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Following media reports that church leaders have threatened legal action if the Scottish Government does not reverse its recent decision to close places of worship during the current phase of the Covid pandemic, the Primus would like to make clear that the Scottish Episcopal Church is not part of the group seeking change.![]()
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“Having worked closely with the Scottish Government during the pandemic, alongside the Church of Scotland and many other denominations in a bid to protect the vulnerable by stemming the spread of the virus, I would like to reiterate that we have no part in the move to take legal action against the Government,” said the Most Rev Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness and Primus of the SEC.![]()
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A group of 500 church leaders – 200 from Scotland and 300 from elsewhere in the UK – have written to the First Minister calling for her to lift the ban on communal worship. The Scottish Government until 5pm on Thursday to respond, and the group has said it will seek judicial review if the closure of churches is not dropped from lockdown restrictions.![]()
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No SEC churches have signed the letter.![]()
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The Church of Scotland has also distanced itself from the call for legal action.
Posted 16 January 2021 ·
An article from the Church Times about the UN nuclear weapons treaty.
UK is urged to sign UN nuclear-weapons treaty
www.churchtimes.co.uk
But there is resistance to change, say peace campaignersPosted 16 January 2021 ·
www.scotland.anglican.org
The Primus, the Most Rev Mark Strange has signed a joint statement with Faith Leaders from across Scotland in support of the Covid-19 vaccination programme. The statement, issued on 15 January is prod...Posted 15 January 2021 ·
Our own Primus, Bishop Mark Strange is one of the speakers![]()
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On January 22, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons takes effect. It's a momentous occasion - a day to celebrate. But Scotland is a reluctant host to nuclear weapons and the UK government hasn't signed the treaty. ![]()
Pax Christi Scotland has organised a time to reflect and pray 7-8pm. ![]()
Link to register to join on January 22 is in comments.
Posted 13 January 2021 ·
Another source of resources for families during lockdown.
www.tath.co.uk
Together at Home: Free resources for churches and families - Family Bible Study, Prayers and more.Posted 12 January 2021 ·
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