Worship and confess faith in the triune God in communion with the worldwide church; be a community characterized by equality, participation and respect for diversity; show mercy, promote justice and protect creation; proclaim Jesus Christ, locally and globally.
The vision of The Church of Scotland is to be a church which seeks to inspire the people of Scotland and beyond with the Good News of Jesus Christ through enthusiastic worshipping, witnessing, nurturing and serving communities.
Work in partnership with the four National Ecumenical Instruments; Facilitate effective collaborative working; Create appropriate ecumenical space; Be an expression of the churches' shared commitment to four nations ecumenism; Work with the widest range of partners; Listen closely, and respond to the shared needs and aspirations of the churches; Resource the work of the churches, agencies, networks and bodies in association with CTBI; Recognise and work with complexity; Offer theological reflection across the shared areas of work
Engage in a cooperative venture that gave life to a new reality, promoting peace and solidarity in the European continent; position itself in the search for the common good, placing at the centre of its action the respect for human dignity; take note of the relevance of this new reality that had come into existence, and with the aim of promoting the Christian dimension of the process.
Cooperate in the service to poor people and in the various activities of Sant'Egidio without being part of the community in a strict sense.
Concentrate on the exchange of experience and knowledge: co-workers and local partner organizations meet on an equal footing and work together on site as this cooperation not only strengthens the local partner organizations, but also improves living conditions for the population groups involved in the process; make people conscious of global interrelationships and raise awareness among civil society and political decision-makers, in the interests of responsible action.
Help and accompany churches on their way to the renewal of their self-image also considering Jewish roots; be aware of the burden of history; and set concrete impulses for educational work in parishes and ecclesial structures.
Promote the sanctity, equity, and harmony of life; seek to contribute to the transformation of society by nurturing moral and spiritual awareness, enhancing a sense of belonging, promoting respect for diversity, addressing conflict, and advancing social justice for individuals and communities; adhere to religious and human values that promote justice and peace, respect pluralism and diversity, and encourage ecological conservation; work cooperatively with national and local governmental agencies and with civil society institutions to best address the concerns and rights of society; seek transparency with partners and donor organisations; encourage a culture in which freedom of expression and belief, democratic decision making, consensus-building, and gender equity are valued and practiced; empower and equips workers and leaders with practical, analytical, and creative skills that empower them to achieve their goals and objectives.
Promote dialogue between cultures and civilisations and foster research and debates on conflict transformation related issues; promote constructive dialogue amongst and between actors in the Arab and Muslim Worlds.
