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

If you would like to join our delayed but long awaited Carol Concert 2024 then you can view it here It was held in Inchinnan Parish Church on 30 November last year and hosted by our JAM group.

Friends of Jesus group at Brightons devoted their meeting to PAS’ month of prayer. It was a lovely evening going around the different prayer stations and asking God to help PAS in many different areas.

Greetings from Prospects Across Scotland! We wanted to let you know of some upcoming online training sessions – perhaps what you might need be needing as you look at the year ahead? We would be grateful if you could share these dates with anyone who might benefit. We have two dates for our popular ‘Autism in the Church Family’. This training comes out of real-life experience and will help you to understand autism, particularly in the context of church and faith. Come along if you are a parent, a friend, family member, church leader or member. They are identical sessions, so […]

The Prospects group in Dingwall had an enjoyable evening of games, modelling their favourite foods and also praying for Prospects Across Scotland PAS). February is the PAS Month of Prayer and we would value all prayers of support.

A joyous time as Edinburgh Central Group took part in their church’s Christmas service.  Enjoy.