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Monday 24 May 2010
Primus comments on Synthetic Biology- In responding to headlines about recent advances in synthetic biology The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “The creation of a Synthetic Cell marks a significant step forward in scientific research. It promises an enticing range of possible outcomes: new bio-fuels, clean water, new ways of cleaning up pollution, new vaccines and drugs, new sources of food. For our overcrowded planet, such possibilities are a tempting prospect. It is all too easy either to over-hype the possibilities or to reach for doom-laden language about scientists 'playing God'.
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Friday 14 May 2010
Episcopal Election - Argyll & The Isles- The Electoral Synod met yesterday (13 May 2010) and adjourned after discussion. The result of this is that the right of election will lapse to the Episcopal Synod, as provided in Canon 4 of the Church's Code of Canons.
- Categories: Dioceses, Argyll & the Isles
Friday 07 May 2010
Primus comments on General Election- In commenting on the present outcome of the General Election The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says "We pray regularly for our political leaders. This is a moment at which they particularly need our support in prayer. A gruelling election campaign is going to be followed by a difficult period of discussion before the shape of the next government will emerge. But we also give thanks that the election campaign was able to draw forth a new interest and engagement from people across the community - a sign of new health in our political process."
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Tuesday 04 May 2010
A first for Lay Readers in Scotland- 60 Lay Readers from across Scotland will meet this weekend at Tulliallan for a 48-hour Conference, sponsored by the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway. This is the first time such a gathering has been held in the Scottish Episcopal Church.
- Categories: Dioceses, Glasgow & Galloway
Tuesday 04 May 2010
“by casting our vote we let our voices be heard, we demonstrate the importance of our values”- Church leaders have given their support to an open letter sent recently to various newspapers by the Scottish Inter Faith Council. The letter gives a sign of their unity in encouraging members of the electorate to take seriously their democratic duties and stresses that "by casting our vote we let our voices be heard, we demonstrate the importance of our values and our belief in the common good."
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