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Time for Reflection

The Rt Rev Dr Robert Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, addressed Scottish Parliament in Time for Reflection on Tuesday 21 April.
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Lent 2015

The Right Rev Dr Robert Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, outlines three ways in which you might wish to observe Lent. He suggests giving something up, giving something away, and taking something on.
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Three Person Embryo debate

The Rt Rev Dr Robert Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, who was one of the first Lay Inspectors with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, has written the following reflection on the three person embryo debate, which was published in the Aberdeen Press & Journal on Thursday 5 February 2015.
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Freedom without restraint?

A reflection by The Rt Rev Dr Robert Gillies, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney - published in the Aberdeen Press & Journal on Saturday 17 January 2015.
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Archbishop of Canterbury’s visit to Scotland

“Encouraged” “inspired” and “heartened” were some of the comments expressed by a range of people who met the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Justin Welby during his two day visit to the Scottish Episcopal Church.
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Primus and Archbishop of Canterbury meet with First Minister

As part of his visit to The Scottish Episcopal Church, as part of his tour of the Anglican Communion, The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby and the Primus, the Most Rev. David Chillingworth, met with the newly elected First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon shortly after her first meeting with her cabinet.
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The Primus writes to the First Minister

Bishop David Chillingworth, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, offers prayers and good wishes to the First Minister upon the announcement of his resignation.
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Reconciliation following the Referendum

Reconciliation following the Referendum

A Place for Hope, a cross-denominational body working to enable reconciliation and deep listening across society, has offered materials for use in the wake of the Referendum decision.
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World War I Reflection

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has given his reflection on the Centenary of the First World War.
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New Commonwealth Games Liturgical Material Available

The Scottish Episcopal Church are pleased to provide liturgical material which has been prepared by the Rev Canon James Milne, the new Convener of the provincial Liturgy Committee, for use in connection with the Commonwealth Games.
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Time for Reflection – Petition

The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has submitted a Petition to Scottish parliament regarding Time for Reflection, which can be read here.
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Same-sex Relationships – Cascade Conversation

A dialogue between The Rev Dean Fostekew, Rector of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Edinburgh and The Rev Dave Richards, Rector of St Paul’s & St George’s Church, Edinburgh, following from the recent Cascade Conference on the subject of Same-Sex Relationships.
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