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Scottish Episcopal Church concerned about cross-border ecumenical agreement

The Church of England and the (Presbyterian) Church of Scotland have reached “an historic agreement that recognises their longstanding ecumenical partnership and lays the groundwork for future joint projects,” the two churches have announced, but the (Anglican) Scottish Episcopal Church has called for a rethink, citing concerns about shared worship and the exchange of ministers.

05 January 2016

Primates call for prayers for political leaders under pressure on refugee crisis

The primates and presiding bishops of the Porvoo Communion of Churches have called for prayers for political leaders as they recognise the “pressure” they face in trying to reach a solution to the refugee crisis. 

22 October 2015

Communique of the Porvoo Communion Primates Meeting Edinburgh Scotland 20-22 October 2015

The communiqué issued by the primates of the Porvoo Communion following their meeting in Edinburgh, Scotland, 20-22 October 2015

22 October 2015

New Scottish Episcopal Institute dedicated for ministry formation

The new Scottish Episcopal Institute has been dedicated by the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church with a challenge that the contexts of ministry that people are being called to will "become ever more complex and demanding."

06 October 2015

Archbishop Welby addresses Muslim Council of Wales

Primates of Wales, Scotland and Ireland join Archbishop at event looking at interfaith collaboration

02 October 2015

Wales: Archbishop of Canterbury to address historic interfaith event

Primates of Ireland, Scotland and Wales to participate in meeting organised by Muslim Council of Wales

24 September 2015

First-ever Anglican Alliance Europe Regional Consultation focuses on refugee crisis

Anglican and Episcopal churches in British Isles, Continental Europe look at Church’s role in region

24 September 2015

First Minister praises Scottish inter faith work

The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Revd David Chillingworth, joined other Christian leaders and the leaders of other religions this week for a meeting with the First Minister of Scotland

10 September 2015

Archbishop of Canterbury contributes to new blog on Europe

Archbishop Welby commends platform that seeks ‘new ways of disagreeing well on Europe’

01 September 2015

Lusitanian and Spanish Episcopal Reformed Churches host Porvoo youth pilgrimage

Anglican and Lutheran young people to journey together to Santiago de Compostela

24 August 2015