St Oswald's Magazine StOM 1605 | Page 13

The Most Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane and Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church wrote about: 1) Reimagining Europe: Christian Reflections on the EU Referendum See Page 20 2) Commenting on the Brussels attacks on 22 March 2016 3) Bishop David was presented to Pope Francis. The Anglican Centre is the presence of the Anglican Communion at the Vatican and is about to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. The Most Rev David Chillingworth is a Patron of the Centre …. Bishop David was presented to Pope Francis at an Audience in St Peter’s Square. He brought a gift and greetings from the Scottish Episcopal Church. Then, in an exceptional departure from precedent, the Pope also greeted Bishop David’s wife, Alison, and daughter, Anna, and gave them all gifts. They also had the opportunity of visiting St Peter’s Basilica when it was empty of tourists. Other News: (a) The first meeting of the Scottish Episcopal Church’s Inter-Church Relations Committee and the Commission for Christian Unity and Dialogue (CCUD) of the Church of Ireland took place in Dublin on 11 April 2016. (b) Core Skills for Children’s Work and Family Ministry Work 1 = 7 May 2016, SEC Diocesan Office, 5 St Vincent Place Work 2 = 4 June 2016, SEC Diocesan Office, 5 St Vincent Place Take own lunch – tea/coffee provided For more info Lorraine Darlow (07769784776) [email protected] (c) Eco-Congregation Scotland is offering suggestions for attracting Wildlife into gardens and churchyards. See the Ten Tips and read more at www.ecocongregationscotland.org/wildlife For news of activities and events Glasgow & Galloway www.glasgow.anglican.org StOM Page 13