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Shaping the future of the
Church of Scotland
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We live in a difficult time for the Church of
Scotland – and the Church in Scotland
Result of change
We are in the middle of a sustained period of change
“A change of age”
Times they are a changin’
Bob Dylan1964
Change is everywhere!
Church is caught in the change like everyone else
- The change is very significant
Lothian Presbytery1999 - 2009
49 congregations
46 – membership declined
(3 grew – 2 were transfer growth)
24.9% decline in membership
Full Time Ministers of Word & Sacrament
201
3
201
5 201
620
17
201
820
19
202
020
21
202
2
201
4842 66
2
Baptisms – Loanhead Parish Church
Average = 25
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990
Average = 25
Average = 3
86 87 88 89 90 08 09 10 11 12
Community
Moral compassSense of belongingPlace of activity Community builder
Influence & Respect
Community
Moral compassSense of belongingPlace of activity Community builderWe have been
here before!
Influence & Respect
Place of servanthood
Requires deepening discipleship
This is a time of conflicting feelings and
emotions
Fears and Frustration
s
Hopes and
Dreams
Community
How fully does this image or idea describe the church in Scotland and your community?