Rev Gordon Mursell.