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Choosing between the Scottish Episcopal Church, the ACNA, and marriage equality in Edinburgh

August 7, 2018 1 Comment

Last year, the Scottish Episcopal Church voted to remove language from its canons that restricted marriage to a man and a woman. Individual clergy retain the right to decide for themselves whether or not to officiate at same-sex marriages.

Even given that provision, at least one congregation in Edinburgh is leaving the SEC rather than continue in congress with those offering marriage equality.

Senior gay cleric Jeffrey John shortlisted to be bishop

April 26, 2018 10 Comments

Jeffrey John, dean of St Albans Cathedral, has been shortlisted as one of four possible candidates to be bishop of Brechin, in the Scottish Anglican church. Another gay cleric, Chris Newlands, vicar at Lancaster Priory, is also listed as a candidate to be bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld & Dunblane.

Primus of Scotland responds to open letter

January 8, 2018 No Comments

When Rev Canon Anne Dyer was appointed as the latest bishop of the Diocese of Aberdeen and Orkney, not everyone was pleased.

Presiding Bishop visits Scotland to celebrate historic alliance

November 7, 2017 No Comments

Curry praised the Most Revd Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, for his “faithfulness, dignity, and Christian integrity” at the most recent Primates’ Meeting in Canterbury.

#JeSuisSEC

October 3, 2017 5 Comments

“I will do all I can to rebuild relationships, but that will be done from the position our Church has now reached in accordance with its synodical processes and in the belief that Love means Love.” – Bishop Mark Strange, Scottish Episcopal Church

Scottish Episcopal Church faces “consequences” of marriage equality vote

October 3, 2017 3 Comments

“In June the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church voted to change its Canon on Marriage. This decision was ours to take as a self-governing province of the Anglican Communion.”

Best wishes and a rebuke as ACNA ordains “Missionary Bishop” for Europe

July 4, 2017 13 Comments

Following through on GAFCON’s recent announcement of a Missionary Bishop to offer alternative oversight in provinces deemed to be insufficiently orthodox, the ACNA ordained Canon Andy Lines on Friday at Wheaton, IL.

Scottish Episcopal Church elects a new Primus

June 27, 2017 1 Comment

The Scottish Episcopal Church has announced the election of its new Primus, Bishop of Moray, Ross, and Caithness, the Rt Rev Mark Strange

Scottish Episcopal Church Primus responds to Gafcon communique

May 1, 2017 3 Comments

The Most Revd David Chillingworth, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, responded this morning to a communique from GAFCON announcing the consecration of a missionary bishop,

Glasgow cathedral Provost reflects on Epiphany Quran reading

April 25, 2017 25 Comments

There has been a 20% rise in the number of people coming to St Mary’s on a Sunday since the controversy in January.

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