The General Assembly is the supreme court of the Church of Scotland. The Assembly meets annually to hear reports from the councils and committees, make laws and set the agenda for the national Church.
The Assembly takes place at the Assembly Hall in Edinburgh - the previous home of the Scottish Parliament from 1999 until 2005. Learn more about our history.
Many who attend or tune in online to the live worship, speeches and debates are profoundly touched by the strength and warmth of fellowship within the Kirk.
Around 730 ministers, deacons and elders are commissioned to attend the Assembly each year. Delegates and visitors are also invited from partner churches around the world.
A new Moderator is appointed to chair the daily business of the General Assembly each year. Moderators can be male or female and ordained ministers, deacons or elders. The Lord High Commissioner is appointed by the Queen to act as her representative and attend the Assembly as an observer.
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