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Throughout that period, particularly as Rector of Seagoe Parish Church in Portadown, he attempted to develop ways in which churches could challenge the sectarianism which powerfully influenced communities and churches in Northern Ireland. During that time, he also served successively as Dean and Archdeacon of Dromore. Throughout his ministry, Bishop David has given a high priority to communication. He is a regular broadcaster and for over ten years has written a blog at www.bishopdavid.net In announcing his retirement, Bishop David said: “it has been an immense privilege for me to exercise the interwoven ministries of bishop and Primus. The Scottish Episcopal Church has with increasing confidence been developing its mission and taking its place in the evolving story of Scotland. “As the process for the election of my successor begins – and as God’s unfolding future for our church is revealed – I shall continue to hold this church and its leadership in my prayers.” Church Mission Society ‘Reconciliation in a Fractured World’ is the theme of the annual Church Mission Society Community in Scotland Conference, which will be held on Saturday 18 March at Holy Trinity Church, Stirling 10:30 am – 3 pm The Rev Ruth Scott, Mediator and Broadcaster and will facilitate the discussion through the day. Contact [email protected] for further information and registration (£6 donation requested towards cost of event) Inspires There are two Inspires publications – Inspires Online (a fortnightly online newsletter) and Inspires Magazine (produced quarterly). Details of how to subscribe to Inspires Magazine and the cost of this can be found at: http://www.scotland.anglican.org/who-we-are/publications/inspires/ Inspires Online Inspires Online is the free e-newsletter from the Scottish Episcopal Church – to subscribe please use the sign-up box on the above page. StOM Page 14