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Calming the storm - St Margaret's Scottish Episcopal Church, Rosyth
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In the service that followed the announcement of Kenny Rathband’s retirement from full-time ministry, Rev Dr Michael Paterson preached on our Gospel reading from Mark 4.35–41, and included these w...Posted 21 June 2021 ·
This petition has come about following the seemingly unlikely event where two commercial firing ranges have been created on each side of the Samye Ling Buddhist Monastery and retreat centre in Dumfries and Galloway. These ranges use American style, 50 calibre, military grade weapons that shoot a distance of two miles. In addition, one of the range operators uses the fields surrounding the monastery to hold duck shoots.![]()
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The monastery itself is primarily a place of study, contemplation and meditation for the monks, nuns and laypeople who live here and those who visit. It has been a haven for residents, visitors and wildlife alike for over 50 years, and is a safe space for those suffering trauma, including veterans coping with PTSD.![]()
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The firing ranges have been operating since 2017 and 2018 respectively, without public consultation or planning permissions. Sadly, attempts by the local community to resolve the resulting difficulties have not been successful. ![]()
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There is currently no legislation in Scotland to protect places of worship, sanctuary, pilgrimage or peace from the intrusion of surrounding gunfire. ![]()
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This is an interfaith call to protect precious pockets of peace in Scotland. ![]()
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petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE1874
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Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to introduce legislation to create artillery and firearms exclusion zones around places of spiritual importance and religious worship...Posted 17 June 2021 ·
Please read the background to this and consider signing their petition.
It’s time to clean up the fashion industry – for good — Traidcraft Exchange
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Too many fashion retailers cut corners to squeeze out profits, at the expense of the people who make our clothes. UK retailers are among the worst offenders. It’s been like that for years.Posted 17 June 2021 ·
Here is Rosyth, as well as being in an Ecumenical partnership (Methodists & Episcopalians) we enjoy excellent ecumenical relationships with all the local churches. ![]()
“Our two sister churches, forged in the same turbulent history, are invited to work together, united in a common purpose and delighting in an enriching diversity,” said Fr McLuckie. “That work is not an organisational merger, but an organic and creative cooperation in the work of God’s mission of love, healing and reconciliation to the world."The proposed Saint Andrew Declaration between the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Church of Scotland is to go ahead after it was backed by a majority of members at General Synod.![]()
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The Declaration gives formal recognition of the way that both churches have ministered to the whole of Scotland for many years, and how they will continue to work together. It was also backed by the Church of Scotland at its General Assembly last month, where the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Mark Strange, commended the Declaration to Assembly delegates.![]()
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The Declaration outlines a series of acknowledgments and commitments between the Churches, and is the result of conversations that have taken place in the Our Common Calling Working Group.![]()
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The Rev Canon John McLuckie spoke in support of the motion, along with the Rev Sandy Horsburgh, Convener of the Church of Scotland’s Ecumenical Relations Committee.![]()
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The debate prompted considered arguments for and against the Declaration, with some expressing regret that “with a heavy heart” they could not support the motion because of concerns over ecclesiastical orders, although stressing they were in favour of ecumenism. However, the motion was carried and the Declaration will be signed and officially marked at a later date.![]()
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The full report can be found here: www.scotland.anglican.org/synod-gives-backing-to-saint-andrew-declaration/
Posted 11 June 2021 ·
On Sunday 13th June at 7pm, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown will give a lecture entitled Justice and Hope to mark the launch of the Walking With Micah project.
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On Sunday 13th June at 7pm, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown will give a lecture entitled Justice and Hope to mark the launch of the Walking With Micah project. Sign up to join this free online event.Posted 3 June 2021 ·
Congregational singing to be allowed in levels 0&1 - The Scottish Episcopal Church
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Congregational singing is to be permitted in areas that are in level 0 and 1 from Monday next week, providing face masks are worn and social distancing is maintained. The Scottish Government has also ...Posted 27 May 2021 ·
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