Provincial Environment Group logo is given stained glass design to show ‘flourishing future’

A stained-glass design of the Provincial Environment Group logo has been unveiled, colourfully illustrating the ten core objectives laid out in the Net Zero Action Plan. The original PEG logo was designed by Group member Robert Woodford in 2022, who described it as “bringing a holistic approach across committees and boards to help move the… Continue reading Provincial Environment Group logo is given stained glass design to show ‘flourishing future’

Primus leads joint message opposing Migration Bill

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church is among leaders from Muslim, Christian and Jewish faiths who have joined forces to voice their opposition to the Illegal Migration Bill at the start of Refugee Week. The Primus, Bishop Mark Strange, is the opening contributor to a video message co-ordinated by Together With Refugees, a coalition… Continue reading Primus leads joint message opposing Migration Bill

Provincial Youth Pilgrimage to Iona, October 2023

The Provincial Youth Pilgrimage to Iona in October 2023 is open for bookings. Here, Provincial Youth Co-ordinator Claire Benton-Evans asks if there is a young person connected to your church who would benefit from the experience of pilgrimage and retreat in a beautiful place? When I tell someone that I work with young people in… Continue reading Provincial Youth Pilgrimage to Iona, October 2023

Synod gives its backing to Net Zero Action Plan

The action plan to meet the Scottish Episcopal Church’s goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2030 was approved at the conclusion of the opening day of General Synod 2023. Three years ago, Synod had recognised that urgent action was required in relation to the global climate emergency and that the church should work towards… Continue reading Synod gives its backing to Net Zero Action Plan

Custodianship of Creation highlighted by Primus

The road to Net Zero and the custodianship of Creation was at the heart of the opening address from the Primus as the 2023 General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church opened in Edinburgh this morning. Synod members have gathered at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church for the three-day meeting, with a small… Continue reading Custodianship of Creation highlighted by Primus

Time for Reflection – The Rev Markus Dünzkofer (30 May 2023)

The Rev Markus Dünzkofer, Rector of St John’s, Princes Street, Edinburgh, addressed the Scottish Parliament this week during Time for Reflection, highlighting the roles of church and state, as well as imposter syndrome in clerical and elected offices. Rev Markus told MSPs of Lutheran pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s “vision for the role of the church in… Continue reading Time for Reflection – The Rev Markus Dünzkofer (30 May 2023)

General Synod 2023 highlights include Net Zero Action Plan and first ever address by Moderator

The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will meet at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh, from Thursday 8 June to Saturday 10 June 2023. The agenda and papers have now been sent to members and published here on the Scottish Episcopal Church website, detailing the business scheduled. Among the headline items… Continue reading General Synod 2023 highlights include Net Zero Action Plan and first ever address by Moderator

Enable Grant launched to support projects for children, young people and their families

The Church in Society Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church has relaunched its grant funding scheme to support projects which work to enable life in all its fulness for children, young people and their families. The Enable Grant, which was previously known as the Child Poverty Grant, can be used to access up to £5000… Continue reading Enable Grant launched to support projects for children, young people and their families

Primus reflects on a historic moment at Westminster

After the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey , the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, looked back on a celebration that had been “more overwhelming than I had even imagined.” The Primus was honoured to present the Sovereign’s Sceptre with Cross just before King Charles… Continue reading Primus reflects on a historic moment at Westminster

‘A privilege to represent our church at Coronation’

On the eve of the Coronation Service at Westminster Abbey tomorrow, the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, looks ahead to the spectacle that will unfold and reflects on a couple of busy days in London in the build-up to the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. At the… Continue reading ‘A privilege to represent our church at Coronation’