Presbytery Of Edinburgh

Presbytery is the gathered life of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Its work is part of the ecumenical Christian witness in our city.

CALLING
“Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stay awake in vain” – Psalm 127: 1b
Presbytery is the gathered life of the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh. Its work is part of the ecumenical Christian witness in our city.

Presbytery brings together, in a mutually accountable and supportive relationship, ministers, deacons and elders representing local Christian communities in parish, hospital, prison, university and national church administration.

PURPOSE
Jesus said, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of people” – Mark 1: 17

The leaders of the local church come together to:
· discern the Holy Spirit’s leading of the Church in Edinburgh;
· respond appropriately to Christ’s call to follow.