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Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney with MSPs

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Friday 13 November 2009
Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney meets with North East and Island MSPs
The Rt Rev Dr Bob Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, has visited the Scottish Parliament to meet with MSPs representing the North East of Scotland and the Northern Islands, for a full and frank exchange of views on the issues surrounding minimum pricing of alcohol and the controversial use of heroin as a substitute to the methadone programme for drug addiction. More →
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Tuesday 10 November 2009
Church repair goes interactive
Repairing and maintaining Scotland’s historic churches and places of worship often requires traditional skills and materials. A new CD Rom produced by Historic Scotland will give advice on a range of building techniques to guide this vital work.The INFORM Church CD looks at the best ways of dealing with damp, roof repairs, timber decay, ventilation, energy efficiency, masonry and pointing repairs in traditional buildings as well as the care of graveyards. Full entry →
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Friday 06 November 2009
Primus guest on BBC Radio Scotland’s Sally on Sunday programme
The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church is Sally Magnusson's 'hour-long guest' on this week's (Sunday 8 November) Sally on Sunday programme on BBC Radio Scotland. The programme is available on the BBC iPlayer till 14 November. Full entry →
Category: GeneralPrimus
Thursday 05 November 2009
‘Nettle that is alcohol misuse must be grasped’ says Scottish Bishop
The Rt Rev Dr Bob Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney is calling on Scottish Parliament to adopt the forthcoming Alcohol Bill, saying 'Some bits of the Bill are going to be controversial, especially minimum pricing. However if our nation and each of us within it is to have a healthy future then the nettle that is alcohol misuse must be grasped.' Full entry →
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Thursday 15 October 2009
New diocesan websites
New websites have been launched for the Dioceses of Brechin; Moray, Ross and Caithness; and St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane. Full entry →
Category: DiocesesBrechinMoray, Ross & CaithnessSt Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane
Thursday 15 October 2009
Meeting of primates and presiding bishops of the Porvoo Communion
Climate change, diaspora congregations and the understanding of communion amidst the current economic crisis were among the topics discussed as the primates and presiding bishops in the Porvoo Communion met in Porvoo, Finland from 12 to 13 October. Full entry →
Category: Bishops
Friday 25 September 2009
‘Come as you are’ - Churches invite people ‘Back to Church’ this Sunday
Churches across Scotland are expecting to double their congregations this Sunday, as part of the ‘Back to Church Sunday’ initiative. In this year of Homecoming, Episcopal churches across Scotland are inviting people ‘back to church’ this Sunday (27 September). Full entry →
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The November 2009 edition of inspires, the magazine of the Scottish Episcopal Church, includes:

  • Thinking about Mission
  • Remember!
  • Living Positively
  • Pilgrim Paths

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inspires Magazine

inspires November 2009 cover

November 2009 edition:

The November 2009 edition of inspires, the magazine of the Scottish Episcopal Church, includes:

  • Thinking about Mission
  • Remember!
  • Living Positively

More about inspires »


Prayer for the Week

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Friday 20 November 2009

'Almighty God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the resurrection and the life: raise us, who trust in him, from the death of sin to the life of righteousness, that we may seek those things which are above, where he reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.'