This is the place for those who serve in church to find resources:
On Presbyterianism
Our very own Rev Dr Marjory MacLean from Orkney Islands wrote a book “Church of Scotland Governance: The Underlying Principles” which serves as an introduction to Presbyterianism.
This book will be useful to anyone who is new to the Church of Scotland, whether you're a new elder, a new minister or starting to work on a committee.
Church of Scotland Governance, or ‘the grey book’ as it’s likely to become known, addresses the long-term structures of the Church, those elements of our polity that do not change as our legislation develops from year to year. It discusses our constitutional make-up, our system of Courts, the complementary roles of Church Law and Civil Law (including Charity Law), and the way our processes and regulations work in the everyday life of a congregation. Readers are directed to the legal information on the Church’s web-site and elsewhere for more detailed materials about rules and processes that change from time to time.
The book is available from Amazon.
Most importantly, you will be able to purchase it at the reduced price of £5 at the June Presbytery Meeting.
Employment Law
We had a series of workshops run by the Church of Scotland Law Department Solicitor David Di Paola on employment law.
Here are the links to webinars and slides:
1) Employment, Recruitment and Contracts.
2) Absence Management
3) Staff Handbooks and Policies
4) Grievance and Disciplinary Training
Divinity Library
Divinity Library Access to Alumni and Public on Fridays, 10am-5pm
The Divinity Library is giving access to the University of Aberdeen alumni and the general public on Fridays from 10am-5pm.
Thanks to a grant, we have bought a number of Biblical commentaries which we are hoping will be useful to ministers and lay preachers.
We also have around 7000 books on a wide array of theological and religious topics which may be of interest (the full catalogue is available here).
Please email Dr Joel Pierce (joel.pierce@abdn.ac.uk) beforehand for he needs to be present during your visit.
People with Disabilities
You can find useful resources and training here:
Through the Roof is a Christian disability charity equipping disabled people to fully participate in the kingdom of God and use their gifts for God's glory.
Prospects Across Scotland resources churches to welcome people with learning disabilities and autism and tell them about Jesus.
Scotland Churches Trust
Scotland Churches Trust offers Church Recording
Please see the message from SCT here.
Creating a website for your church?
Here is a the Presbytery and Church Website Guidance from the Church of Scotland.
Eco-Congregation Scotland
Eco-Congregation Scotland's new Season of Creation webpage for 2026:
https://ecocongregationscotland.org/resources/season-of-creation-2026/
Eco-Congregation Scotland's Eco-Chaplain David Coleman (with others) has created a diverse range of materials, with notes/prayers, major video reflections, short versions, and some location video readings, as well as global links and poems etc. The thematic side will continue to grow in the next few weeks.
Here are some aspects that David highlights:
Poetry page (developing):
https://ecocongregationscotland.org/poetry-2026-season/
Video Trailer - mostly for the sermon-slot videos:
https://vimeo.com/1208499367
Chaplaincy ethos:
https://vimeo.com/1209625705
Withdrawal Act - CofS Summary
You may already be aware that legislation governing certain aspects of Religious and Moral Education and Religious Observance/Time for Reflection were amended in April this year.
The Act is known as the “Children (Withdrawal from Religious Education and Amendment of UNCRC Compatibility Duty) (Scotland) Act” and it received Royal Assent on 2 April 2026.
The changes in direction, and potential further changes, indicated by this Act will be of interest to the Church in general and to those who work in schools in particular.
We trust that the summary of this Act will be helpful to you.