Structure
At a congregational level, groups are free to organise under the supervision of the local Kirk Session. The structure of these groups varies depending on size and other local needs. Larger groups will have a committee and often a 'President', who traditionally is an influential figure in the life of the local church.
Above the local level, groups are organised into area 'Presbyterial Councils' (which meet depending on local needs). Each Council nominates one person to serve at the national level on one of the five main committees.
The committees are: Executive, Finance and General Purposes, Projects and Topics, Programmes and Resources, Marketing and Publicity. The Guild is also represented on the Church of Scotland's Church and Society Council and Mission and Discipleship Council.
The Guild reports annually to the Church's General Assembly, through its National Convenor. The Assembly approves any changes to the Guild's constitution.
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