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Kirk considers allowing congregations to drop ministers

Congregations could soon have the right to cast out unwanted ministers. While Church of Scotland members historically had the right to choose their spiritual leader, in most cases ministers cannot be removed from their post.

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BRIAN DONNELLY

Congregations could soon have the right to cast out unwanted ministers.

While Church of Scotland members historically had the right to choose their spiritual leader, in most cases ministers cannot be removed from their post, with security of tenure until they retire.