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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 Dylan 1964

Change is everywhere!

Church is caught in the change like everyone else - The change is very significant

Lothian Presbytery congregations 46 – membership declined (3 grew – 2 were transfer growth) 24.9% decline in membership

Full Time Ministers of Word & Sacrament

Baptisms – Loanhead Parish Church Average =

Average = 25 Average =

Community Moral compass Sense of belonging Place of activity Community builder Influence & Respect

Community Moral compass Sense of belonging Place of activity Community builder We have been here before! Influence & Respect Place of servanthood Requires deepening discipleship

This is a time of conflicting feelings and emotions

Fears and Frustrations Hopes and Dreams

Community How fully does this image or idea describe the church in Scotland and your community?