The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus, said following this meeting: "I am grateful to the First Minister for holding this discussion. This is a time for all of our communities to come together and unite against hate."
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First Minister @JohnSwinney and @kaukabstewart provided reassurance to faith and refugee community leaders today.
In positive talks, everyone reiterated that this is a time for communities to show solidarity against hate.
Coverage of day two of the General Synod can be found at our website:
Morning sessions: https://t.co/avKd6JHraU
Afternoon sessions: https://t.co/7LAe5SmZPY
The 2024 meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will begin today (13 June). The meeting will be streamed live at our website here: https://t.co/gHZqTclKgo
A new Bishop has been chosen in the Diocese of Argyll and The Isles, with the Rev David Railton elected to the position that has been vacant since the death of Bishop Keith Riglin in September 2022.
“This election has come from sad circumstances following the death of Bishop Keith. There is still grieving, but as well as looking back, we are also able to look forward now.”
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church @BishopStrange has met Pope Francis during a historic first Anglican Primates Meeting in Rome
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Tomorrow, for the first time, Primates from around the @AnglicanWorld are meeting in Rome, for four days of prayer, pilgrimage, discussion and fellowship.
Together we will discuss common priorities and challenges in the global mission and shared life of the #AnglicanCommunion, particularly for churches and communities impacted by the instability of conflict, the climate crisis, and poverty.
We will pray for the needs of all, the witness of the Communion, and the unity of God's church.
First Minister @HumzaYousaf was honoured to host an Interfaith Iftar meal at Bute House.
The evening was spent sharing and valuing Scotland’s diverse religious traditions and further strengthening bonds across our communities.
The Very Rev John Conway, Provost of St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, is offering 'Prayer for the Day' all this week on BBC Radio 4. Available here: https://t.co/X8p6q80Ebj
The General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church will welcome a new Secretary General when Dr Dee Bird takes up the position this summer. @DeeBird14 is the first female Secretary General since the position was established in 1983
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