Welcome to the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office

Welcome to the Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office Web Site.

The SCPO helps Scotland's churches build fruitful relationships with the Scottish and UK Parliament and Governments.

We produce a monthly UPDATE full of information about what's happening in the Parliaments

and regular BRIEFINGS on Parliamentary issues.

TO SEE OUR GUIDE TO LOBBYING THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT - click here

TO DISCOVER MORE ABOUT THE "NATIONAL CONVERSATION" on SCOTLAND'S FUTURE - click here

Email SCPO

Parliamentary Officer:Rev Graham Blount
Phone:
0131 558 8137

Composite Logo for Scottish Churches Industrial Mission WHAT IS THE SCPO?

In a distinctive way, the churches are part of Scottish civic life; together, they played a significant part in the movement which created the Scottish Parliament.

And their commitment to the well-being of the nation and its people continues in the new political scene.

The Scottish Churches Parliamentary Office enables them to:-

Engage effectively with politicians, civil servants and others,

Translate their commitment to the welfare of Scotland into Parliamentary debate, and

Contribute the range and depth of their experience, and their faith reflection on that, to the decision-making process.

Churches are active in every kind of community in Scotland, in ways ranging from personal caring and support, to a wide variety of local and national projects. As churches care and listen, they learn. And they have a strong record of building on that, through tough thinking and faithful reflection. At times, they have a prophetic word of challenge to bring; at times, they have insights to contribute; always, they share concerns for the people of Scotland.

This is done through updates and briefings to Parliamentarians and to the churches, and by bringing people together for dialogue. Often, this is done in partnership with others in Scottish civil society.

The SCPO involves most of Scotland's churches, starting with the members of ACTS (Action of Churches Together in Scotland) and now also including the Baptist Union, the APC, and the Free Church of Scotland - all committed to working together on this. Other faith communities and groups also use the services of the Office.

If you would like to receive SCPO updates and briefings, to come to meetings bringing church people and Parliamentarians together, or to get advice about a Parliamentary issue that concerns you, please contact the Office.

If you feel you could help the work of the Office in any way - by giving your time as an occasional helper with events, by offering your expertise in a particular area, or by sharing in prayer support, please get in touch.