The Revd Canon Dr Nicholas Bundock, Team Rector of St James and Emmanuel, Didsbury, has been elected as the new Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. He will be consecrated and take up his new post later this year.
Nick was ordained in the Diocese of Sheffield in 2002 and moved to Manchester in 2005. He has served as Team Vicar and then Team Rector at St James and Emmanuel in Didsbury. During his time at St James and Emmanuel, Nick has developed and led an inclusive ministry which has been transformative in creating vibrant, welcoming, and growing communities for people of all backgrounds, including those who have often felt excluded from traditional church settings. He is particularly known for his work amongst and with the LGBTQ+ community and with Iranian Christians. Nick also set up a new Church of England Primary School under the Free School programme and established an Academy Trust. In 2024, Nick was made Honorary Canon of Manchester Cathedral in recognition of his contribution to the mission of our diocese.
Accepting the appointment, Nick said,
"I am deeply humbled and honoured to have been called to serve as the Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway. This is a diocese with a rich history, vibrant communities, and a deep commitment to embodying the love of Christ in every corner of its life.
"Throughout the discernment process, I have been moved by the openness, warmth, and faithfulness of the people I have encountered. It is with great joy that I look forward to walking alongside clergy, laity and their wider communities as we seek to nurture and grow God’s Kingdom together.
"As we face the challenges and opportunities of this time, I am inspired by the diocese’s vision of inclusion, justice, and hope. I firmly believe that the Scottish Episcopal Church has a unique voice to share in today’s world, and I am committed to supporting and encouraging all who contribute to its mission and ministry.
"I ask for your prayers as I prepare to take on this role, and I offer mine in return for the flourishing of this diocese and its people. Together, may we step boldly into the future, confident in the transforming power of God’s love to create a Church for Everyone.”
Congratulating Nick on his appointment, Bishop David said,
"I'm delighted that Nick's episcopal calling has been recognised. We have seen his gifts and talents growing ever stronger during his time in Manchester Diocese. Whilst we will miss him here, I am confident that this is the right next stage in his journey as a minister in Christ's Church."
