How we are organised

Colinton Parish Church is a registered Charity.  The Kirk Session are the trustees of the charity.  Elders are elected to the session by the congregation.  The role of the elder is to support the ministers by being responsible for the spiritual and practical aspects of Church life, including pastoral care, and for local church government. Being an elder is a demanding but rewarding role - and important part of the Church of Scotland in its team ministry.

Kirk Session Meeting May 2010 

Responsibilities for supporting aspects of the Church life extend beyond the elders to various groups.  Our Parish Neighbour Scheme ensures that each street in Colinton has a parish neighbour - someone who is on hand to welcome new families into the community and to act as a link between that street and Colinton Parish Church