Click the headings below for details of the General Synod, and the boards and committees which carry out its work throughout the year:
The General Synod
The General Synod acts as the Parliament of the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Standing Committee
The Standing Committee represents the General Synod in the day-to-day running of the Church.
The College of Bishops
Collectively the Bishops are known as the College of Bishops and constitute the Episcopal Synod of the Church.
Administration Board
The Administration Board has responsibility for provincial investments and property and for clergy stipends and allowances..
Faith & Order Board
The Faith & Order Board considers Church government and organisation, and relations with the Anglican Communion and other churches.
- Doctrine Committee
- Liturgy Committee
- Committee on Canons
- Interchurch Relations Committee
Information & Communication Board
The Board manages the internal and external flow of information about the Church, and provides tools to enable effective communication..
Mission & Ministry Board
The Board has responsibility for Home and Overseas Mission, for the Church's involvement Scottish life and politics, and for Ministry Development.
Pension Fund Trustees
The Church operates a non-contributory final salary pension scheme for all stipendiary clergy and provincial and diocesan staff employees.
Provincial Committee for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults
The Committee oversees General Synod policy in relation to work and ministry with children and vulnerable adults.
General Synod Officers
Listing of current General Synod office holders.
