Scottish Episcopal Church News

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.' More →; Category: Bishops, Dioceses, Aberdeen & Orkney, General

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 starts at 8.05am and contains "music, real life stories and thoughtful interviews" and is described as "an intelligent and fun start to the day." Further information on the programme can be found on:http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0079g7r More →; Category: General, Primus

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. More →; Category: Dioceses, Brechin, Moray, Ross & Caithness, St 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. More →; 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). More →; Category:

Tuesday 15 September 2009 Minutes of General Synod 2009: Minutes of the 2009 meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church, held from 11 to 13 June, are now available. More →; Category: General Synod 2009

Thursday 20 August 2009 Primus responds to decision by Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill to release Lockerbie bomber: The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “The decision to release Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi is a brave political choice taken in the face of strong pressure from outside Scotland. We respect and honour the courage which the Scottish Government has shown. More →; Category: General, Primus

Wednesday 19 August 2009 Piskie on the Plinth: The Rev Jim Wynn-Evans, a member of Edinburgh Diocese, will be on the fourth plinth in Trafalgar Square, London from 8am-9am tomorrow (20 August). Jim will mime a typical sunday service from his church (Old St Paul’s in Edinburgh) and will appeal for support for the restoration and renewal project at Old St Paul’s. You can watch Jim live on the plinth on www.oneandother.co.uk . More →; Category: Dioceses, Edinburgh, General

Wednesday 12 August 2009 Synod Summary 2009: A summary of the proceedings of this year's General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church is now available for download in PDF format (686Kb). More →; Category: General Synod 2009

Wednesday 22 July 2009 Government urged to reconsider its decision to proceed with a Trident replacement: The Convener of the Church in Society Committee, the Rev Ian Barcroft, calls on the government to reconsider its decision to proceed with a Trident replacement, saying "It is very difficult to defend the possession of weapons of mass destruction with a conditional intent to use them in terms of traditional Christian teaching.” More →; Category:

Tuesday 16 June 2009 The Scottish Episcopal Church Rural Commission - Report to Synod 2009: The report of the Scottish Episcopal Church's Rural Commission referred to at Synod 2009, established to review the current state of the rural church and to plan for the future. More →; Category: General Synod 2009, Mission and Ministry Board

Saturday 13 June 2009 Interview with Bishop David, the newly elected Primus: An interview with Bishop David, the newly elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. More →; Category: General Synod 2009

Saturday 13 June 2009 Saturday Morning Audio Update: Audio update from the last morning of General Synod More →; Category: General Synod 2009

Saturday 13 June 2009 New Primus for the Scottish Episcopal Church: The Rt Rev David Chillingworth was today elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, at an Episcopal Synod held during the annual meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church. More →; Category: General Synod 2009