Pray for Jennifer, Hilary and Ivy and ask God to bless their work Pray for those who have applied for the Management      Co-ordinator’s post. Ask Jesus to give wisdom to those who are interviewing candidates for the job on Tuesday 8th. Pray that all we do in the recruitment process will be honouring God and His will for PAS

See below for various training events that will be coming up over the next two months. Offering Bereavement Support to Adults with Learning Disabilities (Free) August 18th 7.30-8.30 online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1417387757939?aff=oddtdtcreator Autism in the Church Family September 8th 7-9pm online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1389095615379?aff=oddtdtcreator Worship for All September 15th 7-9pm online https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1389100610319?aff=oddtdtcreator There will also be a PAS stall at the Argyll Convention in the Corran Halls, Oban on August 7th

Thank you to all who have continued to donate, many on a regular basis and the current total raised this year so far is £12,249.42. It is essential that we raise this money so PAS can continue to operate effectively so we are very grateful for the continued support of individuals. It is also encouraging for PAS when local groups and  individuals are also willing to organise events or think of small ways of raising money to support us. Recently the. The Friendship Club and Following Jesus group, Kirkintilloch, enjoyed doing a sponsored walk.  We are very grateful for the […]

We are grateful to the ‘Bishop Radford Trust’ for providing the funding to produce this  booklet and pray you are encouraged when your read it. In this booklet you will be able to read about 12 people with learning disabilities from around Scotland – all unique and special with gifts and talents to share to build up the church and to encourage others. The booklet is available for free to download from our website in A4 format or A5 format, alternatively if you would like a paper copy or further information, please contact admin@prospectsacrossscotland.org.uk We will ask you to pay […]

Prospects Across Scotland Management Co-ordinator Home based (with travel across Scotland) 18 hours per week Salary: £16,848 per annum (initial 1-year fixed term contract) An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a Management Co-ordinator to play a key role in developing our work. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, staff and volunteers, you will be responsible for the effective day to day management of the charity and take a lead role in fundraising. You will also be responsible for supporting the existing church-based and Zoom groups, speaking at celebrations, church services and meetings. As such, you will be fully […]

We wanted to update you about upcoming training sessions with Prospects Across Scotland.  We work with churches to encourage, inspire and resources them welcome people with learning disabilities and autism, so that they can know Jesus and be valued members of local congregations. Both sessions are online and open to everyone in Scottish churches – from leaders to volunteers. Please feel free to share as widely as possible. It’s essential that anyone interested books a ticket, but if cost is a barrier to anyone, please email Hilary at hilary.lacroix@prospectsacrossscotland.org.uk and she will arrange a no-questions-asked discount. We want our training […]

Our northern groups received some funding to hold a special day ‘to make memories’. On Saturday 5th April, more than 60 people came together in Inverness, including Prospects Dingwall and Inverness as well as four of our friends from the Buckie Lighthouse and Footprints groups. It was definitely a memorable day for all of us, and we are so grateful to ‘Jennifer’s Fund’ for making it possible. See below some pictures showing what a wonderful day was had by all. Easter for All 2025 Collage

We have produced an Easy Read Booklet to support people with learning disabilities at times of bereavement. We are grateful to the ‘Sir Halley Stewart Trust’ for funding this much needed project. The booklet can be downloaded here or if you would like a copy of this booklet or further information, please contact hilary.lacroix@prospectsacrossscotland.org.uk    

The JAM group held a special prayer session.  They have shared below what they prayed for and some pictures of their meeting. “At our February meeting we thanked God that He listens to us when we talk to Him in prayer, and we said thankyou for things of all the colours of the rainbow. With the help of a parachute we said thank you to God for friends and family, sunshine and music. We also saidsorry for any wrong things we have done. We chose some things that sometimes worry us and asked God to give us peace any time […]

The Burntisland group used a prayer wheel as an aid to praying for PAS during our Month of Prayer in February.  See a sample below.  It may be an idea others would like to use adding in whatever elements you wished. Burntisland Prayer Wheel