Annual Gathering and Annual General Meeting
Doors open 10am, Annual General Meeting 12noon to 1pm
St Matthew’s Church of Scotland and online
Please register today to join us in Perth or online for our free and open Annual Gathering this Saturday when we celebrate the 25th anniversary of Eco-Congregation Scotland.
Our theme this year is “Reconnecting with Creation” with an emphasis on nature and biodiversity, prayer in a time of climate crisis, and a look to May’s Scottish Parliament election. This will be a hybrid gathering and able to viewed live online thanks to St Matthew’s experienced audio-visual volunteer support, although we would love to see you in Perth if possible.
Please register below. We look forward to seeing and hearing you in Perth or online.
AGENDA
10.00am Doors open (tea and coffee available free all day)
10.30am to 1.00pm Morning Session
10.30am Welcome and Prayer – Marjorie Clark, Session Clerk, St Matthew’s Church, Perth
10.40am Reconnecting with Creation
Opening Speaker – Sharon Hall, Operation Noah
Guest Speaker – Carolyn MacPhee, SCCAN (Scottish Communities Climate Action Network)
11.30am 25 years of Eco-Congregation Scotland
Hosted by Adrian Shaw, Eco-Congregation Scotland trustee. An overview of last 25 years, sharing reflections on Eco Congregation Scotland past and present, followed by the launch of our new website
12.00pm Annual General Meeting
While only Full Members can vote at the AGM, it remains open to all as part of our Annual Gathering and anyone can attend to hear more about the work of the charity from our trustees. If you have questions about your membership status please contact us
AGM AGENDA
Welcome – Richard Murray, Eco-Congregation Scotland Chairperson
Apologies for absence
Approval of minutes from 2025 AGM
Chairperson’s Report on the activities of Eco-Congregation Scotland
Annual Accounts and Financial Report – Mary Sweetland, Treasurer
Any Questions?
Appointment of Independent Examiner
Election/re-election of Trustee
Any other competent business
1.00pm to 2.00pm Lunch break (please bring a packed lunch)
2.00pm to 3.45pm Afternoon Session
2.00pm Workshop 1
– Connecting with nature in church grounds – Catherine Lloyd, Tayside Biodiversity Project
– Connecting with other people – Fintan Hurley, East Lothian Local Network
2.40pm Workshop 2
– Singing Creation’s Song: Connecting through prayer in a time of climate crisis – Rev David Coleman, Eco-Congregation Scotland
– Connecting on issues for the Scottish Parliament election – Stephen Curran, Eco-Congregation Scotland
3.20pm Closing thanks
3.25pm Closing worship and devotional – ending 3.45pm
There is no fixed cost for attending the day however, if you would like to donate to the running costs of the event and the work of Eco-Congregation you can make a one-off or regular donation.
