Resources
This section includes resources and guidance for Dioceses, Vestries, and office holders across the Church.
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Buildings
The Buildings Committee, in consultation with the Provincial Environment Group, has produced some general guidance on the subject of insulation…
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Clergy Appointments and Conduct and Clergy and Lay Employment
A number of resources, including detailed Vacancy Procedures guidelines, are available...
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Complaints Procedure
At the meeting of the General Synod in June 2021, Synod adopted a complaints procedure. You can download information on…
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General Links
Links to a variety of useful sources of information are detailed below. If there are others that you think should…
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Grants and Loans
A number of Provincial committees provide grants and loans to assist the dioceses, congregations and members of the SEC.
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Health & Safety Toolkit
Our church buildings act as places where the congregation and local communities come together for worship and other social activities.
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Safeguarding in the Scottish Episcopal Church
The witness of Scripture recognises and affirms God’s love for all members of the human family and the priority given…
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Stewardship, Gift Aid and Legacies
Vestries are encouraged to undertake regular stewardship reviews. Contact should be made with diocesan offices to identify...
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Vestry Responsibilities: Governance, Accounting and Charity Matters
As a member of the vestry, it is essential to understand your obligations under the Charities Acts, first enacted in…
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General Information
This section comprises a number of miscellaneous guidance notes of relevance to the ongoing life of a congregation.