Scotland's Churches: Vision for the Future
Scotland’s Churches: Vision for the Future
Watch this recording of our online talk about the Church of Scotland's priorities as it sells off churches.
£5
Event details
Watch on demand until Wednesday 31 July 2024
Join us for this online talk to understand why some churches are closing, why some are remaining open, and what the Church of Scotland’s priorities are as a wider organisation.
You’ll hear from Jamie McNamara, Buildings Officer at the Church of Scotland, who has spoken with many vestries and communities on this issue.
Listen in to understand the full picture of church closures and gain a glimpse of the future for the Church of Scotland.
Who is it for?
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This recorded talk is aimed at professionals who want to stay informed during this period of tremendous change for Scotland’s churches.
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It may be particularly relevant to community groups, architects and other building professionals seeking to gain an introductory background.
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It is also perfect for those with an interest in hearing directly from the Chuch of Scotland about their plans.
You will learn
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Why so many churches need to close in a short space of time.
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The process of assessment and have a better understanding of how this has been undertaken.
Speakers
Jamie McNamara currently works for the Church of Scotland as Buildings Officer for the Presbytery of Clyde. He is a former Chair of SPAB Scotland.
Judith Roebuck is the head of the buildings team for the Church of Scotland.
How does it work?
You will receive a booking confirmation email with a link and passcode to watch the recorded talk. Please check your junk mail if you don’t receive one.
Want to find out more? There are more talks in our Scotland's Churches collection, all available to watch on demand:
Scotland's Churches: History of Closure
Scotland's Churches: Rescuing the Unloved
Scotland's Churches: Recording of Objects
IT requirements
You will need a laptop, phone or device with internet connection.
Accessibility
Anything we can do to make this talk more accessible for you? Please email scotland@spab.org.uk.
About SPAB Scotland
Members of the SPAB living and working in Scotland decided to form their own semi-autonomous group in 1995. Scotland has its own building traditions, architectural language and property laws, all of which are best dealt with locally. All members of the SPAB residing in Scotland are automatically members of SPAB Scotland.
Image: Dores Parish Church © Greg Fitchett (CC by SA 2.0)
