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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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Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill

The Faith and Order Board of the Scottish Episcopal Church has submitted its response to the Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill Consultation.
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Primus receives Honorary Degree of Doctor of Divinity

The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has received an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Divinity from the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee.
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Cascade Conversation – Listening across the Spectrum

Cascade Conversation – Listening across the Spectrum

As part of the process for discussing same sex relationships throughout the Church, a Cascade Conversation – Listening across the Spectrum – took place in Atholl Palace Hotel, Pitlochry on 29-30 April. About 60 people were present in Pitlochtry for the two day meeting. The participants met in small facilitated groups. At the conclusion of the meeting, each of groups (there were six groups in total) offered a short statement they would wish to be communicated that would reflect their experience of the Cascade Conversation.
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Wishing you a very happy and blessed Easter

In a reflection for Easter, The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says "Christians are Easter people. We celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
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Following in the footsteps of Saint Moluag

The Very Rev Canon Dr Emsley Nimmo, Dean of the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney and Rector of St Margaret’s Church, Aberdeen will take part in a coast to coast walk to raise funds for the St Andrews Cathedral, Aberdeen restoration project.
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Primus pays tribute to Nelson Mandela

Today, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev. David Chillingworth, Bishop of St. Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane, added his tribute to the late Nelson Mandela.
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