How We Work
The Bishop of Edinburgh
The office of Bishop of Edinburgh is currently in Vacancy following the retirement of The Rt Revd Dr John Armes. The Most Revd Mark Strange, Bishop of Moray, Ross & Caithness, Primus, is Acting Bishop of Edinburgh until a new bishop is elected.
Diocesan Synod
The Diocesan Synod is the overarching governing body of the Diocese of Edinburgh. Membership consists of principal office holders, such as The Bishop and The Dean, as well as all instituted clergy or those holding a Licence or Commission, and a Lay Representative from each congregation. A certain number of members, from the House of Clergy and the House of Laity, are elected to serve on General Synod as well. Synod meets twice a year, in the Spring and in the Autumn.
Find out about our Diocesan Officials.
Access Bishop’s Addresses, agendas and minutes from Diocesan Synods.
Committees
We make many of our decisions through a number of committees:
- Standing Committee
- Mission & Ministry Committee
- Finance & Management Committee
- Personnel Committee
- International Committee
- Buildings Committee
Area Councils
Area Councils are groups of charges within the diocese which meet regularly and provide a channel of communication between congregations and Diocesan Synod, and vice versa. The Diocese of Edinburgh consists of seven Area Councils:
- Edinburgh South
- Edinburgh East
- Edinburgh South West
- Edinburgh Forth
- West Forth
- Mid & East Lothian
- Borders
Our Churches
Our diocese stretches from Falkirk to Dunbar, and from Edinburgh to Jedburgh, and contains more than 50 churches.
Diocesan Office
Our Diocesan Office, based in the West End of Edinburgh, supports the activity of the diocese.