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1. The General Assembly, seeking to revise and update its legislation regarding the Church’s ecumenical relations, re-constitute the Ecumenical Relations Committee as the Interchurch Relations Committee and enact as follows: A. GENERAL 1. The Church The visible church of Christ is ‘catholic or universal under the Gospel (not confined …
The General Assembly note that Rev. Neil MacMillan has stepped down from the role of Church Planting Director and thank him for his services. They recognise the ongoing need to have a dedicated worker to support the work of Church Planting and the Church’s vision to plant 30 churches …
The General Assembly, seeking to revise and update the arrangements for filling vacancies on Boards and Committees, enact and ordain as follows: A. OVERVIEW 1. General Assembly 1.1. Principle. It is a principle of biblical Presbyterianism that the government of the Church is in the hands of the presbyters, …
1. The General Assembly instruct the Mission Board, in consultation with the Public Engagement Group, to arrange and coordinate an annual National Day of Prayer and fasting for the nation and the church of Jesus Christ throughout our nation. 2. The General Assembly repeal Act 12, Class 2, 2017 …
The General Assembly grant the Board of Trustees the authority to approve legal advisers and law agents for the Free Church of Scotland, its Presbyteries, and congregations. …
The General Assembly instruct the Board of Trustees, in co-operation with the Mission Board and in conversation with current church planters, to consider how the Church might assist in the funding of manses for church plants to help ensure their long-term financial health. …
The General Assembly approve and adopt the following statement in relation to slavery: The Free Church of Scotland is firmly opposed to all forms of racism and slavery. The Bible teaches that everyone is made in the image of God and worthy of inherent dignity and respect. We are …
The General Assembly thank the Board of Trustees, Pension Trustee Directors, and Central Office Staff for all the work that has been done to progress a buy-out of the pension scheme. The General Assembly approve the decision of the Board of Trustees to use reserves to cover the buy-out …
1. The General Assembly instruct the Assembly Clerk’s Office, Boards of the Church, and the Public Engagement Group to consider national strategies to(a) enhance understanding of the Biblical and Theological basis for the Establishment Principle and(b) to implement the practical application of the Establishment Principle outlined in section (E) …