Scott Rennie
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The Reverend Scott Rennie |
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| Born |
31 March 1972 Bucksburn, Aberdeen |
| Education |
University of Aberdeen Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York |
| Church | Church of Scotland |
| Ordained | 4 November 1999 |
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Offices held
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Brechin Cathedral Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen |
Scott Martin Rennie FRSA (born 31 March 1972) is a Scottish clergyman who is the Minister of Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen. He was formerly Minister of Brechin Cathedral in the Church of Scotland 1999 – 2009.
Rennie was born on 31 March 1972 in Bucksburn, Aberdeen, Scotland. He studied geography at the University of Aberdeen, and Divinity at Christ's College, Aberdeen. He served as Assistant Minister at Queen's Cross Church, Aberdeen, studying for a Masters in Sacred Theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City on a Scots Fellowship. Rennie was a member of the Church of Scotland's Taskforce on Human Sexuality until it was disbanded in 2012.
Rennie married Ruth, and they had a daughter together. After five years of marriage they separated and divorced. Rennie subsequently formed a relationship with his now husband, David Smith an educationalist at the University of Aberdeen and Religion scholar. Rennie is a member of the Liberal Democrats and was their candidate for the Angus constituency in the 2005 UK general election. He is also a well-known supporter of Aberdeen Football Club, aka 'The Dons'.
On 23 November 2008, Rennie preached as sole nominee for Queen's Cross Church, having informed the congregation of his circumstances. At the conclusion of the service, following a secret ballot, he was duly declared Minister Elect by 140 votes to 28. Subsequently, 246 members of the church and 13 other adherents signed the Call.
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