Scottish Episcopal Church

The Scottish Episcopal Church (or Episcopal Church of Scotland) is a member of the Anglican Communion in Scotland, formed in the 17th century after the national church, the Church of Scotland, adopted presbyterian government and reformed theology. The two names distinguish their organizational structures: the Presbyterian Church is ruled by elected elders (Greek, presbyteroi) while the Scottish Episcopal Church is led by bishops (Greek, episcopoi, literally translated "overseers").

Related Topics:
Anglican Communion - Scotland - 17th century - National church - Church of Scotland - Presbyterian - Reformed - Theology - Elders - Bishop

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Unlike the Church of England, the bishops of the Scottish Episcopal Church are elected. The election procedure involves the clergy and lay representatives of the vacant diocese voting at an Electoral Synod.

Related Topics:
Church of England - Synod

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It enabled the creation of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America after the American Revolution.

Related Topics:
Episcopal Church in the United States of America - American Revolution

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This church is sometimes known colloquially in Scotland as the "English Church", but many members of the church find this term offensive. The church is a member of Action of Churches Together in Scotland.

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