Evangelical Alliance Scotland

We are delighted to support the Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill introduced to @ScotParl this week. The Scottish Government recognises commercial sexual exploitation as violence against women and girls, and it's time for the law to reflect this. parliament.scot/bills-and-laws…

Fantastic trip to Scotland with the amazing @EAScotland team - gathering with leaders and then sharing about @beinghumanlens in the evening at @NMBC_Glasgow - lots of great engagement and lots of new members.

Christian leaders of churches from over 60 ScotParl constituencies and every electoral region have signed our joint letter to MSPs against the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill ahead of the debate and vote on Tuesday 13 May: eauk.org/about-us/natio…

We are urging MSPs to vote against the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1. These are eight reasons why: eauk.org/news-and-views…

Assisted suicide is a cost saving endeavour; it reduces need for palliative and end-of-life care workforce says government impact assessment. Email your MP to stop the bill now: eauk.it/emailyourmp #nhscarenotkill #killthebill

So far, Christian leaders from churches in 58 Scottish Parliament and 50 Westminster constituencies have signed our joint letter, urging MSPs to vote against the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill at Stage 1. Will you sign today? eauk.org/about-us/natio…

Lots more analysis needed, but in short 'For Woman Scotland' have won - the appeal has been unanimously allowed. As the court says - no group has won. Trans people are protected, but there is now greater clarity and protection for women.

The Disclosure Act 2020 comes into force on 1 April 2025. What does this mean for your church or organisation? eauk.org/news-and-views…

We are deeply saddened today by the news of the death of Christina McKelvie MSP. We send our deepest condolences to Christina's family, friends and colleagues. We were very grateful for Christina's work on faith and belief as Minister for Equalities and Older People from 2018-23.

A prayer for the National Day of Prayer Against Assisted Suicide (with apologies for the post dentist look)

Morning EA membership and followers on X. Alicia here from the advocacy team. For the next 48 hours I am going to create a thread outlining the committee's line by line scrutiny and proposed and accepted amendments on the assisted dying/suicide bill. Bookmark this post to stay informed.

@VolScotland @FoysolChoudhury @JeremyRBalfour 3/3 The Disclosure Act 2020 comes into force on 1 April 2025, and we will share more information over the coming months about the changes coming into effect.

2/3 We are delighted that ScotGov has decided to continue to provide free PVG scheme membership for volunteers in QVOs. We're thankful for the leadership of @VolScotland and Co-Conveners of the CPG on Volunteering @FoysolChoudhury and @JeremyRBalfour on this issue.

1/3 Last year, alongside other members of the CPG on Volunteering, we signed a joint letter urging ScotGov to retain the current fee waiver for volunteers in QVOs applying for membership of the PVG scheme. We also responded to a consultation on the proposals.

Reflecting on the lives of Holocaust survivors, their stories, and the hope we can offer them. Let’s remember and never forget. ➡️ Read now: eauk.it/holocaust-memo…

What does the Scottish Budget mean for you? As the Scottish Government looks to pass their Budget soon for 2025-26, we've written an overview as to how it may affect the work of your organisation or ministry as you plan for next year: eauk.org/news-and-views…

Evidence sessions on legalising assisted dying / suicide return to the Scottish Parliament this week and Westminister next. Dr Gillian Wright from @OurDutyOfCare gave evidence to the Scottish Committee this morning and shares deep concerns health practitioners have regarding the McArthur Bill.

This week we were back in Holyrood continuing to engage with MSPs on our What Kind of Nation report. We are looking forward to good conversations as we represent the voice of our membership in 2025.

Our member orgs and churches support those who are seeking asylum in Scotland - ScotGov providing them with free bus travel is an act of welcome and generosity which is all the more important after this summer's events. It is potentially life-transforming and we support it.

Delighted to host an inter-faith reception this morning with Scotland diverse faith communities. Working together we can build a fairer and more equal society, both at home and abroad.