We Are Family: The Changing Face of Family Ministry Conference 21st October 2015 10am-3.30pm. This is a key conference for all who want to consider the latest research and approaches of response in ministry among families. You can book a place here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/we-are-family-the-changing-face-of-family-ministry-tickets-18034253939 Evening Conference 21st October 2015 7pm-9.30pm For more »
Art & Architecture” organised by the Diocesan Property Committee. Saturday November 7th 2015 at St. Margaret of Scotland Scottish Episcopal Church Oxford Road, Renfrew, PA4 0SJ All are welcome to the event in November especially clergy, vestry representatives and property conveners. Donald Orr, Diocesan Curator, is keen to hear of more »
Welcome, Integration & Numerical Growth Development Team’s conference on Church Growth. Saturday 24 October 10 am – 3:30 pm at St Silas Episcopal Church, Glasgow It will be led by renowned author – The Venerable Bob Jackson – whose insights in this field are gleaned from years of working in more »
A series of organ recitals are being held at St Bride’s over the coming months in aid of the organ restoration fund : ORGAN RECITALS 2015-16 First Sunday of every month at 1.00 p.m. 4 October – Mark Browne (St Bride’s) Franck – Trois Pièces 1 November – tbc 6 more »
Whilst Sweden was still basking in the glory of its Eurovision victory, I had the opportunity to visit Gothenburg as part of a delegation from our diocese. Revd. David Wostenholm and I attended the Bishop of Gothenburg’s Day for Deacons and I also had the opportunity to visit some churches more »
General Synod 2015 approved the Global Partnerships Committee motion that members of the Scottish Episcopal Church be encouraged join the Scottish ecumenical initiative, promoted by Christian Aid, in praying for Israel/Palestine on the 24th day of every month. This initiative was supported by a motion which called for the recognition more »
Join with SEC members and other Stop Climate Chaos Scotland members to march for climate action in Edinburgh on 28th November 2015 2015 is a crucial year in the fight against climate change. This December, world leaders will meet at the UN climate talks in Paris to negotiate an international more »
Harriet from Dumfries and David from Possilpark were privileged to attend one of Gothenburg diocese’s Diakonal formation days (they have over 200 deacons!) which this year had input from Heather Roy of ‘Eurodiakonia’ based in Brussels. Heather had studied at Glasgow University, so we didn’t need a translator for that more »
In 1915 Prestwick High School was full of soldiers from the 15th Royal Scots Fusiliers. The nearest church was in Ayr, and it was expensive to get the tram to get to church. If the troops could not get to church then the church would come to the troops. The more »
In responding to the Budget last week, The Rt Rev Dr Gregor Duncan, Bishop of Glasgow & Galloway said: “At a time when many churches in my diocese, in very poor areas, not so poor areas and fairly well-off areas, are offering significant support through food banks and other agencies more »
St Andrew’s is a long-established church, with a small, enthusiastic congregation, which has recently become an independent Incumbency. This is a part-time position and offers the opportunity to help our church grow and thrive in faith and deepen our connections with our local community. We are looking for a Rector more »
WHY CHRISTIANS CARE FOR CREATION Wednesday 23rd September 2015, 7.30pm at St Andrew’s and St George’s West, George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PA This is an advance notice of a unique opportunity to hear leaders from four Scottish Denominations give their views on why caring for creation is a vital part more »
Bishop Gregor reflects on the Election Debates. With mounting despair I watched the first of this General Election’s TV debates, the one in which Jeremy Paxman and then an audience asked questions of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.
Diocese of Glasgow & Galloway Learning and Discipleship Development Team Bishop’s Lecture – The Gospel of John Rt Revd Dr Gregor D. Duncan there will be two venues: Monday, 8 June Bishop Court, Holy Trinity & St Barnabas, Moss Street, Paisley Monday, 22 June St Ninian’s, Whitepark Road, Castle Douglas, more »
This series of concerts is presented by local musicians including young people hoping to gain some experience and exposure, as they build their performing careers. Refreshments will be available, and audience members are welcome to bring their lunch, and to come and go as time allows. Entry to the concerts more »
