Scotland has seven bishops — for the first time in a long time.
+Mark Strange was made bishop of Moray, Ross, and Caithness today, amidst much hope and expectation.
Official information is here.
Presumably there are juicer accounts by the Youth Network somewhere. Does the Youth Network really not have a blog? Or do they have trendier modes of communication?
Today St Andrew’s, St Andrews said goodbye to Bob, Liz and Timothy. All in all it was very low key, which is as Bob wanted it. Mind you, there’s a limit to how low key one can make it with 180 or so adults and another 30-40 kids all wanting to make a fuss and say good-bye.
Despite Bob saying all the right things about how little depends on the rector, there were many there today who would contradict him. St Andrew’s, St Andrews is a remarkable church. Its strength does not depend on the rector, and they will do just fine without him. But that is precisely the legacy Bob leaves, the fruit of his leadership and nurture over so many years.
And now begins the search for someone who has sufficient skill and humour and humility and broad-mindedness to take the congregation on to its next phase. Suggestions on a post-card, please. There are lots of people praying.
For those of you who may have missed it, the new provincial website is well worth a visit. And it seems to be doing a world of good for my blog stats too.
Hmm. I’ve just realized that much of the information they have on our congregations is bizarrely untrue. One last thing to do before bed then…
wonderful exchange 