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New Rector appointed for All Saints, Bearsden

The Rt Rev Kevin Pearson, Bishop of the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway, is pleased to announce the appointment of the Rev David Guest as Rector of All Saints, Bearsden. His institution will be at the church on Thursday 15 June 2023 at 6pm. David says, “I am excited to be heading to Scotland to…

Drumchapel Mission closes

The Diocese reports that Drumchapel Mission – “this small and loving community of the Scottish Episcopal Church” – closed its doors after a special service held on Sunday 16th October 2022. “The four remaining members had asked Bishop Kevin for a swift closure because they no longer had the resources to continue. “Approximately 50 members…

Tributes to Queen Elizabeth

The Archbishop of Canterbury + Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church + Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway + Moderator of the General Assembly + Roman Catholic Bishops

The Rt Revd Edward Luscombe RIP

The Rt Rev Edward Luscombe, former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, has died at the age of 97 after a period of illness. Bishop Ted, as he was best known, was Bishop of Brechin for 15 years and served as Primus from 1985 until his retirement in 1990. He was ordained deacon at St Mary’s Cathedral in Glasgow in 1963 . Previously he had held the posts of vestry member, lay representative and diocesan treasurer in Glasgow & Galloway.

Report from Glasgow & Galloway’s Diocesan Synod

Liturgical gender changes: ‘Rev the Hon Sydney Maitland was uneasy at the stripping away of ‘the sense of personality’ as regards the divine, and Rev Dom Ind suggested that on any Sunday in his charge the SEC should enable people to worship God in a variety of ways: SPB, 1970, 1982.’

Lad o’ pairts: a tribute to Bishop John Taylor

At the funeral last month of the Rt Rev John Taylor, former Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway, the eulogy was written by the Rt Rev Richard Holloway, former Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, but delivered by the Rev Drew Sheridan because Bishop Holloway could not be present. Bishop Holloway kindly gave his permission for…

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Following the death of Prince Philip, our worship in church on Sunday April 11 will begin with the National Anthem and we shall be praying for the Queen and Royal Family at this time of bereavement and personal distress. Read more for statements and prayer from +Kevin Pearson, +Mark Strange and ++Justin Welby.

Bishop’s Lent Appeal 2021: Aberlour Child Care Trust

Bishop Kevin Pearson writes: This year my Lent Appeal is for the outstanding work undertaken by the Aberlour Child Care Trust, a charity that has longstanding links with our Scottish Episcopal Church, a charity dear to my heart, and a charity that is there for Scotland’s hidden children, whose considerable difficulties have been hugely exacerbated…

New Dean of Glasgow & Galloway appointed

Rev Reuben James Preston – Rector of St John’s, Johnstone and St Margaret’s, Renfrew – is the new Dean of Glasgow & Galloway. In making the appointment, Bishop Kevin Pearson paid tribute to Canon Gordon Fyfe, who has been acting Dean for the past two years following the resignation of Rev Ian Barcroft.

Diocesan Quiet Day online

A Diocesan Advent Quiet Day will be held online over Zoom on Saturday, 12th December 2020, 10 am – 12.30 pm. Entitled ‘Going Out, Coming Home’, it will reflect on the exile of the Holy Family to Egypt and the return to Nazareth in the context of Covid-19.

A church built to be demolished

The Chapel of All Hallows in Bellahouston Park was envisioned by the people of the Scottish Episcopal Church for the Empire Exhibition in Glasgow, 1938.

Remembering Phoebe Anna Traquair

One hundred years ago, Phoebe Anna Traquair became the first woman member of the Scottish Royal Academy, reflecting her status as a leading professional designer, particularly in the Arts and Crafts movement in Scotland. Many thanks to the Diocese for this reminder that she created the reredos painting at All Saints: www.facebook.com/GGEpiscopal/posts/2664888537110871

August edition of Inspires Online now available

The August edition of Inspires Online – the free e-newsletter from the Scottish Episcopal Church – is now available. You can access it here. The latest edition covers the beginning of the election process for Argyll & The Isles, the announcement of General Synod 2020 as an online event, Glen 2020, the Red Book for 2020/21,…

Bishop Kevin Pearson: a message to the Diocese

The Most Rev Kevin Pearson – currently Bishop of Argyll & the Isles and due to take up post as Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway on July 1 – writes: Dear Friends, I hope you are all well and that this lockdown is not too difficult for you, your families, and friends. I am very…

Bishop Kevin Pearson: reflections and manifesto

The Most Rev Kevin Pearson – currently Bishop of Argyll & the Isles and due to take up post as Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway on July 1 – shares his thoughts with the Diocese: Dear Friends, I believe in God. I believe in the Scottish Episcopal Church. I believe in the Diocese of Glasgow…

Bishop Kevin Pearson: a message from his wife, Dr Elspeth Atkinson

I am looking forward very much to meeting you all, to joining you in worship and to visiting your churches. I am very sad that the Covid-19 restrictions have delayed our move to Glasgow and Galloway. I hope it will not be too long before we can move house and meet you all, even if we have to…

Diocese to set up HQ in empty Merchant City shop

A shop that has lain empty in the city’s Italian Centre for a decade is set to become a church headquarters, Glasgow Live reports. The shop on Cochrane Street in the Merchant City will be refurbished for the United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway after planning permission for the listed building was granted. New designs…

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