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RESOURCES
General Church and Society Council Leaflet
National Conversation
Human Trafficking Resource Pack
Fair Food Resources
Alternatives to Custody
Energy Reports
Climate Change Resources
Science and Technology Resources
Gambling Reports
Middle East Report
Full Report to the General Assembly 2008
Convener's speech to the General Assembly 2008
Resources for schools and their chaplains
Just Church Resources
livesimply project
The Story of Stuff
Scottish Churches Housing Action
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This leaflet explains the general work of the Church and Society Council and how local congregations can be involved in that work. It is available as a 'Word' document and can be downloaded and printed. |
Download the leaflet:
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National Conversation
First Minister Alex Salmond launched a "national conversation" on Scotland's future. To encourage church members to be part of this conversation the Church and Society Council has produced a set of discussion cards. We plan to have a national gathering in the spring to hear your responses.
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Human Trafficking Resource Pack
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This contains information, discussion topics and worship material which can help individuals and groups to understand and respond to the issues of 'Human Trafficking'. |
These were highlighted in a report to the General Assembly 2007. The pack was prepared jointly by the Guild, World Mission Council and the Church and Society Council.
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Fair Food Resources
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This report highlights the need to support Fair Trade for the developing world. It also emphasises that our local producers in Scotland struggle |
against trade regulations which cause many farmers to go out of business. The message is to ‘buy local’ and ‘buy fair trade’ whenever possible.
Resources are available in different versions:
The full report: this is a detailed 44 page report examining issues relating to the production and trade of food. It deals with international trade justice, justice for Scottish producers and fairness to consumers.
Download the full report:
The summary: this summarises the full report in 8 pages. Download the summary:
Issues and ideas for action: this summarises the summary in 3 pages and includes ideas for congregations to respond to the report.
Download the action plan:
Children’s show: this is a script for a fun, interactive presentation to help children in schools and Sunday schools to understand the balance between ‘Fair Food’ and ‘Food Miles’. It is adaptable for different ages.
Download the show:
Download the children's worksheet to go with the show:
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Alternatives to Custody
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Prisons are bulging, despite crime falling, yet no-one seems able to break the cycle that sees more and more Scots imprisoned. Does the church have any answers? |
This booklet includes: A summary of the report, a personal story (told at the General Assembly), worship material and two Bible studies. Download the booklet:
Download the 'What's the Alternative?' report to the 2007 General Assembly here:
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Energy Report
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Climate Change Resources
Resources about climate change can be found by following this link to our Responding to climate change page.
Science and Technology Resources
These can be found by following this link to our Society, Religion and Technology page.
Gambling Reports
Against the odds...? is a new publication from the Methodist Church and The Salvation Army about the Gambling Act 2005, Christian approaches to gambling issues, and what you can do about gambling related problems.
Download this publication here:
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Middle East Report
Download the 'What Hope for the Middle East?' report to the 2007 General Assembly here:
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Full Report to the General Assembly 2008
This link will take you to the reports.
Convener's Speech to the General Assembly 2008
This link will take you to the speeches.
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Just Church Resources
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How just is your church? These resources consist of 12 modules which can be adapted to suit house groups, youth groups, guilds and church services. |
The material could be used for a single evening focussing on justice or it could provide a six month programme. Modules could be selected to use as a Lent theme for 2008.
This excellent resource is available to download free from:www.justchurch.info
A DVD with multimedia resources and extra support material is also available and printed copies can be ordered for a small charge.
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livesimply project
livesimply is an initiative, launched in several countries including England and Wales that is much in keeping with the ethos and endeavour to build a just world. Efforts and conversations are currently underway to launch a wide network of like-minded individuals, congregations and organisations within Scotland. Click on this link to go to the website: www.livesimply.org.uk
If you wish to know more or join the network, contact Noel Mathias: t: 01412482905
e-mail:
nmathias@cofscotland.org.uk
The Story of Stuff
Another resource on the theme of sustainability and living a more simple lifestyle is this cartoon video: The Story of Stuff
Scottish Churches Housing Action
SCHA believes there can be a Scotland free of homelessness. They exist to mobilise the resources of the churches towards this end. Click on this link to find out how you and your church can get involved. Scottish Churches Housing Action
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