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Church and Society Council

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PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS

Politics and the Church

The faith of the Church gives it a passionate commitment to the wellbeing of the nation. Putting that into practice takes many forms both locally and nationally, and our faith doesn't only relate to a 'religious agenda' but to practical caring.
Our experience, vision and values are what we want to contribute to the decision-making process that is shaping communities in Scotland.
The Church and Society Council works closely with ecumenical partners and the UK and Scottish parliaments on a range of key issues.

Find out more and keep informed of parliamentary debates by looking at these topics:

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The Scottish Parliament
Link to Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office
Current Consultations
National Conversation
Westminster
How can I lobby my MSP?
Contact the Parliamentary Officer

The Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament building (image © Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body - 2006) The Scottish churches together had a significant role in the movement out of which the Scottish Parliament came. In a distinctive way the churches have been
and continue to be part of Scottish public life by building a fruitful relationship with the new parliament.

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The Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office (SCPO)

This can help you to have your say, with advice and support to individuals, groups and churches. Find out more by visiting the website: www.actsparl.org

Current Consultations

Be part of the debate. To find out about current consultations which you can respond to in the Scottish Parliament click on this link: www.actsparl.org/update

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National Conversation

First Minister Alex Salmond launched a "national conversation" on Scotland's future. To encourage church members to be part of this conversation the Church and Society Council has produced a set of discussion cards. We plan to have a national gathering in the spring to hear your responses.

Download the National Conversation Discussion Cards

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Westminster

For information about Westminster click here: www.actsparl.org/update4

How can I lobby my MSP?

Download this document to read guidelines about how to raise issues with our MSPs.

How can I lobby my MSP?

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For more detailed information follow this link: Making a Difference

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Parliamentary officer

The Rev Dr Graham Blount was appointed to the role of Scottish churches parliamentary officer role by the Church of Scotland in the summer of 1998, with the ecumenical remit of establishing and developing the work of the office. Photograph of Graham Blount

To receive SCPO briefings, attend meetings bringing church people and parliamentarians together, or to get advice about a parliamentary issue that concerns you, please email
Email us
 graham@actsparl.org

Or contact:
The Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office
The Scottish Storytelling Centre
43 to 45 High Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1SR
Telephone: 0131 558 8137
Fax: 0131 622 7226

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In this section
Introduction
Welcome to the Church and Society Council pages

Parliamentary affairs
The Church's work with the UK and Scottish parliaments

Peace, international, Europe and migration
Current world issues and the council's responses and action

Equalities and human rights
Details on the range of current issues and the council's responses and action

Health and social issues
Debating the issues which affect the lives of the people of Scotland and worldwide

Society, religion and technology
The Church's engagement with science and technology, economics and industry, and environmental concerns

Responding to climate change
How the church is reacting to the global challenge of climate change

Education issues
Engagement with issues of religious and moral concern in schools and colleges

Schools
Resources for school assemblies and news for schools and their chaplains

News and events
The latest updates from the council

Resources
A range of information and resources to download

Have your say
Send in comments and feedback to the council's working groups

Summary of issues
A guide to key issues raised in reports to the General Assembly since 1980

Contact us
How to get in touch with the council and our staff

 

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