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- Thursday 23 May 2013General Synod 2013 - Agenda and Papers
- General Synod 2013 will take place on 6-8 June at Palmerston Place Church, Edinburgh. The Agenda and Papers are available to download. A live audio stream of the proceedings of General Synod will be available during General Synod. More →
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- Friday 12 April 2013Vocations Sunday - 21 April
- This year, the Scottish Episcopal Church will join other denominations around the world in keeping Easter 4, ‘Good Shepherd Sunday’, as Vocations Sunday. It offers a time to reflect on the baptismal calling of all Christians, and how this is expressed in many different ways. Vocations Sunday is also a reminder of training for ordained ministry. For further information please contact the Rev Alison Peden at PDO@scotland.anglican.org More →
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- Monday 08 April 2013Primus comments on the death of Baroness Thatcher
- The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says "Margaret Thatcher will be remembered for her achievement in becoming Britain’s first woman Prime Minister long after debate about the merits and demerits of her time in office have faded. She was a passionate and dedicated servant of her country. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family as they mourn her." More →
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- Monday 08 April 2013Church can survive and thrive
- In yesterday's Sunday Times and on BBC Radio Scotland's Good Morning Scotland programme today the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church spoke of his support for secular society, saying "I believe that secularisation presents a positive challenge for churches. It encourages us to develop church communities of new quality - disciples who are deeply engaged with their faith and not just of members who belong." More →
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- Friday 29 March 2013We are Easter people
- In his message for Easter, The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says "We greet with joy the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. We look forward to welcoming many people to worship in our churches at Easter. We hope and pray that they will experience joy and hope in our congregations. More →
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- Wednesday 27 March 2013A Church, a Mosque and just a little Mayhem
- Over the past week St John’s Episcopal Church in Aberdeen has hit headlines across the world. Following a week of intense media interest, the Rt Rev Dr Robert Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney has written the following reflection for the Aberdeen Press & Journal: “St John’s Episcopal Church in Aberdeen is a grand, stately building standing high and proud, overlooking Aberdeen rail station. Inside it is an exquisite gem with fine stained glass, beautiful frescoes and a real place of peace on the edge of the city centre. It’s been a place of prayer for well over 150 years... More →
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- Thursday 21 March 2013Primus attends enthronement of Archbishop of Canterbury
- The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church attended the enthronement of Archbishop Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury, and has reported on this in his blog http://www.bishopdavid.net/ More →
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- Wednesday 20 March 2013Response to the Consultation on the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill
- Through the Faith and Order Board of its General Synod, The Scottish Episcopal Church has submitted its response to the Scottish Government's Consultation on the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill. More →
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- Tuesday 19 March 2013Bonds of affection and friendship between Aberdeen Church and Mosque
- There has been widespread media coverage on the relationship between St John's Episcopal Church in Aberdeen and the adjacent Mosque. The Rev Isaac Poobalan, Rector of St John's Church has spoken about his initiative to invite Muslims who were praying outside their already full Mosque into the Church to pray there. The Rt Rev Dr Robert Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, has added his support to this and says:"It would be good to think that we can change the world. Most of us most of the time feel we can’t so don’t bother. But sometimes, someone has a vision that we can do something of global significance on a local scale. This is what is happening between St John’s Episcopal Church on Crown terrace in Aberdeen and the Mosque in its grounds. More →
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- Wednesday 13 March 2013Election of Pope Francis
- The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: "The Scottish Episcopal Church warmly welcomes the election of Pope Francis. He is known for his simplicity of life and his compassionate humility. The church in South America expresses vigorous life and a deep commitment to justice for the poor. God has called him to this ministry at a time when its demands seem overwhelming. We pray that God will equip him with the grace which he needs to fulfil the task. We also pray that his many gifts and his experience will enable him to lead the church forward in mission and service." More →
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- Friday 08 March 2013Welcome Home?
- In writing for The Inverness Courier today The Rt Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness has highlighted what he feels are the injustices of the proposed 'Bedroom Tax', More →
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- Thursday 07 March 2013Spital Sermon at St Lawrence Jewry in the City of London
- The Spital Sermon is a long tradition of the City of London – a sermon preached by an Anglican bishop before the Lord Mayor of London and the assembled Aldermen and others. On Thursday 7 March, The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church preached the Spital Sermon at St Lawrence Jewry in the City of London - on the subject 'The Spread of Truth' More information and details of what the Primus said can be found on his blog 'Thinking Aloud' More →
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- Monday 04 March 2013First Minister and Church Leaders consider common concerns
- First Minister Alex Salmond recently met with Church Leaders to discuss current issues facing society and the Church. Matters discussed included the proposed changes to marriage law, on which views from across the churches were expressed. The Church Leaders highlighted the transformational work done by churches in the community and welcomed the First Minister’s assurance that there is a continuing role for faith in Scottish society. This annual meeting illustrates the increasingly active engagement between churches and civic society in Scotland, both nationally and locally. More →
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- Friday 01 March 2013It’s what hurts that counts
- The Rt Rev Dr Bob Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney recently hit the headlines when he spoke about Centrica’s announcement of over £600 million profits. The Aberdeen Press and Journal ran his comments, below, as front page news. More →
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- Monday 25 February 2013Response to Cardinal O’Brien’s resignation
- The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “Cardinal Keith O’Brien has served his Church and the people of Scotland over many years and it is with sadness that we note his resignation today and the circumstances surrounding his announcement. Our prayers are with the Cardinal and with the Catholic Church in Scotland.” More →
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