The Anglican Communion in general, and the Scottish Episcopal Church in particular, has gone though a sea-change in its governance over the past 20 years or so. That's no bad thing in itself but it does require of all the laity a much greater involvement in the affairs of the Church than was ever required in the past. Sadly, the evidence is that, on all but the most contentious issues, that simply does not happen. On several occasions I have witnessed a determined minority push a measure through a Synod that was either bemused or uninterested Consequently, people can give themselves permission to ignore decisions of Synod that displease them. There is uncomfortable irony in the thought that, in our determination to be inclusive in the decision- making process we have simply made it easier for people to opt out altogether as the Diocese of Moray's decision to renege on part of its quota payment amply demonstrates.
Participation is the keyword.
Yours in Christ's service, David Bayne. Just a word of Thanks for all the services during Holy Week and Easter. They were very good in every way, the words, readings, sermons and the music. The Choir did a great job. Easter Day was Lovely too and wonderful to see a very full Church.