The Church of Scotland has launched a new education platform to help members explore and share their faith.

Church of Scotland Learning, which went live in August, seeks to help congregations to grow in confidence and encourage them to reach out to people indifferent to Christianity.

Kay Cathcart, People and Training Manager for the Church of Scotland, said: “The Faith Action Programme wants to equip people to live out the mission of God, following Jesus and serving our communities.

“The materials provided in Church of Scotland Learning seek to help people grow in confidence in, and knowledge of, their faith and equip them to make a real difference where they are.

“We believe that a Church being reformed and transformed will see a major transformation in the communities they serve and in the world.

“We hope that people who learn together will also grow and serve together, making the difference we’re called to by using the gifts God gives us, wherever we are sent.”

The ethos of the platform is collaborative, aiming to promote sharing ideas, resources, discerning future opportunities and needs.

Set at an introductory level and accessible for all, topics include Conversations in Discipleship, Exploring Discipleship, Talking About Your Faith, New Ways of Being Church, Theological Reflection for Everyone and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Early in 2024, new learning materials around discovering spiritual gifts and supporting leadership, eldership and session clerks will be introduced on the platform. From September 2025, the Church of Scotland Learning team expect to resource those training for, and deployed in, national ministries.

You can sign up to Church of Scotland learning on the Church website at www.churchofscotland.org.uk