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
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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
Primus’ Charge 2018
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church delivers his charge to The General Synod of The Scottish Episcopal Church [embedded content]
Unity in diversity
In response to a statement from Archbishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, Secretary General of the Anglican Communion (which can be read here), The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The Secretary General of the Anglican Communion has issued a statement commenting on Thursday’s decision… Continue reading Unity in diversity
Primus’ Charge to General Synod 2017
As you know, I have lived much of my life in very turbulent and difficult times. But it seems to me that the period through which we are living is particularly challenging. The scenes in the Borough Market in London last Saturday were dreadful and frightening – and carry our minds back to Manchester, to… Continue reading Primus’ Charge to General Synod 2017
General Synod – Saturday 11 June
Following Morning Worship led by Mr John Davies, Convener of the Liturgy Committee, the final day of General Synod 2016 got underway with the Information and Communication Board session which had been moved from Friday’s agenda following the over-running of the debate on the Canon on Marriage. In his overview of the Church and the… Continue reading General Synod – Saturday 11 June
General Synod – Friday 10 June
Day two of General Synod 2016 began with a report from the Convener of the Committee for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults, Mr Hugh Donald, who highlighted the work that the Committee had undertaken throughout the previous year and identified a number of areas that the Committee and the Provincial Officers were focusing… Continue reading General Synod – Friday 10 June
Statement following the passing of Motion 14
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church has today passed a first reading of a change to its Canon on marriage (Canon 31). The change is to remove from the Canon the doctrinal statement regarding marriage that marriage is to be understood as a union “of one man and one woman.” A first reading… Continue reading Statement following the passing of Motion 14
Alistair Dinnie: meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council
Alistair Dinnie gives his reaction to the recent meeting of the Anglican Consultative Council, of which he is the SEC’s representative.
General Synod – Thursday 9 June
Following the Opening Eucharist, during which the Primus delivered his Charge to Synod, the minutes of the meeting of General Synod 2015 were approved. Presentations were given on Anglican Communion matters – a report by the Primus on the Primates’ Meeting held in March and a report by Mr Alastair Dinnie on the recent meeting… Continue reading General Synod – Thursday 9 June