It is with great sadness that the College of Bishops today announces the death of the Right Reverend Keith Riglin, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles. Bishop Keith died peacefully with family at his side today (24 September) at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley following a short illness. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus,… Continue reading Bishop Keith Riglin RIP (1957-2023)

The provincial Standing Committee announced via an email to General Synod Members this morning that the date of General Synod 2024 has been changed, and will now take place on 13-15 June, instead of 6-8 June as originally planned.  According to the email the decision has “become necessary because of large-scale concerts happening in Edinburgh… Continue reading Dates of General Synod 2024 announced

When the Recovery & Renewal Fund was established by the Provincial Standing Committee, its objective was to help dioceses and charges finance the costs of adapting and changing to meet the challenges and opportunities created by Covid-19 and its aftermath. The one-off allocation of £300,000 worth of funds, intended to help the Church to ‘recover’… Continue reading Recovery & Renewal Fund signposts church recovery

The Rev Dr Jenny Holden has been accepted as one of the 2023 intake of Trinity Leadership Fellows at Trinity Wall Street, described as a diverse cohort of emerging leaders spanning various faith traditions and vocations. Dr Holden, who recently took up a new position as Adviser for Christian Life with the Diocese of Aberdeen… Continue reading Jenny is Scotland’s first Trinity Leadership Fellow

The Rev Dr Jenny Holden has been accepted as one of the 2023 intake of Trinity Leadership Fellows at Trinity Wall Street, described as a diverse cohort of emerging leaders spanning various faith traditions and vocations. Dr Holden, who recently took up a new position as Adviser for Christian Life with the Diocese of Aberdeen… Continue reading Jenny is first Trinity Leadership Fellow from Scotland

To celebrate the beginning of the Season of Creation (1 September – 4 October 2023), the Provincial Environment Group (PEG) is pleased to announce the release of the updated Net Zero Toolkit. This online resource has been completely redesigned to complement the ten core objectives identified in the Scottish Episcopal Church’s Net Zero Action Plan (2023-2030),… Continue reading New Net Zero Toolkit and Net Zero Cards

Following the success of the 2021 conference, “Gender and Liturgy in Conversation”, the “Responding to the Sacred” group of Scottish Episcopalians is preparing for its second conference this September, titled “Responding to the Sacred: Inclusive Liturgies/Porous Walls – New Conversations”. Organised in collaboration with the Liturgy Committee, the event aims to explore how creative practices… Continue reading Online Conference Discusses Liturgical Inclusion

Following the recent appointment of the Rev Dr Michael Hull as the new Principal of the Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI), a vacancy has arisen for the position of Director of Studies. The Director of Studies is entrusted with the significant duty of overseeing all elements of SEI’s dispersed, part-residential, formation-led training course, which is validated… Continue reading Director of Studies at the SEI sought “to encourage and nurture formation”

The Scottish Episcopal Church has taken a significant step forward in its commitment to addressing climate change by appointing Paul Williams as its Net Zero Delivery Director. The announcement was made during the General Synod in June, and Paul has now started in his new position, leading the implementation of the Net Zero Action Plan… Continue reading SEC appoints Net Zero Delivery Director

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church will today (5 July) contribute to a National Service Of Thanksgiving And Dedication for Their Majesties The King and Queen on the occasion of the Presentation of the Royal Honours of Scotland. The service, which will take place at 2.15pm at St Giles’ in Edinburgh, follows on from… Continue reading Primus to offer prayer at dedication service for the King and Queen in Edinburgh