The Scottish Episcopal Church

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 Full entry →; 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. Full entry →; 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. Full entry →; 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). Full entry →; 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. Full entry →; 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. Full entry →; Category: General, Primus

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