Edinburgh Churches Together facts for kids
Edinburgh Churches Together (ECT) is a special group that brings together different Christian churches in Edinburgh, Scotland. It includes the Church of Scotland, the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Catholic Church, the Methodist Church, the Salvation Army, the Religious Society of Friends (also known as Quakers), and the United Reformed Church.
ECT helps these different churches work together. They focus on things they all care about. Even though they work together, each church keeps its own unique identity and beliefs.
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What is Edinburgh Churches Together?
Edinburgh Churches Together started in the early 1990s. It was created because a bigger group called Action of Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS) had been formed. ECT wanted to do something similar at a local level in Edinburgh.
Why Do Churches Work Together?
The main goal of ECT is to help different Christian churches connect and talk to each other. They want to encourage churches to cooperate on shared projects. This helps them support the community better.
Working with the City
ECT also works with other important groups in Edinburgh. They talk with the Edinburgh City Council, which is like the local government for the city. They also connect with the Edinburgh Interfaith Association. This association helps people from different religions understand and respect each other.
External links
- Glasgow Churches Together is a similar group in Glasgow.
