{"id":44,"date":"2014-03-19T01:59:34","date_gmt":"2014-03-19T08:59:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gajunkie.info\/blog\/?p=44"},"modified":"2014-03-19T01:59:34","modified_gmt":"2014-03-19T08:59:34","slug":"church-of-scotland-2014-moderator-designate-steps-aside-due-to-ill-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.gajunkie.com\/?p=44","title":{"rendered":"Church Of Scotland 2014 Moderator Designate Steps Aside Due To Ill Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nToday it was announced<\/a> by the Church of Scotland<\/a> that due to ill health the Rev. Angus Morrison has decided to step aside as the Moderator Designate for the 2014 General Assembly<\/a>. In the article from the Kirk the Rev. Morrison is quoted as saying:<\/p>\n

\n\u201cThis
\nhas been a very painful decision but deep down I feel it is the right
\none. I am undergoing medical treatment and anticipate an operation
\nahead. The demanding role of Moderator requires someone to be operating
\non all cylinders. I do not have the necessary reserves just now.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with huge regret and reluctance that I make this decision. My
\nheartfelt prayers will be with all those on whom unexpected burdens now
\nfall. May God’s guidance, strength and peace be given to each one.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\nThe article notes that the Committee to Nominate the Moderator will be meeting again and that a new Moderator Designate will likely be announced on Wednesday 2 April. The article also notes “There
\nis no precedent in living memory for a Moderator-Designate standing
\ndown.”<\/p>\n

There is also coverage of the announcement in stv news<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/a> and the BBC<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Principal Clerk of the General Assembly asks the church to remember Rev. Morrison and his family in their prayers and we would add ours as well. Best wishes for good medical care and a speedy recovery and God’s presence with you and your family throughout.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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