All news entries in the General category:
- 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."
- Category: General, Primus
- Thursday 07 April 2011Five candidates short-listed in vacancy for new Bishop of Brechin
- Five candidates have been short-listed for the office of Bishop of Brechin which became vacant in October 2010 following the early retirement of the late Rt Rev Dr John Mantle who had served the Diocese of Brechin since 2005. Dr Mantle died in November 2010. The five candidates have been selected by a Preparatory Committee (chaired by the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church) consisting of clergy and lay church members who represent the Diocese of Brechin and the wider Church. The next stage in the selection process is a meeting of each of the candidates with members of an Electoral Synod (representatives of clergy and lay church members from the Diocese of Brechin only). That meeting will take place on Saturday 7 May, with the election of the new Bishop taking place on Wednesday 18 May.
- Category: Dioceses, General, Primus
- Tuesday 22 March 2011Churches unite to launch election website
- Scotland’s most senior Christian figures have come together to urge the country to vote in May’s elections. The Church leaders are encouraging the public and politicians to examine their faith as they prepare to vote in the Scottish Elections. Churches and Christian organisations have produced a shared election resources website: www.churchesvote.org to inform potential voters about Parliamentary and election processes; to collate information about party policies and inspire Christians of all political persuasions to participate in the debate.
- Category: General, Primus
- Monday 07 February 2011Bishop of Edinburgh backs call for rhino monument to paperback bookshop
- In an article in Scotland on Sunday newspaper the Bishop of Edinburgh, the Rt Rev Brian Smith, says that Britian's first paperback only bookshop - opened in Edinburgh in 1959 - deserves to be commemorated as a cultural nexus from which the ideas for the Edinburgh International Book Festival and the Traverse Theatre emerged. Read the full story on the Scotland on Sunday website.
- Category: Bishops, General
- Monday 20 December 2010God with us
- A Christmas message from the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
- Category: General, Primus
- Thursday 02 December 2010New Provincial Director of Ordinands appointed
- The College of Bishops has appointed the Rev Canon Dr Alison Peden as the Provincial Director of Ordinands, taking over from the Very Rev Kevin Pearson who is now Bishop–elect of Argyll & The Isles. Dr Peden is Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Stirling and Canon of St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth and will take up the role of Provincial Director of Ordinands in January 2011.
- Category: General
- Thursday 28 October 2010Scottish Reformation - Marking the Legacy, Imagining the Future
- The legacy of the Scottish Reformation is to be marked with a day conference Scottish Reformation – Marking the Legacy, Imagining the Future,and an evening service at St Giles Cathedral on 3 November 2010. First Minister Alex Salmond will address the conference, which is being hosted by the Joint Commission on Doctrine and will take place at the Storytelling Centre, High Street, Edinburgh from 9am to 5.15pm. Following the conference, a service at St Giles Cathedral will take place at 6pm with guest preacher the Very Rev Dr John Miller.
- Category: General
- Thursday 21 October 2010Dean of Moray, Ross & Caithness responds to RAF Kinloss closure
- Responding to the Government’s defence and security review and the announcement that RAF Kinloss is to close, the Very Rev Cliff Piper Dean of Moray, Ross & Caithness says “the closure of RAF Kinloss will have a devastating impact on the communities surrounding it, not just in economic terms but also in the special relationship the base and the local communities have shared over many years. Families of those serving in the base are very much part of the community, especially in Forres and Elgin. Given that RAF Kinloss is one of only two Nimrod bases in the UK a number of personnel have spent two or more terms of service at Kinloss, resulting in a closer relationship with the local communities than is experienced by other military bases. The loss in the community that this closure will bring is simply immeasurable.”
- Category: General
- Wednesday 20 October 2010The Scottish Episcopal Church in full communion with the Church of Denmark
- The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Denmark became a full member of the Porvoo Communion when representatives of the church signed the Porvoo Declaration in Copenhagen Cathedral on 3 October. This historic occasion was celebrated after a service in Copenhagen Cathedral where representatives of ten Porvoo churches, which includes the Scottish Episcopal Church, participated along with the congregation of the cathedral and many guests from the Anglican congregation in Copenhagen.
- Category: General
- Wednesday 22 September 2010Back to Church Sunday - 26 September 2010
- The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says "Many congregations in the Scottish Episcopal Church will be taking part in Back to Church Sunday on 26 September and inviting friends and neighbours to join them in church. It's an opportunity for us to welcome people who want to 'try out' the experience of church. You may not have been to church since you were a child. Perhaps you are thinking about bringing your own children? Maybe you have never been to church and wonder what part it might play in your life? Whatever your reason is, the people of our congregations will be delighted to welcome you." Details of a Scottish Episcopal Church near you can be found through our online Church Directory.
- Category: General, Primus
- Monday 13 September 2010The Scottish Episcopal Church welcomes the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Scotland
- "Pope Benedict is a world-renowned religious figure. His visit will place questions of faith at the forefront of people's thinking. Our prayer is that the mission of all of our churches will be strengthened by his visit." says the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
- Category: General, Primus
- Tuesday 08 June 2010Reports on Rural Commission Conferences
- Reports on the Rural Commission Conferences held in Inverness on 2 February 2010 and Inverurie on 3 March 2010 are now available to download. A Rural Commission Report and various Motions on the Report will be presented at General Synod 2010.
- Category: General, Mission and Ministry Board
- Thursday 01 April 2010All are welcome
- In an Easter reflection the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: "Good Friday and Easter Day are the centre of the Christian faith story. Our churches will be busy this weekend. Our worship will be full of drama and emotion as we tell again what we believe to be the greatest story of all human history. You will be welcome join us and to be part of that."
- Category: General, Primus
- Monday 25 January 2010Statement of Partnership
- A unique partnership between the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Methodist Church in Scotland and the United Reformed Church, National Synod of Scotland was signed at a special service on Saturday 23 January by the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church; the Rev Lily Twist, Chair of the Methodist Church in Scotland and the Rev John Humphreys, Moderator of the United Reformed Church, National Synod of Scotland.
- Category: General, Primus
- Thursday 21 January 2010Churches sign up to unique partnership
- A unique partnership between the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Methodist Church in Scotland and the United Reformed Church, National Synod of Scotland will be sealed by Church Leaders at a special service on Saturday 23 January at St Ninian’s Episcopal Cathedral, Perth.
- Category: General, Primus
- Monday 18 January 2010Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney challenges makers of Buckfast Tonic Wine
- In a BBC One Scotland programme tonight at 7.30pm - BBC Scotland Investigates: The Buckfast Code the Rt Rev Dr Bob Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, speaks about the social consequences of alcohol abuse and challenges the makers of Buckfast Tonic Wine.
- Category: Dioceses, Aberdeen & Orkney, General
- Saturday 16 January 2010New Bishop elected for Glasgow and Galloway
- The Very Rev Dr Gregor Duncan was today elected the new bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, following the retirement last year of the Rt Rev Dr Idris Jones, who had served the diocese as Bishop for 11 years.
- Category: Bishops, Dioceses, Glasgow & Galloway, General
- Thursday 14 January 2010Primus urges support for critical humanitarian need in Haiti
- The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has urged members of the Scottish Episcopal Church to help support victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti.
- Category: General, Primus
- Wednesday 23 December 2009Shadow over the stable
- A Christmas reflection from the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
- Category: General, Primus
- Thursday 17 December 2009We must protect the earth without inhibiting economic development of poorer nations
- "As a world community, we must protect the fragile earth without inhibiting the movement of poorer nations towards the economic development which will bring new hope and possibility to them.” says the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
- Category: General, Primus
