The moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland will make history when he addresses the General Synod of the Church of England.
It is believed to be the first time a serving moderator has been invited to speak at the Synod.
The Right Rev Dr Angus Morrison is expected to discuss the proposed Columba Declaration - an historic agreement between the two churches.
The document sets out how members and clergy will be allowed to worship and exercise ministry in each other's churches, and will also offer opportunities for congregational partnership, formal and informal, where there are churches close to each other.
It is to be debated at the Synod in London and then at the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in May.
Speaking ahead of his Synod address on Tuesday, Dr Morrison said: "I feel it a real honour to be invited as moderator to address the General Synod. Through the historic Columba Declaration we are proposing to commit ourselves to growing further in communion and to strengthening our partnership in mission.
"By formally recognising the long ecumenical partnership between our churches, I believe we will advance our shared mission of spreading the Christian message of the Gospels."
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