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Episcopal election makes it three firsts for Scotland’s first female bishop

Canon Anne Dyer has been elected Scotland's first female bishop, 14 years after the province formally approved the consecration of women.

10 November 2017

Scottish and US-based Episcopal Churches celebrate historic bonds of communion

A senior priest of the US-based Episcopal Church has been installed as an honorary canon of St Andrew’s Cathedral in Aberdeen.

06 November 2017

Scottish Episcopal Church Primus briefs primates on same-sex marriage decision

Anglican primates have discussed the decision by the Scottish Episcopal Church to change their marriage cannon to permit same-sex marriage. 

03 October 2017

Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness elected Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church

The Rt Revd Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness, has been elected as Primus for the Scottish Episcopal Church.

27 June 2017

Scottish Episcopal Church votes to allow equal marriage

The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church has voted in favour of allowing gay couples to marry in church. The vote means that the Church’s canon law will be changed - to remove the definition that marriage is between a man and a woman.

08 June 2017

Primus of Scottish Episcopal Church announces his retirement

The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church has announced he will retire at the end of July. 

09 February 2017

Church "distressed" at Koran offence says Primus

Head of Scottish Episcopal Church voices distress at offence caused by Koran reading in Glasgow Cathedral

16 January 2017

Primates’ Christmas Message: Bishop David Chillingworth

A Christmas message from the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, Bishop David Chillingworth.

21 December 2016

Anglicans join 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence

Anglicans around the Communion are getting involved in prayer, reflection and action for the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence.

25 November 2016

Faith leaders unite in call for UK action on refugees

Anglicans have joined other faith leaders to call on the British government “urgently to revise its policy towards refugees.”

12 September 2016