The Church of Scotland’s governing system is Presbyterian, which means that no one person or group within the Church has more influence or say than any other. The Church does not have one person who acts as the head of faith, as that role is the Lord God’s. Its supreme rule of faith and life is through the teachings of the Bible.
At a local level – the parish – the court is a kirk session. Kirk sessions oversee the local congregation and its parish and consist of elders presided over by a minister. Elders have a key leadership role in the life of Church of Scotland congregations.
At Garthamlock, Ruchazie and Craigend Parish Church there are seven active elders.
Kirk Session sub-committees have not yet been actively formed though individual elders lead on particular aspects. For example, children and young people, communication with members and community, safer buildings and safeguarding, worship and community events.
