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Church and Society Council

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Church and Society Council.

History

This council, created on 1 June 2005, took on responsibility for the former committees on Church and Nation; Education; the Scottish Churches' Parliamentary Office; the Society Religion and Technology Project, and Social Interests from the former Board of Social Responsibility.

The previous Church and Nation Committee had existed since 1919 to keep under review all aspects of the development of the nation's life and to recommend ways in which the Church of Scotland can act in the highest interests of the people of Scotland.

Work and remit

In my name: trade justice

The new Church and Society Council's central remit is to continue the tradition of engaging, on behalf of the Church, in the national, political and social issues affecting Scotland and the world today - from asylum and ecological concerns to adoption and education issues.

It aims to do this through the development of theological, ethical and spiritual perspectives when formulating policy and by effectively representing the Church by offering appropriate and informed comments.

The council is also charged with building, establishing and maintaining a series of networks and relationships with leaders and key people in society and engaging in longer-term dialogue and the exchange of ideas with them.

The council is committed to supporting the local church in its mission and own engagement with influence-shapers in society by offering professional and accessible resources on a range of contemporary issues.

As part of its remit the Church and Society Council is expected to conduct an annual review of progress made in these areas and report to the Council of Assembly with its findings.

Use the navigation on the right hand side of this section to find out more about the work, outreach and comment currently carried out by the Church and Society Council.

Extranet

Visit our extranet site - provided for staff, office bearers and those in the ministries - for specific information on the council's minutes and meeting dates.

Click here to go to our extranet site.

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In this section

Introduction
Welcome to the Church and Society Council pages

Parliamentary affairs
The Church's work with the UK and Scottish parliaments

Peace, international, Europe and migration
Current world issues and the council's responses and action

Equalities and human rights
Details on the range of current issues and the council's responses and action

Health and social issues
Debating the issues which affect the lives of the people of Scotland and worldwide

Society, religion and technology
The Church's engagement with science and technology, economics and industry, and environmental concerns

Responding to climate change
How the church is reacting to the global challenge of climate change

Education issues
Engagement with issues of religious and moral concern in schools and colleges

Schools
Resources for school assemblies and news for schools and their chaplains

News and events
The latest updates from the council

Resources
A range of information and resources to download

Have your say
Send in comments and feedback to the council's working groups

Summary of issues
A guide to key issues raised in reports to the General Assembly since 1980

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