Declaratory Act Anent Civil Partnerships
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland 2006

The Declaratory Act anent Civil Partnerships that was accepted by the 2006 General Assembly will pass under the Barrier Act to Presbyteries for their vote on whether to accept or reject the decision of the General Assembly.

You will find useful information about this topic provided via this page. If you would like to find out more about human sexuality issues, particularly with respect to same-sex partnerships, please return to the main page on Human Sexuality.

The Legal Questions Committee Report

What The Declaratory Act Says

Freedom of Pastoral Conscience for Clergy

A Biblical Perspective on Civil Partnerships

Reactions in the World Church

Some Personal Reflections and Thoughts

Press Coverage

Stepping Forward Booklet
Discussion booklet provided to all ministers and commissioners prior to the 2006 General Assembly

Useful Links

  • Affirmation Scotland: A new group seeking to affirm gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Christians.
  • Forward Together: You will find a copy of their booklet, A Step Too Far, on the webiste. Forward Together is a group for evangelicals within the Church of Scotland.
  • LGCM (Lesbian and Gay Christian Movement): An organisation seeking to encourage churches to welcome and affirm gay and lesbian people.