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  • permitted changes to the 1982 Scottish Liturgy
    Reports in the media over the past 24 hours have suggested that permitted changes to the text of the 1982 Scottish Liturgy have altered the Church’s understanding of God. The permitted changes are, in fact, a small selection of alternative words to replace those which may be considered to be gender specific, particularly those which refer to people in general. The suggested alternatives use language in a way that reflects everyday speech and writing. Since the 1982 Scottish Liturgy was drafted, conventions have changed concerning the use of words which express gender, and the Church is merely seeking to reflect these in its worship. No change in our understanding of God is taking place. Other churches have been addressing the use of inclusive language in liturgy for some time now and therefore these developments are neither new nor unique to the Scottish Episcopal Church. A survey was carried out amongst clergy on the use of the 1982 Liturgy three years ago – feedback from this survey requested that the use of inclusive language in liturgies be considered and appropriate alternatives be offered. The production of the list of permitted changes was a response to this request. -ends-
  • General Synod 2010
    The draft Minutes of the meeting of the General Synod 2010 are now available.
  • Bishop of Brechin announces early retirement
    The Rt Rev Dr. John Mantle, who has been Bishop of Brechin in the Scottish Episcopal Church for five years, has announced that he will take early retirement in October. He will be 65 early next year. Bishop John was diagnosed with a cancer 18 months ago.

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