by Mary Cullen

The Scottish Laity Network takes its inspiration from the gospel and the insights of the Second Vatican Council. Its members seek to discern and respond to the promptings of the Holy Spirit, and by sharing their experiences aim to help find constructive solutions to issues which confront the church and the world today.

The network embarked on a journey of discernment this summer on the future of the church after the pandemic with the help of distinguished speakers from Europe and the USA. Over 130 people registered for a series of Zoom meetings which ran weekly from May to July. Scots were joined by people from England, Ireland, Wales, Spain, Australia, the US, Tanzania and El Salvador. They listened to the speakers, asked questions, and shared what they had heard with one another, and how they might respond.