The Primus, the Most Rev. David Chillingworth, speaks on Radio 4’s the Sunday Programme about the Scottish Episcopal Church’s decision to amend its marriage canon and allow nominated clergy to conduct marriages of same-sex partners.
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Primus responds to announcement to request second referendum on Scottish independence
The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The decision of the United Kingdom to leave the European Union is an event with far-reaching consequences, many of which have not yet become visible. In those parts of the United Kingdom which have devolved… Continue reading Primus responds to announcement to request second referendum on Scottish independence
Bishop Mark: a response to President Trump’s ban on refugees
In an article from the Press and Journal, today 3rd February, Bishop Mark speaks out against the ban on refugees by President Trump and his administration. I have waited for a few days before commenting on the travel ban imposed by President Trump. I have waited in hope that the pressure of international political outrage… Continue reading Bishop Mark: a response to President Trump’s ban on refugees
Loving one another – launch of Study Guide to help tackle gender based violence
L-R Kathy Galloway, ex head of Christian Aid Scotland, the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, and Sally Foster-Fulton, Head of Christian Aid Scotland. A biblical discussion study guide on gender based violence which was first used in Brazil and then subsequently in nine other countries around the world, including Angola,… Continue reading Loving one another – launch of Study Guide to help tackle gender based violence
Political engagement in churches
The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church recently met with Deputy First Minister John Swinney as part of the project Meet your MSP set up recently by the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office (SCPO) Bishop David said: “I was grateful for the opportunity… Continue reading Political engagement in churches
Scottish Episcopal Institute Annual lecture
The Rev Professor Mike Higton, Professor in the Department of Theology and Religion, Durham University, will offer the first Annual Scottish Episcopal Institute Lecture on Thursday 20 October 2016 at 4pm in the Martin Hall, New College, Edinburgh. The lecture will be on ‘Teaching and Witness in the Life of the Church’. More details available… Continue reading Scottish Episcopal Institute Annual lecture
Church Relations Officer – General Synod Office
Elspeth Davey will retire from the post of Church Relations Officer in December 2016, after 15 years’ service. This post is now being advertised (see Vacancies below). The closing date for applications is Friday 30 September 2016.
Tracing the rainbow through the rain
The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh, joined hundreds of people last night (15 June) in a vigil to ‘Stand with Orlando’ held in St Andrew’s Square, Edinburgh. Bishop John reflects: “It is hard to estimate numbers. There must have been 500 or more of us, including a redoubtable band of Episcopalians, gathered… Continue reading Tracing the rainbow through the rain
New initiative following Second Annual Meeting of Scottish Episcopal Church and Church of Scotland Ecumenical Committees
The Inter-Church Relations Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Ecumenical Relations Committee of the Church of Scotland held their second annual meeting on 12 May 2016 in advance of the General Assembly and the General Synod. It was a lively and positive discussion during which the group explored ways in which the relationship between… Continue reading New initiative following Second Annual Meeting of Scottish Episcopal Church and Church of Scotland Ecumenical Committees