Scottish Church Looking for 'Twins' in the USA
Episcopal News Service. May 4, 1995 [95082D]
(ENS) The Scottish Episcopal Church, with historic ties to the Episcopal Church in the USA, is looking for "twins," especially at the parish level. The church's provincial overseas committee wants to pull together portfolios on congregations that would like to form partnerships in time for a workshop on the subject next September. The workshop will discuss the mechanics of selecting a partner, guidelines from the Anglican Consultative Council and the types of agreements or covenants that might be used. The linkages emphasize collaboration and exchange at the grassroots level and undergird the worldwide Anglican emphasis on mission as a partnership among equals. The first American bishop, Samuel Seabury of Connecticut, was consecrated by Scottish bishops when Church of England bishops declined because Seabury wouldn't take an other of loyalty to King George. Seabury took the Scottish Communion liturgy home and it was used as the basis for development of a uniquely American rite. For further information on linking with Scottish parishes or dioceses contact Michael Cousins at Mains Lodge, Dalmoak, Dumbarton G82 4HQ Scotland, telephone (44)1389-767058 or fax (44) 1389-733323.