From Ekklesia England-
The Scottish Episcopal Church, part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, is set to join talks involving the Church of Scotland (Presbyterian) and the Church of England as they seek greater and more effective links.
Following a decade of discussions, the Church of Scotland and the Church of England have published a joint document outlining areas where progress can be made, contained in the Kirk Ecumenical Relations Committee’s report to the forthcoming Church of Scotland General Assembly.
Both parties feel they have now reached a point where input from the Scottish Episcopal Church would be the natural progression. This could result in closer three-way working on theological and doctrinal matters, as well as investigating how the churches could better engage in existing spheres of public co-operation.
The basis of the original talks was the desire for an “enhanced fellowship in the Gospel” between the Church of Scotland and Church of England.
Recommendations include greater integration on the phenomenon of the “emerging church” – fresh expressions of worship and mission in a changing, plural and mixed-belief society; which some are referring to as post-Christendom.
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland already meets with the Archbishop of Canterbury every year during the St Andrew's-tide visit to London, but it is hoped this could become more fruitful. Another proposal includes inviting the Archbishop of Canterbury to address the General Assembly in Edinburgh.
More here-
http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/node/12111
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