The Right Reverend Kevin Pearson was today elected as the new Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. Bishop Kevin is currently the Bishop of Argyll and The Isles and his election to Glasgow and Galloway represents a historic “translation” of a Bishop from one See to another. The See of Glasgow… read more >>
The Primus requests prayer for himself and the other Primates of the Anglican Communion as they gather today for a three-day meeting in Jordan, followed by a short pilgrimage. The Primates’ Meeting is one of the Anglican Communion’s “Instruments of Communion”. More information regarding the meeting is available at the… read more >>
Scottish Episcopal Church Diocese Of Moray, Ross And Caithness Saint Ninian’s Church, Glen Urquhart is seeking a Priest-in-charge with house-for-duty, utilities, expenses and fishing. Applications are invited for the post of Priest for Saint Ninian’s Scottish Episcopal Church, Glen Urquhart. St. Ninian’s is an exquisite small church, on the shores… read more >>
Happy New Year. The call I hear all around me: on Social Media, on television, from neighbours and friends: “Happy New Year!” I certainly hope for a Happy New Year. I suspect, however, as we look forward, we will realise just how much hard work we will need to put… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church reflects on the Magnificat, the words recorded in the Gospel of Luke as being spoken by Mary. “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my savior,… read more >>
On Saturday 14 December, a special service was held at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the first ordinations of women priests in the Scottish Episcopal Church. The following is the sermon preached by the Rev Canon Dr Anne Tomlinson Of all the Resurrection accounts, Matthew’s is… read more >>
Throughout Advent there will be a reflection or prayer from various voices throughout the Church. They will be published on social media and on our website. Tuesday 24 December Today’s reflection comes from the Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh. “The street artist, Banksy, has installed his version… read more >>
Today, 14 December 2019 a service of celebration will take place at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth to mark 25 years since the first women were ordained to the priesthood in the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC). After many years of debate, the SEC agreed at the meeting of its General Synod… read more >>
Responding to the result of the UK Parliament General Election held on 12 December the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church said: “I congratulate all those who were elected yesterday in the UK General Election and all those who… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has joined other Scottish church leaders in calling for a respectful tone in the ongoing political debate – that recognises the human value in all people. As campaigning enters the final three… read more >>
In April 2021 the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church will lead a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. The pilgrimage, organised by the Rev Canon Cedric Blakey as part of the 2021 Provincial Year of Pilgrimage, will take place from 10-21 April 2021 and is now… read more >>
This year’s SEI Lecture took place on 17 October and was given by the Rev Professor Paul Foster, Professor in New Testament Language, Literature and Theology in the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. The Lecture, held in King’s College, Aberdeen, was entitled ‘Their Pattern and Their King: The Gospel… read more >>
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On 14 December, there will be a special service to mark 25 years since the first ordinations of Women to the Priesthood in the Scottish Episcopal Church. The service will be held at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth at 2pm. The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney, will… read more >>
This year’s SEI Lecture takes place next week (17 October) and will be given by the Rev Professor Paul Foster, Professor in New Testament Language, Literature and Theology in the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh. The Lecture will be held in the New King’s building, King’s College, Aberdeen, and… read more >>
At the end of the last week, the College of Bishops issued a call to prayer for the Brexit situation this coming weekend. The Primus’ short statement can be read here. The Primus indicated “We know that the many gifted ministers within this Church will have resources at hand to… read more >>
Following the announcement earlier this month, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has asked each congregation to open their doors on the weekend of 5 and 6 October to create a space for people in their community to offer prayer. The College hopes that the Church can… read more >>
The Church in Society Committee of the Scottish Episcopal Church has produced a document with details of all the projects to which the Committee provides financial support. In the introduction to the document, the Committee says “our Church interacts with society in so many ways. With our size and limited… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church responded to the UK Supreme Court ruling that the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful. Bishop Mark said “as Parliament returns to work tomorrow following the ruling of the UK Supreme Court, please… read more >>
The Rev Prof Paul Foster, Professor in New Testament Language, Literature & Theology in the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh will deliver the 2019 SEI Lecture entitled ‘Their Pattern and Their King: The Gospel of Matthew as a Model for Christian Formation’. The lecture will take place… read more >>
The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has endorsed and signed the following declaration from the Latin American Churches in response to the ongoing crisis in the Amazon Rainforest: God speaks to us of all creation. Heaven and Earth proclaim the presence of the love of God that gives… read more >>
Christ Church, Kincardine O’Neil seek a Priest or Pastor with House-for-Duty Plus. Christ Church is a growing church in beautiful Royal Deeside with about 70 members, organist, choir, junior choir established in January 2019, active schools program, lay ministry team and realistic plans to build a church hall. We offer:… read more >>
The new academic year at the Scottish Episcopal Institute (SEI) begins today (30 August) with a week’s residential in St Mary’s Monastery, Perth. The ‘Orientation Week’, as it is called, seeks to do many things: by means of an integrated programme of worship, study, topical seminars and leisure time, it… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church responded to today’s announcement about the prospective prorogation of Parliament in early September as follows: “As the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, I am very aware that Scotland emphatically voted to… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, along with leaders of other Christian denominations signed an open letter to the new Prime Minister expressing concern that failing to agree a deal on Brexit will “hit those held back by… read more >>
The annual meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) took place on 6-8 June in St Paul’s & St George’s Church, York Place. Edinburgh. A range issues, concerns and opportunities facing the Church were discussed and debated. The minutes of the meeting will be made available… read more >>
As part of the presentation from the Committee for Relations with People of Other Faiths, Synod was addressed by Imam Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi, Director-General and Chief Imam of the Scottish Ahlul Bayt Society.
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church has today (7 June) adopted a new ecumenical policy in its working with the Church of Scotland – a call to the fundamental, spiritual expression of the unity we seek for all of God’s creation. The policy commits the Scottish Episcopal Church… read more >>
It has become clear that the Preparatory Committee for the Episcopal Vacancy in the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway will be unable to present a short list of a minimum of three names from which a new Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway could be elected by the Electoral Synod. A… read more >>
From Ascension Day to Pentecost (May 30-June 9) congregations and individuals from the Scottish Episcopal Church are joining Christians around the world to pray Thy Kingdom Come. Every day during this period a prayer will be published, written by members of the Scottish Episcopal Church. You can find the prayers… read more >>
The annual meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church takes place from 6-8 June in St Paul’s & St George’s Church, York Place. Edinburgh. Church members from across Scotland who have been nominated members of General Synod will gather in Edinburgh for the three day meeting at… read more >>
In response to an enquiry from The Times newspaper, the following response was given: As part of an ongoing review and assessment of personnel and administrative oversight within the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Church’s Personnel Committee carried out a Clergy Wellbeing Survey in February/March this year. The survey was designed… read more >>
The proceedings of General Synod will be available via a video livestream which will be activated on the morning of Thursday 6 June at 10.30am when Synod gets underway with the opening Eucharist, during which the Primus (the Most Rev Mark Strange) will deliver his Charge to Synod.
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church calls for prayers for Sri Lanka. “Following the horrific attacks in Sri Lanka and the immediate responses that many of us made both on Social Media and during our Easter sermons and… read more >>
Each Sunday in Lent, and every day throughout Holy Week there will be a new video from one of the Dioceses of the Scottish Episcopal Church with reflections and prayers on the imagery and art of Lent. Ash Wednesday The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says “As we witnessed the harrowing scenes of destruction during the height of the fire at Notre Dame and as we saw the shock and pain evident on the faces of Parisians… read more >>
Scottish faith leaders including the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church; Church of Scotland Moderator, Right Reverend Susan Brown, and the Muslim Council of Scotland have urged Christians, Muslims and people of other faiths and none to support the… read more >>
Friday’s tragic events in two Mosques in New Zealand is deeply shocking and has caused us all great pain. As people of faith, we lock arms in solidarity with all those affected by this heinous crime. We share in remembrance and prayer for the deceased, the injured, their families and… read more >>
Today’s meeting of the Electoral Synod of the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway was unable to achieve a majority vote for a new Bishop to succeed the Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan who retired in October 2018. The Electoral Synod comprises clergy within the Diocese and Lay Representatives from each congregation across… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church says: “I awoke this morning to hear the news of the atrocious attack in New Zealand, and the appalling number of casualties. Once again we are watching and listening to reports of… read more >>
Following a process of advertisement and interview, the Very Rev Ian Barcroft has been appointed as the new full-time Provincial Director of Ordinands with effect from 1 June 2019. The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray Ross and Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church said “On behalf… read more >>
As part of the Regional Primates’ Meetings, the Most Revd and Right Honourable Justin Welby (Archbishop of Canterbury), the Most Revd John Davies (Archbishop of Wales), and the Most Revd Mark Strange (Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church) were welcomed to Armagh, the ecclesiastical capital of Ireland, by the Most… read more >>
The College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church have been praying for and supporting all those involved in the debate on Brexit as well as those who believe they will be adversely affected by the outcomes of the debate and decisions made. The College says: “As the debate has… read more >>
Three candidates have been short-listed for election to the office of Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, following the retirement of the Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan in October 2018, having served the Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway as Bishop since 2010. The three candidates have been selected by a Preparatory… read more >>
Every year the events of the Holocaust are marked on 27th January. The year the Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, offers the following statement: Today is Holocaust Memorial Day. With it falling on a Sunday this year I hope that across the world those who will be in Church… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church spoke to the Anglican Communion News Service during a recent visit to the Anglican Communion Office in London.
Tonight the UK parliament has voted against the deal that had been negotiated by the UK government, we now enter into unknown territory. Whatever your opinion of the merits or otherwise of our membership of the European Union, please, if you pray, pray tonight for those who will undoubtably suffer… read more >>
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Mark Strange gives his Christmastide and New Year reflection on light shining in the darkness.
Today I stood in the Cathedral in Inverness as we prepared to end a responsibility we have undertaken here for four years. On the Centenary of the outbreak of WW1 a candle had been lit in the Parish Church in Inverness that candle was then escorted across the river to… read more >>
From the Primus to the members of the Scottish Episcopal Church: Today there is a real danger facing a number of desperate people from across South and Central America. A caravan of migrants is now making its way through the region from El Salvador to the USA. The authorities in… read more >>
