After eight years as Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, the Rt Rev Ian Paton is to stand down later this year as he retires from full-time ministry. The news of Bishop Ian’s departure from the College of Bishops was announced at General Synod this month, when the Primus, Bishop Mark Strange, confirmed that… Continue reading Bishop Ian Paton set to retire on All Saints’ Day

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Bishop of Edinburgh have offered prayers and support to the Muslim Community in Edinburgh and across Scotland following a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in the capital city. Reports have said that attacks began near a mosque in the west of the city, where two men… Continue reading Bishops show support for Muslim community after horror attacks

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Bishop of Edinburgh have offered prayers and support to the Muslim Community in Edinburgh and across Scotland following a series of suspected anti-Muslim attacks in the capital city. Reports have said that attacks began near a mosque in the west of the city, where two men… Continue reading Bishops show support for Muslim community after horror attacks

On the final day of the 2026 General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church, it was an unscheduled motion which prompted the greatest debate and a very close outcome, settled by just a handful of votes. On Day One of Synod, members had heard from Provincial Youth members who outlined their hopes for what full… Continue reading Day 3 of Synod: Proposal to elect designated youth members wins backing

On the final day of the 2026 General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church, it was an unscheduled motion which prompted the greatest debate and a very close outcome, settled by just a handful of votes. On Day One of Synod, members had heard from Provincial Youth members who outlined their hopes for what full… Continue reading Day 3 of Synod: Proposal to elect designated youth members wins backing

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion addressed the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church for the first time in 21 years, when members heard the Rt Rev Anthony Poggo pay warm tribute to the Church during the final session of the three-day meeting at the Stirling Court Hotel. On his first visit to… Continue reading SEC ‘incredibly valued’ says Secretary General of Anglican Communion

The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion addressed the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church for the first time in 21 years, when members heard the Rt Rev Anthony Poggo pay warm tribute to the Church during the final session of the three-day meeting at the Stirling Court Hotel. On his first visit to… Continue reading SEC ‘incredibly valued’ says Secretary General of Anglican Communion

The direction and progress of the Legacy of Slavery Working Group was one of the main sessions on Day Two of General Synod 2026, held at the Stirling Court Hotel. The Working Group was set up to look into the Scottish Episcopal Church’s links to the transatlantic slave industry, and in an introduction to this… Continue reading Day 2 of Synod: Legacy of slavery explored