COP26 News from the Scottish Episcopal Church

This page shows all the stories relating to COP26 from the Scottish Episcopal Church.  For the main hub, and for online worship, please see this page.

Anglican delegation meets with Papal Nuncio - As the COP26 meeting in Glasgow saw the first draft agreements published for negotiation over the next couple of days, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church joined delegates in the conference ‘Blue Zone’ for climate crisis discussions. The Most… ... read more >>
Primus joins Christian Aid’s service of solidarity for climate justice - The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, participated this evening (9 November) in a special ecumenical service of solidarity for climate justice at COP26, with a special focus on the Amazon. The service, organised by Christian Aid, featured music and… ... read more >>
Anglican Delegation leader meets First Minister to discuss climate justice support - Anglican Communion Delegation leader Archbishop Julio Murray met First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today, along with other faith leaders from the Global South, to discuss the needs of that part of the world and how countries like Scotland can support international… ... read more >>
Primus offers blessing at COP26 ecumenical service for Christians from around the world - A special COP26 service involving Christian churches and organisations from around the world was held at Glasgow Cathedral (St Mungo’s). The event, organised by Glasgow Churches Together, was attended by guests from countries including Australia, Fiji, and Zimbabwe, as a… ... read more >>
Voice of those marching must be heard, says Primus - As a reported 100,000 people marched through Glasgow on the Global Day of Action for Climate Justice, they were joined by the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church who urged everyone to think about not just the words of politicians… ... read more >>
SEC on the march for climate justice at COP26 - Members of the Scottish Episcopal Church will be marching with the Faiths & Beliefs Bloc at the COP26 Global Day for Climate Justice on Saturday [6 November]. People from different faiths and beliefs will march together for climate justice through… ... read more >>
Primus meets with the World Council of Churches delegation - The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop Mark Strange and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Lord Jim Wallace, met with members of the World Council of Churches Delegation to COP26 on 1 November… ... read more >>
Latest SEI Newsletter highlights green matters - The November edition of the Scottish Episcopal Institute Newsletter headlines on green matters. A series of events involving staff and students are reported, as the SEI works out what it means to strive to ‘safeguard the integrity of creation and… ... read more >>
Primus welcomes Anglican delegation and Archbishop of Canterbury to Scotland - The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, today welcomed to Scotland the Anglican Communion delegation for COP26, along with the Most Rev Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, and other Communion members from around the world. The… ... read more >>
Primus reads declaration at Interfaith Scotland vigil - The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church joined faith leaders from across Scotland today at a vigil in George Square for COP26, organised by Interfaith Scotland. As part of the event the Primus participated in the… ... read more >>