The Health Committee gets its budget scrutiny underway with various witnesses looking at health and social care partnerships and then at the NHS
Topical questions features queries about support for families of children who died at Smyllum Park orphanage in Lanark and then on congestion on the approaches to the Queensferry Crossing.
Brexit Minister Mike Russell gives a statement on the EU Withdrawal Bill
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing outlines his plans to stabilise future CAP payments
Finance Secretary Derek Mackay will give his response to the Barclay review
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson gives a ministerial statement on policing, after Chief Constable Phil Gormley stood aside
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We're back tomorrow morning with the Local Government and Communities Committee as it takes evidence on building fire safety in Scotland in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster.
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Local Government and Housing Minister Kevin Stewart says the role of faith communities is absolutely vital.
Mr Stewart says Serve Scotland provides 10m hours of annual volunteering and paid work across Scotland.
He says: "It will take all of us to build a fairer Scotland."
The minister praises the work of Serve Scotland in supporting refugees.
Image source, bbcA number of Serve Scotland volunteers are in the gallery
Local Government and Housing Minister Kevin Stewart thanks all of the volunteers in the public gallery.
Mr Stewart thanks all the volunteers of Serve Scotland for the time they give.
SNP MSP Fulton MacGregor says his constituency is an industrial heartland which has unfortunately fallen into deprivation.
Mr MacGregor says a lot of individuals and organisations are working hard to change this and the church is at the heart of that.
Tory MSP Finlay Carson says Serve Scotland does not exist to promote one church or organisation but to promote help and assist of all those in Scotland.
Mr Carson says the church has been an important part of his life and it is about faith, community and responsibility.
"It is about a church without walls," he says.
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SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson praises the work of Serve Scotland and says it is a nationwide organisation that facilitates local actions.
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SNP MSP Graeme Dey says despite being brought up in a Christian household, he is an atheist but he congratulates Serve Scotland and similar organisations for the work they do.
Mr Dey says work of religious groups should be celebrated and he is becoming increasingly concerned by those who talk down any faith.
Tory MSP Maurice Corry says churches and affiliated organisations have a great capacity to bring forward positive change in society.
Mr Corry says if Serve Scotland did not exist it would be necessary to create an organisation to carry out similar work.
SNP MSP John Mason says Glasgow City Council has become more involved in engaging with homeless people to try and get them into accommodation.
Mr Mason says the public sector may be a bit more cumbersome and bureaucratic than the third sector which can be more nimble.
Ms Forbes says she is sure colleagues in the chamber will highlight specific examples of how faith organisations help people in various constituents.
The SNP MSP says there are happy ending stories concerning children in India and homeless people in Scotland who have been helped and that's thanks to those who help.
She says she applauds organisations that help people.
Volunteers from Scotland’s church organisations and faith groups are giving almost £100m worth of time and resources each year to help social action projects across the nation, says SNP MSP Kate Forbes.
Her parliamentary motion, which pays tribute to the Serve Scotland coalition, has been backed by a total of 32 cross-party MSPs.
SNP MSP Kate Forbes welcomes those in the gallery to the debate.
The SNP MSP says Jesus told the parable of the man who was left abandoned and wounded before the act of a good Samaritan who helped him and treated his wounds.
She says this story inspires many in churches today.
"Many stop to help people and do not just walk on by."
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Serve Scotland, external is a movement which champions good practice, shared vision and unity to empower local churches, organisations and communities to bring positive, transformational change in the lives of individuals, communities, and the nation.
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SNP MSP Kate Forbes will now lead a member's debate on Serve Scotland, the coalition of church-based community groups.
Ms Forbes will highlight the work of Serve Scotland including:
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Decision time is brought forward to now by the presiding officer, however there are no questions!
SNP MSP Maree Todd asks if DCC Livingstone's decision to remain in post demonstrates the commitment to Police Scotland.
Mr Matheson says he welcomes DCC Livingstone's decision to remain in post and delay his retirement.