Anglican Communion News Service - Scotland

Cathedrals across the UK to hold services for those whose babies have died.

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:02:00 GMT

Cathedrals in England, Wales and Scotland are to hold services for remembrance services for people who have suffered miscarriage, early term loss or early infant loss.

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General Synod votes against adoption of the Anglican Covenant

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:38:00 GMT

The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church today voted against the adoption of the Anglican Covenant, but said the Anglican Communion "matters deeply" to its members.

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New Primus for the Scottish Episcopal Church

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:23:00 GMT

The Rt Rev David Chillingworth was elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church at an Episcopal Synod held during the annual meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Bishop David was the single nomination and his election w... [More]

'One of the best ways to help Africa is to stop the Arms Trade'

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:05:00 GMT

This will be part of a call on the Ministry of Defence by the Most Rev Dr Idris Jones, Primus of the ScottishEpiscopal Church, when he presents a Petition containing about 20,000 signatures calling for the government not to invest in a replacement fo... [More]

New Primus for the Scottish Episcopal Church

Fri, 19 May 2006 13:29:00 GMT

The Episcopal Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church has today elected The Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, The Rt Rev Dr Idris Jones, to serve as Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church. Bishop Idris spoke of the serious task facing the Church in i... [More]

Archbishop of Canterbury joins conference for first official Scotland visit

Tue, 31 Aug 2004 12:46:00 GMT

At a reception on 2 September to mark his first official visit to Scotland since becoming the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd Rowan Williams will meet Scotland's three Church leaders - the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev... [More]

Scottish Episcopalians celebrate Anglican Communion origins

Fri, 21 Nov 2003 13:41:00 GMT

The Anglican Communion is often described as a worldwide family of churches owing its origins to the Church of England; but for many Scottish Episcopalians the story of the genesis of the Communion is distinctively different.

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Isle of Wight conference focuses on environment

Tue, 04 Nov 2003 12:53:00 GMT

Christians, business leaders and sixth-formers from the Isle of Wight are to find out how they can help save our planet.

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Seabury Day to be marked in Aberdeen and Orkney

Thu, 16 Oct 2003 16:24:00 GMT

Seabury Day will be marked in the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney with special services in Peterhead on Friday 14 November, the 219th anniversary of the consecration of Samuel Seabury as the first Bishop in the United States.

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Repose of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh

Wed, 06 Aug 2003 12:48:00 GMT

The Diocese of Sourozh of the Russian Orthodox Church has announced with sadness the death of its beloved founder and archpastor, His Eminence, Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh, who died peacefully on Monday, 4th August, 2003, at the age of 89.

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Scottish Episcopal Church backs inter-church relations plans

Sat, 14 Jun 2003 17:15:00 GMT

Members of the Scottish Episcopal Church's annual General Synod, meeting 12-14 June, voted today to press on with plans for a Scottish 'super-church'.

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Scottish Episcopal Church votes to ordain women bishops

Thu, 12 Jun 2003 17:04:00 GMT

The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC), meeting in Edinburgh from 12-14 June, made an historic decision today by voting to accept women bishops and ending centuries of tradition.

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Scottish Episcopal Church faces two historic decisions

Tue, 10 Jun 2003 16:48:00 GMT

The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church faces two historic decisions this week: whether to accept women bishops and whether to back plans for a three-way "super-church" merger in Scotland.

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Easter message from the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church

Wed, 16 Apr 2003 14:42:00 GMT

In an announcement today, the Most Revd Bruce Cameron, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, said, "This year, it is not possible to observe the central celebration of the Christian calendar - Easter - without it being overshadowed by the war... [More]

Praying together for racial justice

Fri, 11 Apr 2003 14:27:00 GMT

Sunday 14 September has been designated by the Churches in Britain and Ireland as a national day of prayer for racial justice.

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