The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Rev Dr Hamilton Inbadas, Convener of the Provincial Global Partnerships Committee (GPC), and Mrs Jane Strange earlier this month undertook a visit to India to explore the historic links between the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) and its mission… read more >>
The consecration of The Rev David Railton as the new Bishop of Argyll & The Isles is to take place on Wednesday 28 August at St John’s Cathedral, Oban, starting at 11.30am. If you would like to attend and to ensure that there is a seat available for you please… read more >>
It’s nearly time for Yeek, and those taking part are ready for lift off! The Provincial Youth Week (to give Yeek its proper name) launches on Sunday 28 July with 54 delegates and 21 youth leaders arriving from all points of the compass: from Dumfries to Shetland and from Largs… read more >>
The Clergy Discipline Tribunal hearing into allegations against Bishop Anne Dyer, scheduled for September 2024, has been postponed following an application on behalf of the Bishop for further preparation time. The request was granted by the Tribunal. The hearing was scheduled to begin on 10 September 2024 in Edinburgh, and… read more >>
The Rev Nerys Brown leads a Celebration of the Eucharist from St Mary’s, Dunblane. You can view the order of service here. You can join the online worship from 11am at: Youtube Facebook
Scottish Episcopal Institute Personal Assistant to the Principal and Administrative Assistant to the Provincial Director of Ordinands The Scottish Episcopal Institute forms people for authorised ministry in the Scottish Episcopal Church. SEI seeks to appoint a single person to serve as PA to the Principal as well as Administrative Assistant… read more >>
Will you come and share in our vision to develop and grow in faith as we worship, share together in fellowship, and reach out into our communities? The Bishop and Vestry are looking to appoint a Rector for this Charge in Rural Ross-Shire. The Charge consists of three congregations spread… read more >>
On the Sunday after the General Election (7 July) the Rev Dr Maggie McTernan, the Rev Canon Oliver Brewer-Lennon and the Very Rev Kelvin Holdsworth led worship from St Mary’s Cathedral, Glasgow, on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Worship programme. The service, which was titled “God Always With Us”, featured the… read more >>
Organist and Director of Music required from January 2025 St. John’s is seeking to appoint a new Director of Music from January 2025. This person would be a gifted organist and choir trainer, who would further enhance our strong choral tradition, maintaining our extensive repertoire as well as being open… read more >>
Reacting to the results of the general election campaign, the Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church asked for prayers for all new MPs, and for those now in government. Bishop Mark said: “As we awoke to an enormous change in the political makeup of the Westminster… read more >>
A celebration service for the Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, was held on Saturday 29 June at St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral in Glasgow. Over 300 people filled the cathedral, coming together to honour Bishop Kevin as he prepares to retire later this summer, 44 years after… read more >>
Each Sunday in the run up to the UK general election on Thursday 4 July, Churches across Scotland have been praying for candidates, voters, and all engaged in the democratic process. Church leaders from across Scotland, including the Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, have offered words that may be… read more >>
The Rt Rev Dorsey McConnell will stand down as Acting Bishop of the Diocese of Aberdeen & Orkney at the end of July, to return to the family home in New Hampshire in the United States to support his wife Betsy as she undergoes surgery and for the subsequent period… read more >>
The Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane yesterday (17 June) announced that the Rev Dr Stephen Holmes has been appointed Provost of St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth, in succession to the Very Revd Hunter Farquharson, who retired in July 2023. Stephen is currently serving as Rector… read more >>
On the final day of General Synod 2024 at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh, business was dominated by debate over Israel-Palestine. A Rule 10 motion, brought to Synod in the week before the annual gathering, had been accepted as part of the Synod agenda at a… read more >>
The afternoon session of Day 2 at General Synod 2024 heard the Primus, Bishop Mark Strange, report that the College of Bishops has undertaken the beginning of a training programme alongside USPG to address historic links with the slave trade. USPG representative Carol Miller, the Church Engagement Officer, was present… read more >>
On Day Two of General Synod 2024, the issue of nuclear weapons dominated the morning agenda as part of the Mission Board session. At a previous Synod, it had become clear that were was a diverse range of approaches and understandings around policies, weapons systems and complexities around the industrial-economic… read more >>
The afternoon session of Day One of General Synod 2024 featured a significant change from recent years when the Provincial Youth Committee presentation was brought forward from its usual Saturday morning slot, to allow Synod members to hear the concerns and hopes of the Church’s young people before the bulk… read more >>
A call to be heralds of peace at a time of turmoil and suffering was at the heart of the charge given by the Primus as the 2024 General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church opened in Edinburgh this morning. During the Opening Eucharist, the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop… read more >>
Each Sunday in the run up to the UK general election on Thursday 4 July, Churches across Scotland will be praying for candidates, voters, and all engaged in the democratic process. Church leaders from across Scotland, including the Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange, have offered words that may be… read more >>
St Mungo’s, Balerno, Edinburgh has begun work on a project which could result in the building of a new church in the city suburb. Although a final decision by the church Vestry is still some way off, the decision in principle has been taken to explore the building of a… read more >>
The winner of the 2024 Alastair Haggart Bursary is the Rev Canon Christoph Wutscher, Rector of Holy Trinity Church, Stirling, in the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane. The Bursary Committee unanimously selected Christoph’s proposal to explore the writings and legacy of Hildegard of Bingen (1098–1179) and granted him an award… read more >>
The Provincial Net Zero team is delighted to announce that the new Net Zero Portal is now live, and available at netzerochurch.scot. The portal is designed to be a one-stop-shop for all things Net Zero for the Scottish Episcopal Church. The Net Zero team say: “Please do have a look at the… read more >>
Jane Haining, a missionary for the Church of Scotland from Dumfriesshire, was working as a school matron in Budapest in the 1930s when war broke out and the Nazis swept through Hungary. She was ordered home by her employers, but she refused to leave her pupils and continued to provide love… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has joined with other church leaders in Scotland to offer regular prayer during this general election period. A statement from the Church leaders encourages: “Christians in Scotland to engage actively, constructively, and charitably in the democratic process of the… read more >>
Vergers take care of the building and fabric of St Mary’s Cathedral. This job would suit somebody who would enjoy a variety of responsibilities and who may have experience in building maintenance. We’re looking for someone who’s flexible, willing to take on a range of tasks and is interested in… read more >>
Full-time Priest-in-Charge, initially for 5 years St Peter’s, Musselburgh www.stpeters.scot Remuneration: Scottish Episcopal Church Clergy Standard Stipend We are a faithful, inclusive and welcoming congregation. We seek to honour God’s will as we grow in faith together and share the gospel with those around us. We are seeking a priest-in-charge… read more >>
As news of a snap General Election dominates the headlines, the College of Bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church has called on politicians to work urgently for a just peace in Israel-Palestine and an end to military action, to help prevent the effects of famine taking an even greater toll… read more >>
A new Bishop has been chosen in the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles, with the Rev David Railton elected to the position that has been vacant since the death of Bishop Keith Riglin in September 2023. Mr Railton accepted the post following a vote of the Electoral Synod, held… read more >>
The Very Rev Dr Elizabeth Thomson, currently Provost of St Paul’s Cathedral Church in Dundee, is to be the new Provincial Director of Ordinands (PDO). The PDO works for the College of Bishops to oversee and manage the discernment processes and nationwide team that deliver recruitment and selection for authorised… read more >>
In November 2023, the Preliminary Proceedings Committee (PPC) of the Scottish Episcopal Church referred to the Church’s Procurator a number of complaints lodged under Canon 54 against the Rt Rev Anne Dyer, Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney. The complaints had been referred to the Procurator for further consideration following investigation… read more >>
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will meet this year at St Paul’s & St George’s Episcopal Church in Edinburgh, from Thursday 13 June to Saturday 15 June 2024. The agenda and papers have now been sent to members and published here on the Scottish Episcopal Church website,… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church is among the signatories of a statement by religious leaders on action to tackle climate change in Scotland. The signatories write that: “addressing the climate crisis is a moral necessity, and Scotland must do all it can to play… read more >>
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has contributed to a video prayer journal produced by Scottish church leaders as part of the global ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ prayer initiative. The Primus’ contribution is for day 6 of the programme, which runs from today, Ascension Day (9… read more >>
Since it was announced that Mr John Stuart is to retire from the position of Secretary General to the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church, there have been several enquiries from individuals and churches about how to contribute to a retirement gift. Mr Stuart, who will retire at the… read more >>
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has met Pope Francis as part of the 2024 Anglican Primates Meeting in Rome. Bishop Mark Strange was introduced to the Pope during an hour-long meeting with the primates, during which the Pope shared words of encouragement and affirmation as he responded to… read more >>
The first gathering of Anglican Primates to be held in Rome is taking place this week, where the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Mark Strange, has joined senior archbishops, presiding bishops, and moderators of the churches of the Anglican Communion. The primates will pray and study… read more >>
The Primus, Bishop Mark Strange, concludes a month of worship on BBC Radio Scotland programme New Every Sunday this weekend. His last act of worship of the month in the April series is on Sunday 28 April, when he explores how Christians can develop a relationship with Christ through the… read more >>
The recent meeting of the College of Bishops saw a full day of the agenda devoted to Race Awareness training, led by USPG (United Society Partners in the Gospel). Dr Jo Sadgrove, Research & Learning Advisor at USPG, was joined by Rev Dr Evie O’Brien of Inclusive Church, who was… read more >>
Each year as part of the opening Eucharist at the General Synod, the Scottish Episcopal Church makes a donation to a charitable organisation. This year, recognising the dire situation in the Holy Land, the offering will be given to ‘Friends of the Holy Land’, a non-political Christian Charity whose mission… read more >>
The Scottish Episcopal Church’s new Net Zero Team is now complete, following the recruitment of three more members taking the team to six people. Iain Johnstone, Neil Rawlins and Daniel Prince all started in their new roles today (17 April) and met their colleagues at the General Synod Office in… read more >>
Representatives from The Scottish Episcopal Church, alongside ecumenical partners the Church of Scotland and the United Reformed Church, recently arrived in Jamaica to begin a pilgrimage during this Easter season. The intention of the ecumenical pilgrimage is to learn about the legacies of slavery and the part of churches in… read more >>
‘O Lord, thou hast searched me out and known me’: St Thomas Aquinas on the intimacy of God Christians in former days sometimes seem to have believed only in a God who is far off, a distant and exalted ruler of the universe, and reading their theological works seems only… read more >>
An Easter Sunday message from the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church: “We find ourselves in a difficult place this Easter, with conflicts ravaging parts of the world from Ukraine to Syria and Yemen to Nigeria. There is anguish… read more >>
Two members of the Scottish Episcopal Church have been recognised for their service to church and community as recipients of Maundy money. Miss Anne Harper from Aboyne and Professor Gordon Graham from Edinburgh are named among the ten Scottish Maundy recipients who were honoured at a service held in Worcester… read more >>
The Very Rev John Conway, Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, is offering Prayer for the Day all this week on BBC Radio 4. Provost Conway’s prayers which were broadcast on Saturday and earlier today can be listened to again on the following links: Saturday and Monday. Prayer for… read more >>
The Provincial boards and committees structure provides the framework through which the work of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church is carried out, supported by staff of the General Synod Office and the Scottish Episcopal Institute. Each board or committee oversees a specific area of the Church’s work.… read more >>
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will welcome a new Secretary General when Dr Dee Bird takes up the position this summer. Dr Bird joins the General Synod Office from Edinburgh Napier Students’ Association where she has been Chief Executive Officer since 2020. She is the first female… read more >>
The Net Zero Team continues to take shape with the addition of Jack Nevin as Innovation Coordinator. Jack joins us from the Energy Saving Trust, where he administered grant and loan programmes on behalf of the Government relating to sustainable transport. He will bring the knowledge he has of government… read more >>
On International Women’s Day, members of the Scottish Episcopal Church today share their perspectives as we celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality, and this year’s campaign theme is ‘Inspire Inclusion’. Earlier today we featured… read more >>
