Aberdeen & Orkney Episcopal election
As previously indicated, the Mandate to commence the process to elect a new Bishop for the vacant See of Aberdeen & Orkney came to an end on 19 August and as a result the right of election has lapsed to the Episcopal Synod, which comprises all of the Diocesan Bishops.
The Bishops have given the matter preliminary consideration and have decided, as a next step, to meet for a day of prayer and discernment in All Saints Church, Whiterashes in the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney on 24 October. It is the Bishops intention that, in due course, a meeting of the Episcopal Synod will be convened to formally elect a new Bishop of Aberdeen & Orkney.
The College of Bishops asks for your prayers as it prepares to meet on 24 October.
Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane
The Electoral Synod met on Saturday 26 August to commence the process of electing a new Bishop. The following dates have been agreed in this process:
Electoral Meeting with Candidates 27 January 2018
Electoral Synod to elect new Bishop 3 February 2018
The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of Argyll & The Isles is providing Episcopal oversight of the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane during the vacancy process.
Diocese of Brechin
The Electoral Synod met on Saturday 2 September to commence the process of electing a new Bishop. The following dates have been agreed in this process:
Electoral Meeting with Candidates 10 February 2018
Electoral Synod to elect new Bishop 17 February 2018
The Rt Rev Dr John Armes, Bishop of Edinburgh is providing Episcopal oversight of the Diocese of Brechin during the vacancy process.
