‘The God who sees me’ Sanctuary Sunday 2023 Worship Material
Churches across Scotland and worldwide will be marking Sanctuary Sunday on 25th June 2023. Sanctuary Sunday is an opportunity to express our prayers and solidarity, but also to raise awareness again of our Christian calling to welcome the stranger and do this openly and proudly. Together with refugees, asylum seekers and local churches we have... Read More
Holding Hope in the Face of Hate
When: Thursday 22nd June, 11.30am – 1.30pm Where: Interfaith Scotland dialogue centre, Flemington House, Glasgow Register: Eventbrite Free Lunch provided. This event will bring together members of faith communities and the general public from across Scotland to dialogue about ways to challenge hatred towards asylum seekers and refugees, especially in light of the growing anti-asylum... Read More
You, Me and a Cup of Tea – Interfaith events during Refugee Festival Scotland
Refugee Festival Scotland is a festival for everyone and a great opportunity for faith communities in Scotland to celebrate the contributions of refugees and people seeking asylum, as well as the diversity and the cultural richness of our communities. One example of this are the events organised by interfaith groups across Scotland. Patricia Findlay (Chairperson... Read More
Journeying with New Scots: Preparing for Sanctuary Sunday
An online gathering as we launch resources to help you plan your Sanctuary Sunday Services. Date: Wednesday 10th May 2023 Time: 7.30-8.30pm Location: Zoom (details will be sent out to all registered attendees) Register on Eventbrite here On 25 June 2023, churches across Scotland and worldwide will be marking Sanctuary Sunday. There are more displaced... Read More
Inspiring video series launched
Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees and Faith in Community Scotland launch their inspiring new video series today! Journeys of Faith and Welcome are a series of videos produced to celebrate the stories of New Scots and faith communities, and the role faith has played in their journeys of seeking, finding and offering sanctuary. A total... Read More
Journeying with New Scots – Building community with refugees and asylum seekers
A one day ecumenical gathering of churches and New Scots for encounter and resourcing. Date: Saturday 25th March 2023 Time: 10:00 – 15:30 Location: St. Mark’s Parish Church Of Scotland, Drip Road, Stirling FK8 1RE Register on Eventbrite: journeyingwithnewscots.eventbrite.co.uk Churches across Scotland have had the opportunity to welcome and journey with refugees and asylum seekers... Read More
Information sheet for Ukrainians in Scotland
We have produced an information sheet for Ukrainians living in Scotland, in both English and Ukrainian. It includes information on key helplines, both of Scotland’s Ukrainian associations, and links to further information. Please feel free to print these out and display them in your church, food bank, or community project.
Generous support raised for families seeking asylum
Karen James from Colinton Parish Church in Edinburgh raised £535 at her birthday party to support families seeking asylum in Scotland with vital vouchers. Hundreds of people seeking asylum in Scotland are currently housed in hotels. They receive just £8 a week to live on (just over £1 a day!) and aren’t permitted to use... Read More
Love Without Limits (Gathering and Ceilidh)
Date: Saturday, 18 June 2022 Time: 12:00 pm-5pm and 5:30pm-7:15 pm Location: Partick South Parish Church, 259 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6AB Organisers: Faith in Community Scotland & Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees You are warmly invited to a gathering to explore and develop the faithful welcome offered to asylum seekers and refugees by faith... Read More
7 things you can do to respond to the situation in Ukraine
Overview of situation (last updated on 16 June 2022) With real concern we are watching the situation in Ukraine unfold. As well as the direct casualties of war, the humanitarian crisis within the country is escalating, as many are trapped in bunkers and underground stations without food and access to fresh water. Over 6.3 million... Read More