Scottish Network Churches

Constitutional objectives

(a) The prevention or relief of poverty through encouraging and supporting member churches to engage in local community projects for the poor and underprivileged and also through overseas projects in developing nations.(b) The advancement of education through the broader scope of individual development, capabilities, skills, understanding of relationships and leadership training.(c) The advancement of religion through encouraging meaningful, Christ-centred relationships and relevant resourcing.(d) The advancement of health through encouraging member churches to include in their teaching programmes issues of health and fitness, stress management, exercise and healthy eating as well as spiritual healing and wellbeing. (e) The advancement of citizenship and community development through encouraging member churches to be involved in voluntary activities for the good of their local communities, to represent and engage with local communities to be good news in authentic and accessible ways .(f) The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation through teaching the importance of respect and the maintenance of good working relationships.(g) The promotion of religious and racial harmony through encouraging respect for racial and cultural differences .(h) The advancement of environment protection and improvement.(i) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability and financial hardship.