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Wednesday 06 October 2010
New Bishop elected for Argyll and The Isles- The Very Rev Kevin Pearson is the Bishop-elect of Argyll and The Isles. The See became vacant following the retirement last year of the Rt Rev Martin Shaw who had served the diocese as Bishop for five years.
- Category: Bishops, Dioceses, Argyll & the Isles
Monday 27 September 2010
End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Bill- The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says:
“The College of Bishops made a submission to the End of Life Assistance (Scotland) Committee in May 2010 on the issues raised by the End of Life Assistance [Scotland] Bill.
“The submission recognises the differing views which are held among members of our Church. It draws on resolutions of the Lambeth Conference 1998 and contributions on this subject from the Archbishop of Canterbury.
“The view of the Bishops is that they would be reluctant to see moves to enshrine the right to die through assisted suicide formally enshrined in legislation. However they draw attention to the underlying meaning of 'euthanasia' as 'dying well.' The Church is committed to supporting the hospice movement and to compassionate care of those who face debilitating illnesses which erode human dignity and well-being.'
- Category: Bishops
Wednesday 22 September 2010
Back 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 2010
The 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
Thursday 09 September 2010
Primus condemns planned Koran burning by American pastor- The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunked & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “The burning of holy books is one of the most extreme manifestations of religious intolerance. It dishonours and devalues the faith of those who hold these texts as sacred. I unreservedly condemn the actions of those who plan to attack the Islamic community by desecrating their scriptures. Those who threaten to do this should be aware that, in today's world, this will be seen also as a cultural and political provocation and may put at risk the lives of innocent people."
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Monday 06 September 2010
Permitted changes to the 1982 Scottish Liturgy- Reports in the media over the past 24 hours have suggested that permitted changes to the text of the 1982 Scottish Liturgy have altered the Church’s understanding of God. The permitted changes are, in fact, a small selection of alternative words to replace those which may be considered to be gender specific, particularly those which refer to people in general. The suggested alternatives use language in a way that reflects everyday speech and writing. Since the 1982 Scottish Liturgy was drafted, conventions have changed concerning the use of words which express gender, and the Church is merely seeking to reflect these in its worship. No change in our understanding of God is taking place.
Other churches have been addressing the use of inclusive language in liturgy for some time now and therefore these developments are neither new nor unique to the Scottish Episcopal Church.
A survey was carried out amongst clergy on the use of the 1982 Liturgy three years ago – feedback from this survey requested that the use of inclusive language in liturgies be considered and appropriate alternatives be offered. The production of the list of permitted changes was a response to this request.
- Category: Liturgy
Wednesday 01 September 2010
General Synod 2010- The draft Minutes of the meeting of the General Synod 2010 are now available.
- Category: General Synod 2010
Thursday 26 August 2010
Bishop of Brechin announces early retirement- The Rt Rev Dr. John Mantle, who has been Bishop of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church for five years, has announced that he will take early retirement in October. He will be 65 early next year. Bishop John was diagnosed with a cancer 18 months ago.
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Monday 02 August 2010
Permitted Changes to the 1982 Liturgy- A list of Permitted Changes to the 1982 Liturgy as approved by the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church is now available to download
- Category: Liturgy, Publications
Thursday 29 July 2010
Synod Summary 2010- A summary of this year's General Synod is now available for download in PDF format.
- Category: General Synod 2010
Friday 23 July 2010
The Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney visits Westminster MPs- As part of a sequence of visits to local and national places linked with his diocese (Aberdeen & Orkney) the Rt Rev Dr Bob Gillies recently visited MP’s in Westminster whose constituencies overlap with his diocese. Anne Begg (Aberdeen South) was the principal host for the evening of conversation which also included Frank Doran (Aberdeen North), Eilidh Whiteford (Banff and Buchan) and Sir Robert Smith (Kincardine and Deeside).
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Monday 28 June 2010
Churches have role to play in sustaining rural communities- Speaking in The Scotsman on Saturday 26 June The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church highlights the Rural Commission report received at the recent meeting of the General Synod and the role churches and other faith communities have in helping to sustain rural communities in the future.
- Category: General Synod 2010, Primus
Thursday 17 June 2010
Blessing of Bikes in St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow- For the first time in Scotland cyclists will present their bikes for a blessing at St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow (300 Great Western Road) at 11am on Saturday 19June. The blessing, which will be given by the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth, Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow is part of the Glasgow Cycling Festival and is inspired by the Blessing of the Bikes which has been taking place in New York for the past 12 years.
- Category: Dioceses, Glasgow & Galloway
Tuesday 15 June 2010
Rural Commission Report - General Synod 2010- The Rural Commission Report was introduced at General Synod by the Rt Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and presented by the Rev Professor David Atkinson (Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney). The Report can be downloaded as a PDF document.
- Category: General Synod 2010
Tuesday 15 June 2010
Gender Audit Report - General Synod 2010- The Gender Audit Report was presented to General Synod 2010 by Mrs Elaine Cameron. It is available to download as a PDF document.
- Category: General Synod 2010
Monday 14 June 2010
General Synod 2010- This year's General Synod took take place on 10-12 June in Palmerston Place Church, Edinburgh. Please click here for the Synod Summary, Agenda and Papers and other Synod coverage.
- Category: General Synod 2010
Saturday 12 June 2010
Audio of The Presiding Bishop’s Address to General Synod 2010- Audio of Bishop Katharine's address to Synod.
- Category: General Synod 2010
Saturday 12 June 2010
General Synod 2010 - Friday 11 June- Category: General Synod 2010
Saturday 12 June 2010
Friday Evening Audio Update- An audio update of proceedings at General Synod on Friday Afternoon.
- Category: General Synod 2010
Saturday 12 June 2010
General Synod 2010 - Saturday 12 June- A summary of Saturday's business
- Category: General Synod 2010
