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Motion · S6M-09658 · 22 Jun 2023

Elgin Street Pastors, 10-year Celebration and Commissioning

Lodged by Douglas Ross Standard Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Elgin Street Pastors on their 10th anniversary in Moray; recognises that Christian pastors from different churches come together to provide a calming presence in Elgin town centre and have been doing so since April 2013; understands that the street pastors show care in practical ways such as giving out bottled water, finding friends if they have been separated from others and helping people find safe ways home; further understands that the street pastors carry basic first aid equipment to help them to be suitably equipped for a variety of scenarios; recognises all the hard work that the Elgin Street Pastors have put in and how much time has been invested by dedicated individuals; believes that this has resulted in people in Elgin feeling much less vulnerable and anxious; acknowledges the dedication of the Christian pastors who volunteer consistently and tirelessly; wishes the Elgin Street Pastors every success in the future in keeping up what it sees as their outstanding work, and understands how appreciated their service is.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.