External Resources
You will find some useful links below.
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ACTS - Action of Churches Together in Scotland
ACTS - Action of Churches Together in Scotland is the ecumenical instrument in Scotland, of which the Church of Scotland is a member.
Cairngorms Christian Centre
The Cairngorms Christian Centre, built in 1976, is leased from the Church of Scotland and offers residential accommodation in the heart of the Highlands.
Care for Creation Resources
Below are some websites which may be helpful to prepare for the Scottish Interfaith Week theme of 'Care for Creation'.
Interfaith Resources
‘Our Sacred Earth’ Interfaith Scotland booklet
Our Voices: Bringing Faith to the Climate Talks
The Alliance of Religions and Conservation
The Interfaith Summit on Climate Change
The Interfaith Declaration on Climate Change
The Renewal Project - Documentary
General Resources
‘Climate Conversations’ - useful materials and activities are available for small groups.
Oxfam
Oxfam resources for schools: 7-11
Oxfam resources for schools: 11-14
Christian Resources
Pope Francis’ Encyclical Letter on ‘Care for our Common Home’ is available online. A distillation of key quotes and themes along with the full document and useful activities can be found on the Interfaith Power and Light website.
Recent speech from Pope Francis in Bolivia
Anglican Church Statement on Climate Change
Climate Change materials from Eco-Congregations Scotland
Tearfund
Climate Change and Sustainable Living Bible Studies
Muslim Resources
Islamic Declaration on Climate Change
The Muslim Green Guide to reducing Climate change
Buddhist Resources
Baha’i Resources
The Baha’i International Community’s pages on social and sustainable development
The International Environment Forum
Sikh Resources
Jewish Resources
Rabbinic letter on climate change
Hindu Resources
Pagan Resources
Brahma Kumaris Resources
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Resources
Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI)
Whether you are a church, school or organisation, the CCLI is here to provide licences, advice and support to help you through the maze of copyright.
Crossreach
Crossreach is the Social Care Council of the Church of Scotland. The Remit of Crossreach is:
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To offer services in Christ's name to people in need as part of the Church's mission;
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To provide specialist resources to further the caring work of the Church;
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To identify existing and emerging areas of need, to guide the Church in pioneering new approaches to relevant problems and to make responses on issues arising within the areas of the Council's concern through appropriate channels such as the Church & Society Council, the Scottish Executive and the like.
CTBI - Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
CTBI – Churches Together in Britain and Ireland is the ecumenical instrument in Britain and Ireland, of which the Church of Scotland is a member. It seeks to serve the churches of Britain and Ireland on our shared journey towards full visible unity in Christ.
Fresh Expressions
Fresh Expressions encourages and resources new ways of being church, working with Christians from a broad range of denominations and traditions. The movement has resulted in thousands of new congregations being formed alongside more traditional churches.
Life and Work
Life and Work is the editorially independent monthly magazine of the Church of Scotland.
Mission Shaped Ministry
A year to be equipped in planting and sustaining fresh expressions of church.
mission shaped ministry is running ecumenically in over 50 centres across the UK with more than 2000 students enrolled. The one-year, part-time course takes participants on a learning journey as part of a supportive community, training them for ministry in fresh expressions of church.
Saint Andrew Press
Saint Andrew Press is the publishing house of the Church of Scotland. This work has been administered by Hymns Ancient and Modern since February 2011. For information, the publishing protocols for work, agreed by the Mission and Discipleship Council, are available here.
Table Talk for Scotland
Table Talk for Scotland is a conversational game that explores some of the more important (and not so important) questions in Scottish life. With introductions written by John and Olive Drane this is sure to get people talking. Table Talk for Scotland, and other versions are available from The Ugly Duckling Company.
