http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/ en press@scotland.anglican.org Copyright 2011 Scottish Episcopal Church 2011-12-20T08:34:10+00:00 http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/short_list_for_election_for_new_bishop_of_edinburgh/ http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/short_list_for_election_for_new_bishop_of_edinburgh/#When:08:34:10Z Three candidates have been short-listed for election to the office of Bishop of Edinburgh which became vacant in August 2011 following the retirement of the Rt Rev Brian Smith, who had served the Diocese of Edinburgh since 2001. The candidates are: the Very Rev Dr John Armes, Dean of the Diocese of Edinburgh and Canon of St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh; Rector of St John the Evangelist church, Edinburgh; the Rev Michael Parker, Senior Minister for English-speaking congregations, All Saints Cathedral, Cairo; the Rev Canon Dr Alvyn Pettersen, Canon Theologian of Worcester Cathedral. 2011-12-20T08:34:10+00:00 http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/christmas_reflection/ http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/christmas_reflection/#When:16:15:30Z In his Christmas reflection the Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church suggests that our society is still a place of unacceptable imbalances in the distribution of wealth. 2011-12-19T16:15:30+00:00 http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/scottish_episcopal_church_responds_to_same_sex_marriage_consultation/ http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/scottish_episcopal_church_responds_to_same_sex_marriage_consultation/#When:14:13:30Z The Scottish Episcopal Church has today submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation document on the registration of civil partnerships and same sex marriage through the Faith and Order Board of its General Synod. 2011-12-06T14:13:30+00:00 http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/primus_and_dean_of_edinburgh_visit_occupy_edinburgh/ http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/primus_and_dean_of_edinburgh_visit_occupy_edinburgh/#When:15:10:58Z The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Very Rev Dr John Armes, Rector of St John’s Episcopal Church, Princes Street and Dean of Edinburgh met yesterday with members of Occupy Edinburgh in St Andrews Square. Following the visit, the Primus commented “'We were warmly welcomed at the Occupy encampment in St Andrews Square. As a church, we try to build relationships and engage in dialogue in every part of our society. This visit was part of that developing picture." Primus 2011-11-15T15:10:58+00:00 http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/we_are_called_to_seek_just_treatment_for_those_most_vunerable_in_hard_econo/ http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/we_are_called_to_seek_just_treatment_for_those_most_vunerable_in_hard_econo/#When:17:18:26Z The Occupy Movement which has arisen in cities across the world is a sign of the deep impact of the continuing economic crisis. The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “The Occupy Movement has the potential to become a 'people movement' which challenges our society to debate and explore the values on which our future economic life will be built. There is a widespread feeling that issues regarding the banking and financial sector have not yet been firmly or adequately addressed by governments. The concern of churches with these issues is rooted in the teaching of Jesus. We believe that we are called to be concerned for the poor and to seek just treatment for those who are most vulnerable in hard economic times. Primus 2011-11-07T17:18:26+00:00 http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/draft_minutes_of_general_synod_2011/ http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/draft_minutes_of_general_synod_2011/#When:11:08:05Z The draft Minutes of General Synod 2011 are now available for download. General Synod 2011 2011-10-14T11:08:05+00:00 http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/primus_discusses_relationship_between_church_and_state/ http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/primus_discusses_relationship_between_church_and_state/#When:09:58:32Z In his weblog www.bishopdavid.net The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church discusses the relationship between Church and State in light of the controversy surrounding the Scottish Government’s consultation on same sex marriage and other related issues. In referring to the Scottish Episcopal Church’s response to the consultation on same sex marriage, Bishop David says “The definition of marriage set out in our Canons is that, ‘marriage is a physical, spiritual and mystical union of one man and one woman’. That is the position of our church. It’s a difficult issue for us – as it is for all churches and faith groups. We have among our membership people who feel passionately that change is needed – and those who feel equally strongly that we should resist any attempt to broaden society’s understanding of marriage. The consultation period is very short Among the things we shall say will be that if – and it’s a big ‘if’ – we were to consider changing our canonical definition of marriage, that would require a two-year process in our General Synod, the outcome of which could not be predicted with any certainty." Primus 2011-10-13T09:58:32+00:00 http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/new_bishop_of_brechin_installed_in_special_cathedral_ceremony/ http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/new_bishop_of_brechin_installed_in_special_cathedral_ceremony/#When:11:29:08Z The Rt Rev Dr Nigel Peyton was consecrated and installed as the Bishop of Brechin in a special service at 2.30pm on Saturday 8 October in the Cathedral Church of St Paul, Dundee. Bishops, Dioceses, Brechin 2011-10-12T11:29:08+00:00 http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/service_of_the_word/ http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/service_of_the_word/#When:20:52:13Z A Service of the Word has been authorised by the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church for experimental use for a period of two years from October 2011. Liturgy 2011-10-06T20:52:13+00:00 http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/celtic_bishops_gather_in_scotland_for_bi-annual_conference/ http://www.scotland.anglican.org/index.php/news/entry/celtic_bishops_gather_in_scotland_for_bi-annual_conference/#When:10:22:35Z The diocesan bishops of the Anglican celtic churches (Scotland, Ireland and Wales) together with their primates are meeting in Pitlochry from Monday 26th to Thursday 29th September. The bishops of the celtic churches meet together every two years and each of the three provinces takes it in turns to host the meeting. 2011-09-28T10:22:35+00:00