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- Diocesan News, May 2012
- Uploaded 25 April 2012
- The Diocesan newsletter for May 2012
- Files: PDF (336KB) | PDF (297KB) | Word (57.5KB)
- DEPUTISING FEES/EXPENSES 2012
- Uploaded 30 March 2012
- Claim for fees and expenses by authorised minister (diocesan or local, lay or ordained) payable in the absence of stipendiary clergy through holiday entitlement, illness or other church duties.
- Files: Word (30KB)
- Diocesan News, April 2012
- Uploaded 30 March 2012
- The Diocesan newsletter for April 2012
- Files: PDF (270KB) | PDF (319KB) | Word (52KB)
- Diocesan News, March 2012
- Uploaded 30 March 2012
- The Diocesan newsletter is published monthly as an insert for parish magazines.
- Files: PDF (356KB) | PDF (289KB) | Word (63KB)
- Consulting on the Anglican Covenant at Diocesan Synod, 2012 - Full Report
- Uploaded 27 March 2012
- This year General Synod is to be asked if the Scottish Episcopal Church is agreeable in principle to the adoption of the Anglican Covenant. The final text of the Covenant was not up for discussion, but each Diocesan Synod had been asked to discuss the principle, with a view to informing members of General Synod in advance of the General Synod vote in June.
- Files: Word (75KB)
- Authorised Ministries, Lay Reader and Ordained Ministry in the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway
- Uploaded 16 February 2012
- Authorised Ministries,Lay Reader and Ordained Ministry in the Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway. Updated Guidelines February 2012
- Files: Word (293KB)
- Diocesan News, February 2012
- Uploaded 24 January 2012
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. February 2012
- Files: Word (50KB) | PDF (287KB) | PDF (329KB)
- Diocesan Constitution
- Uploaded 23 January 2012
- Diocesan Constitution 2005 - Amended 2011
- Files: Word (322KB) | PDF (286KB)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 22nd December 2011
- Uploaded 16 January 2012
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 22nd December 2011.
- Files: Word (47kb)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 24th November 2011
- Uploaded 6 December 2011
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 24th November 2011.
- Files: Word (61KB)
- Diocesan News, December/January
- Uploaded 23 November 2011
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. December/January
- Files: PDF (361KB) | PDF (319KB) | Word (59KB)
- Journey in Faith Course Unit 2 - Trinity & Church
- Uploaded 18 November 2011
- Journey in Faith Unit 2 - Trinity & Church Booking Form.
- Files: Word (30KB)
- Journey in Faith Course Unit 1 - Worship, Bible, Prayer
- Uploaded 18 November 2011
- Journey in Faith Unit 1 - Worship, Bible, Prayer Booking Form.
- Files: Word (29KB)
- Finance Schedule 2011
- Uploaded 30 September 2011
- Financial schedule to be completed by charges by Monday 5th December 2011.
- Files: Excel (29kb)
- Fit and Proper Persons Declaration for Diocesan Charity Trustees
- Uploaded 27 September 2011
- Fit and Proper Persons Declaration for Diocesan Charity Trustees
- Files: Word (24.1kb)
- Diocesan News, October 2011
- Uploaded 20 September 2011
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. October 2011
- Files: PDF (345kb) | PDF (339kb) | Word (53.4kb)
- Continuing Ministerial Development Grant Application Form
- Uploaded 20 September 2011
- Grant application form for the Continuing Ministerial Development programme.
- Files: PDF (16kb)
- HMRC Charity Trustee Form
- Uploaded 15 September 2011
- The ‘Fit and Proper Persons test’: a basic guide for charity managers This guide is for 'managers' of a charity, Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) or other organisation entitled to UK charity tax reliefs. The term 'managers' applies to the trustees of charities, directors of corporate charities, CASC officials, any other officials having day to day control over the running of the charity and any other persons who are able to exert direction or influence over the running of the charity or the application of its assets.
- Files: PDF (45kb)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 25th August 2011
- Uploaded 12 September 2011
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 25th August 2011.
- Files: Word (39.5kb)
- Diocesan News, September 2011
- Uploaded 26 August 2011
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. September 2011
- Files: PDF - A5 (318KB) | PDF - A4 (456KB) | Word (58KB)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 5th May 2011
- Uploaded 23 May 2011
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 5th May.
- Files: Word (44kb)
- Diocesan News, June 2011
- Uploaded 23 May 2011
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. June 2011
- Files: PDF - A4 (260kb) | PDF - A5 (312kb) | Word (77kb)
- Diocesan News, May 2011
- Uploaded 23 May 2011
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. May 2011
- Files: PDF - A4 (121kb) | PDF - A5 (118kb) | Word (108kb)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 31st March 2011
- Uploaded 18 May 2011
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 31st March.
- Files: Word (44kb)
- Growing in Welcome Booklet
- Uploaded 8 April 2011
- Growing in Welcome Booklet produced by the Mission Core Group
- Files: PDF - A4 (1476kb)
- Notice of Experimental Re-ordering
- Uploaded 5 April 2011
- Revised version of Notice of Experimental Re-ordering form
- Files: Word (31kb)
- Canon 35 Pre-Application Form
- Uploaded 5 April 2011
- Revised version of Canon 35 Pre-Application form
- Files: Word (37kb)
- Canon 35 Application Form
- Uploaded 5 April 2011
- Revised version of Canon 35 Application
- Files: Word (39.5kb)
- Action Network Reports & Bishops Charge - Synod 2011
- Uploaded 25 March 2011
- Reports presented to Diocesan Synod, 5th March 2011
- Files: PDF (347KB)
- Action Network Reports & Bishops Charge - Synod 2011
- Uploaded 25 March 2011
- Reports presented to Diocesan Synod, 5th March 2011
- Files: PDF (347KB)
- Diocesan News, April 2011
- Uploaded 25 March 2011
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. April 2011
- Files: Word (108KB) | PDF - A4 (347KB) | PDF - A5 (416KB)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 24th February 2011
- Uploaded 11 March 2011
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 24th February.
- Files: Word (41KB)
- EDUCATION ACTION GROUP Grant Application Form and Guidance Notes
- Uploaded 11 March 2011
- The Diocesan Education Action Group invites applications for grants for educational purposes.
- Files: Word (30KB) | Word (32KB)
- Journey in Faith Course INTERFAITH ENCOUNTERS – 12th March – 16th April
- Uploaded 11 March 2011
- Interfaith Encounters is an exciting opportunity to learn from others about their faith in the context of their places of worship. The course encourages participants to reflect on their own faith journey in the light of what has been revealed from the people and places experienced.
- Files: Word (33KB)
- Action Group for Spirituality Grant Application Form
- Uploaded 4 March 2011
- Action Group for Spirituality Grant Application Form
- Files: Word (29KB)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 20th January 2011
- Uploaded 28 February 2011
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 20th January.
- Files: Word (45kb)
- Diocesan News, March 2011
- Uploaded 25 February 2011
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. March 2011
- Files: PDF - A4 (371KB) | PDF - A5 (346KB) | Word (105KB)
- Diocesan News, February 2011
- Uploaded 4 February 2011
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. February 2011
- Files: PDF (255KB) | PDF (260KB) | Word (102KB)
- Diocesan News, December 2010/January 2011
- Uploaded 24 November 2010
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. December 2010/January 2011
- Files: PDF (403KB) | Word (114KB) | PDF (355KB)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 4th November 2010
- Uploaded 24 November 2010
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 4th November.
- Files: PDF (43KB)
- Mothers’ Union Newslink
- Uploaded 12 November 2010
- Autumn 2010 edition of The Mothers' Union Newslink
- Files: PDF (839KB)
- Diocesan Schedule 2011/2012
- Uploaded 5 November 2010
- Diocesan Schedule to be completed annually by charges. This form should be completed and returned to the Diocesan Office by 6th January 2012
- Files: Word (30kb)
- Diocesan News November, 2010
- Uploaded 29 October 2010
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert. November 2010
- Files: Word (88KB) | PDF (420KB) | PDF (466KB)
- News Item Template
- Uploaded 5 October 2010
- Template for having a news item published on the Diocesan Website
- Files: Word (36KB)
- Event Item Template
- Uploaded 5 October 2010
- Template for having an event published on the Diocesan Website
- Files: Word (35KB)
- Art Inventory
- Uploaded 5 October 2010
- Inventory of Church Art and/or Artefacts
- Files: Excel (31KB)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 13th September 2010
- Uploaded 21 September 2010
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 13th September.
- Files: Word (39KB)
- Church in Society Action Network Summary of meeting
- Uploaded 21 September 2010
- Summary of meeting held on 8th September 2010
- Files: Word (29KB)
- Diocesan News October, 2010
- Uploaded 21 September 2010
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, October, 2010
- Files: PDF - A4 (414KB) | PDF - A5 (395KB) | Word (100KB)
- Diocesan News September 2010
- Uploaded 24 August 2010
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, September, 2010
- Files: PDF - A4 (337KB) | PDF - A5 (315KB) | Word (56KB)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 12th July 2010
- Uploaded 29 July 2010
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 12th July 2010
- Files: Word (41KB)
- Diocesan News July & August 2010
- Uploaded 6 July 2010
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, July & August, 2010
- Files: Word (99KB) | PDF - A4 (407KB) | PDF - A5 (412KB)
- Diocesan News June 2010
- Uploaded 6 July 2010
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, June 2010
- Files: Word (52KB) | PDF - A5 (332KB) | PDF - A4 (352KB)
- 2010 Diocesan Synod Headlines
- Uploaded 8 March 2010
- A summary of the business from the 2010 Diocesan Synod held on 27 Feb 2010.
- Files: PDF (134Kb)
- Midday Prayer - Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 5
- Uploaded 30 January 2010
- Orders of service for Midday Prayer held each Wednesday at the Diocesan Centre.
- Files: Word (31Kb) | Word (40Kb) | Word (34Kb)
- Midday Prayer - Week 4
- Uploaded 29 January 2010
- Order of service for Midday Prayer in the Diocesan Centre.
- Files: Word (34Kb)
- Diocesan News Feb 2010
- Uploaded 24 January 2010
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, Feb 2010
- Files: PDF - A4 (412Kb) | PDF - A5 (348Kb) | Word (106Kb)
- Diocesan News November 2009
- Uploaded 28 October 2009
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, November 2009
- Files: PDF - A4 (82Kb) | PDF - A5 (97Kb) | Word (83Kb)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 13 October 2009
- Uploaded 28 October 2009
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 13 October 2009.
- Files: PDF (120Kb)
- Diocesan response to the Ridley Draft of the Anglican Covenant
- Uploaded 22 October 2009
- A note of the meeting and written submissions dealing with the diocesan response to Section Four of the latest draft of the Anglican Covenant
- Files: PDF (383Kb)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 3 September 2009
- Uploaded 25 September 2009
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 3 September 2009.
- Files: bsgdigestsept09.pdf">PDF (90Kb)
- Diocesan News October 2009
- Uploaded 24 September 2009
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, October 2009
- Files: PDF - A4 (59Kb) | PDF - A5 (76Kb) | Word (92Kb)
- Episcopal Election Materials
- Uploaded 19 September 2009
- The Diocesan Description and the Form of Nomination for the Episcopal Election 2009
- Files: PDF (685Kb) | PDF (61Kb)
- Diocesan News September 2009
- Uploaded 1 September 2009
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, September 2009.
- Files: PDF (83Kb) | PDF (76Kb) | Word (93Kb)
- Digest of the meeting of Bishop’s Staff Group held 10 August 2009
- Uploaded 24 August 2009
- A digest of the minutes of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held at the Diocesan Centre on 10 August 2009.
- Files: PDF (100Kb)
- Digest Minute of Bishop’s Staff Group July 2009
- Uploaded 10 August 2009
- A digest of the meeting of the Bishop's Staff Group held on 14 July 2009.
- Files: PDF (113Kb)
- Reader Ministry Explored - book review
- Uploaded 7 July 2009
- A review of a recently published book on Reader ministry, contributed by Paul Wilson, Diocesan Reader
- Files: RTF
- Diocesan News July 2009
- Uploaded 1 July 2009
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, July 2009.
- Files: PDF - A4 (138kb)
- Digest Minute of the Bishop’s Staff Group 9 June 2009
- Uploaded 23 June 2009
- Digest of a Minute of the Bishop's Staff Group held on Tuesday 9 June 2009 at the Diocesan Centre
- Files: PDF (111Kb)
- Bishop’s Charge to Dioceson Synod 20 June 2009
- Uploaded 22 June 2009
- Bishop Idris' charge to the special Diocesan Synod held on 20 June 2009 at St Margaret's Newlands. The Bishop outlines the process for the election of the new Bishop and advises patience and prayer.
- Files: PDF (94Kb)
- Sermon from Ministry Celebration Service 30 May 2009
- Uploaded 30 May 2009
- Anne Tomlinson's sermon preached at the Ministry Celebration Service at St John's Dumfries on Saturday 30 May 2009.
- Files: PDF (202Kb)
- Advance reading for Stipendiary Clergy Conference May 2010
- Uploaded 14 May 2009
- Chapter One of The Human Face of Church: A Social Psychology and Pastoral Theology Resource for Traditional and Pioneer Ministry - co-authored by Dr Eolene Boyd-Macmillan.
- Files: PDF (405 Kb)
- Diocesan News May 2009
- Uploaded 1 May 2009
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, May 2009.
- Files: PDF - A4 (330kb) | PDF - A5 (350kb) | Word (90kb)
- Diocesan News April 2009
- Uploaded 1 April 2009
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, April 2009.
- Files: PDF - A4 (250kb) | PDF - A5 (250kb) | Word (60ib)
- Diocesan News March 2009
- Uploaded 17 February 2009
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, March 2009.
- Files: PDF - A4 (60kb) | PDF - A5 (120kb) | Word (48kb)
- Diocesan News February 2009
- Uploaded 1 February 2009
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, February 2009.
- Files: PDF - A4 (72kb) | PDF - A5 (112kb) | Word (52kb)
- Diocesan News December 2008
- Uploaded 1 December 2008
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, December 2008.
- Files: PDF - A4 (120kb) | PDF - A5 (110kb) | RTF (60kb)
- Building Works - Grants and Loans from Provincial Funds - application
- Uploaded 19 November 2008
- Files: Word (52kb)
- Building Works - Grants and Loans from Provincial Funds - notes
- Uploaded 19 November 2008
- Files: Word (44kb)
- Diocesan News November 2008
- Uploaded 17 October 2008
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, November 2008.
- Files: PDF - A4 (71kb) | PDF - A5 (81kb) | RTF (45kb)
- Diocesan News October 2008
- Uploaded 15 September 2008
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, October 2008.
- Files: PDF (150kb) | PDF (200kb) | RTF (60kb)
- Bishop’s Reflections on Lambeth
- Uploaded 12 September 2008
- Bishop Idris' report to Diocesan Council on the 2008 Lambeth Conference.
- Files: PDF (88kb)
- Diocesan News September 2008
- Uploaded 15 August 2008
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, September 2008.
- Files: PDF - A4 (196Kb) | PDF - A5 (217Kb) | RTF (65Kb)
- Diocesan News July 2008
- Uploaded 27 June 2008
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, July 2008.
- Files: PDF - A4 (130Kb) | PDF - A5 (56Kb) | RTF (95Kb)
- Diocesan News June 2008
- Uploaded 30 May 2008
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, June 2008.
- Files: PDF - A4 (132Kb) | PDF - A5 (137Kb) | RTF (17Kb)
- Diocesan News May 2008
- Uploaded 23 April 2008
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, May 2008.
- Files: PDF - A4 (200kb) | PDF - A5 (200kb) | RTF (100kb)
- Notes and Guidance for Vestries and Property Conveners
- Uploaded 31 March 2008
- Issued by the Diocesan Property Committee in March 2008, this 21-page document offers advice on funding, the Disability Discrimination Act, Health and Safety, developing and managing properties, employing tradespeople and contractors, plus provincial and diocesan guidelines and Canon 35 on changes and alterations to churches.
- Files: PDF (255kb)
- Diocesan News April 2008
- Uploaded 24 March 2008
- Diocesan News Service magazine insert, April 2008.
- Files: PDF - A4 (99Kb) | PDF - A5 (97Kb) | RTF (97Kb)
- Application Form for Church in Society Grants
- Uploaded 7 March 2008
- The Church in Society Action Network offers grants to help local churches develop partnerships, networks and engagement with other agencies and charities that seek to respond to the needs of the local community. Please complete and send this application form. Please be sure to read the Guidance Notes before applying.
- Files: Word (41KB)
- Guidance Notes for Church in Society Grants
- Uploaded 7 March 2008
- Guidance notes for applying for Church in Society Action Network grants.
- Files: PDF (83Kb)
- Diocesan News March 2008
- Uploaded 6 March 2008
- Diocesan News magazine insert, March 2008.
- Files: PDF - A4 (94Kb) | PDF - A5 (100Kb) | RTF (86Kb)
- New Century New Directions
- Uploaded 29 February 2008
- This report, published in April 2003, set the framework for ministry development in the Scottish Episcopal Church for the 21st century.
- Files: PDF (441Kb) | Word (302Kb)
- Journey of the Baptised
- Uploaded 29 February 2008
- Published during Easter 2003 and spelling out the next steps in the home mission of the Scottish Episcopal Church. 'The Church has come to realise that ministry and mission are no longer seen as separate entities and the preserve of the few. They are the task of all the baptised.'
- Files: PDF (91Kb) | Word (71Kb)
- Health and Safety Guidance Notes
- Uploaded 29 February 2008
- Individual Charges of the Scottish Episcopal Church are generally considered to be distinct employers. These guidance notes contain a form of basic policy document which has been designed to fit the minimum requirements. It largely consists of a statement of general principles which Vestries should be following. Church premises are, or should be, low-risk environments, and health and safety requirements (particularly risk assessments) should be straightforward enough and a matter of common sense.
- Files: Word (66Kb)
- Health and Safety Statement Template
- Uploaded 29 February 2008
- A Health and Safety template that charges can customise for their own use.
- Files: Word (30Kb)
- Diocesan News February 2008
- Uploaded 1 February 2008
- Diocesan News magazine insert, February 2008.
- Files: PDF - A4 (72Kb) | PDF - A5 (66Kb) | RTF (75Kb)
- Diocesan News December 2007
- Uploaded 1 December 2007
- Diocesan News magazine insert, December 2007.
- Files: PDF - A4 (118Kb) | RTF (70Kb)
- Diocesan News November 2007
- Uploaded 1 November 2007
- Diocesan News magazine insert, November 2007.
- Files: PDF - A4 (147Kb) | RTF (82Kb)
