All news entries in the Primus category:
- 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
- Friday 04 December 2009Scotland’s faith leaders support major climate change protest
- Scotland's faith leaders have thrown their weight behind a major climate change protest in Glasgow this weekend.
- Category: Primus
- Friday 06 November 2009Primus 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.
- Category: General, Primus
- Thursday 20 August 2009Primus 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.
- Category: General, Primus
- Tuesday 09 June 2009New Primus to be elected during 2009 General Synod
- An overview of the agenda of this year's General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church, taking place from 11 to 13 June at Palmerston Place Church, Edinburgh.
- Category: General Synod 2009, Primus
- Monday 08 June 2009Interview with The Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, the Primus
- An interview with the Primus as he approaches his last General Synod as Primus.
- Category: General Synod 2009, Primus
- Thursday 09 April 2009To praise God is to triumph
- A reflection for Easter by the Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
- Category: Bishops, Primus
- Tuesday 31 March 2009G20 leaders must not forget promises to the poor
- In a Communiqué issued in advance of the G20 meeting in London, religous leaders in Britain call on the G20 leaders to consider the moral issues at the root of the current financial crisis, and to pay special attention to the needs of poor, marginalised and vulnerable people
- Category: General, Primus
- Monday 05 January 2009Primus comments on Gaza conflict
- The Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says "The escalation of violent reaction to the situation in the Gaza strip by both communities involved is to be greatly deplored."
- Category: General, Primus
- Wednesday 24 December 2008The significance of Christmas is the inclusion of all within the love of God
- The Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “As Christians gather in worship we celebrate the way in which the birth of Jesus makes access to God open to all."
- Category: General, Primus
- Tuesday 16 December 2008‘This is love, not that we loved God but that he loved us’
- A Christmas Message from the Most Rev Dr Idris Jones,
Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
Christmas - The Christ Mass in its very name reminds us of a time when Christians belonged to one Church whose central act of worship was the Mass in which at Christmas and at Easter the great events at the heart of Christian belief were celebrated. Jesus was born, Jesus died, Jesus was raised by God from death. - Category: Primus
- Thursday 31 July 2008Engaging with the Lambeth Conference on every level
- All the Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church are fully engaged with the Lambeth Conference at every level, says the Most Rev Idris Jones, Primus.
- Category: Bishops, Lambeth 2008, Primus
- Thursday 26 June 2008Scotland’s Churches Take Part In ‘National Conversation’
- Eleven Christian church leaders and representatives accepted the Scottish Government's invitation to meet at Holyrood on 19 June as part of the 'National Conversation' on choosing Scotland's future.
- Category: General, Primus
- Friday 21 March 2008Easter Reflection from the Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church
- The prophet Ezekiel experienced many intense visions - one might almost call them night-mares - but the vision of the valley of dry bones resonates strongly with me when reflecting on the Easter Festival...
- Category: General, Primus
- Friday 29 February 2008SEC Welcomes Church of Norway Visitors
- A delegation of church leaders from the Church of Norway, including its Presiding Bishop, the Rt Rev Olav Skjevesland, attended a Choral Evensong at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh before meeting today (29 February) with the Primus and other senior representatives from the Scottish Episcopal Church.
- Category: Bishops, General, Primus
- Sunday 02 December 2007Beyond Christmas: A Message from Scotland’s Christian Leaders
- Peace be with you! We're often told that Christmas is stressful for some and lonely for others and too much of a spending frenzy for the majority. It needn’t be. Christmas is also a time when we look beyond ourselves and when deep down we want only the best for those closest to us and for all who are in need in our world.
- Category: General, Primus
- Thursday 08 November 2007Primus’ Reflection on Remembrance Sunday
- The Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, reflecting on Remembrance Sunday, said: "I have always felt that marking Remembrance in the original way - at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month - was a full tribute to those who have died serving their country, fighting to preserve freedom and sustain justice."
- Category: Bishops, General, Primus
- Tuesday 25 September 2007Primus and Archbishop Take Inclusive Stand at Manchester Cathedral
- A week after Bishops meet in the US to respond formally to the Dar Es Salaam communique, two Anglican primates are to speak at Manchester Cathedral on the need for inclusive theology in the Anglican Communion.
- Category: General, Primus
- Monday 02 July 2007Religious Leaders Unite to Condemn Terrorist Attacks
- The Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, today endorsed a statement issued by the Scottish Inter Faith Council regarding the recent attack on Glasgow airport and incidents in London.
- Category: General, Primus
