Churches are active in every kind of community in Scotland, in
ways ranging from personal caring and support, to a wide variety of
local and national projects. As churches care and listen, they
learn. They have a strong record of building on that, through tough
thinking and faithful reflection. At times, they have a prophetic
word of challenge to bring; at times, they have insights to
contribute.
Many churches choose to share their reflections through
responding to official consultation processes initiated by the
Scottish Parliament, Scottish Government, UK Government and other
agencies. Openness and accountability are two of the founding
principles of the Scottish Parliament; participation in
consultation processes is a significant contribution to public life
in Scotland.
The official responses included here have been made by
denominations associated with SCPO and have been listed by
denomination and within each denomination by date. Whilst this list
is extensive, we cannot guarantee it is comprehensive.
Documents will download in PDF format, and will open in a new
window.
To view consultations responses submitted by denomination,
please follow the links below:
These pages will be updated on a rolling basis as denominations
make official responses.