Departments overview
Overview
Around 2,000 professional support staff deliver a huge range
of services, mission and support at national and international
level for the Church of Scotland at our offices across Scotland.
Following the significant reorganisation of central structures
led by the Council of Assembly in 2005 in its drive to set priorities
in the Kirk's work, the Church of Scotland's boards and committees
were reorganised into six main councils and a number of associated
committees and departments. You can access the latest information
about minutes, meeting dates and resources for each of these
councils, committees and departments below: Church
and Society Council
Engaging in the national, political and social issues affecting
Scotland and the world today.
Council of
Assembly
Setting priorities among, and evaluating the work of, the
councils and committees.
General Trustees
Holds properties and investments for the Church.
The Guild
Scotland's largest voluntary Christian group, supporting Scottish
and international projects.
Housing and Loan Fund
Helping ministers, their widows, widowers, separated or divorced
spouses with housing needs in retirement.
Ministries Council
Supporting a variety of the ministries for the Church,
from the first stirring of a 'call' through to retirement.
Mission and Discipleship
Council
Promoting an overall focus for mission and developing
resources for congregations.
Nomination Committee
Bringing before the General Assembly the names of those
to serve on councils and committees.
Panel on Review and
Reform
Listening to the local church and considering the Kirk's changing
needs, challenges and responsibilities.
Parish Development Fund
Providing grants for projects involving local churches
working with each other and with people in need.
Social Care Council
Offering services in Christ's name and specialist resources
to further the caring work of the Church to people in need.
Support and Services
Council
A network of committees including Assembly Arrangements,
Central Services, Ecumenical Relations, Legal Questions, Safeguarding,
Stewardship and Finance and Media Relations.
Trusts
Information about the Church's pensions, investors and
property trusts.
World Mission Council
Working internationally to share the gospel, support theological
education and
encourage holistic ministry.
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