12 February – Racial Justice Sunday
Sunday 12 February 2017 (the sixth Sunday after Epiphany) has been designated by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland as Racial Justice Sunday. Download special resources. The theme for this year is ‘choosing a side’. Resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2017 have been prepared for use by all the Churches by the Racial Justice and... Read More
4 February – Claverhouse Breakfast Conversation
Saturday 4 February 9.00-11.00am, Liberton Northfield Church Hall, Claverhouse Drive, Edinburgh. ‘The Refugee Crisis’ – how can we respond from a healing place – and at a personal level? In turbulent times, when uncertainty, division and fear seems to fragment the human soul, how de we find humanity through the cracks of a collapsing world?... Read More
Mitzvah Day 2016
Jewish communities around the UK took part in Mitzvah Day on 27 November 2016. This year there was a special emphasis on interfaith relations and working with refugees.
18 December – Edinburgh Winter Fundraiser
Saturday 18 December 2.30-6.00pm Old St Paul’s Episcopal Church 39 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh EH1 1DH Refugee Community Kitchen Winter Fundraiser Free entry – family event Show support and solidarity for refugees with food and music All star Edinburgh acoustic performances…soup…chai…homemade goodies…Re-Act jumble sale…kids crafts and face painting…and more… If you would... Read More
10 December – Community Gathering Inverness
Saturday 10 December from 10.00am to 10.00pm Trinity Church Huntly Place Inverness IV3 8HA Merkinch Community Gathering – crafts, food, ceilidh, minecraft… More information on the Facebook event page
9 December – Refugee For Life Book Tour – Stockbridge Parish Church
10.00am Friday 9 December Stockbridge Parish Church, Edinburgh Come and listen to Innocent Magambi, the author of Refugee for Life. Innocent spent the first twenty-seven years of his life as a refugee. His search for refuge took him through five different refugee camps/settlements in four African countries. This book is his story. ABOUT THE BOOK Refugee... Read More
Cup of tea with a refugee
Would you like to share a cuppa with someone who knows what it is like to be a refugee?
19 November – Mapping Sanctuary in Edinburgh
Saturday 19 November 10am-3pm – Edinburgh City Chambers As more refugees and asylum seekers arrive in Edinburgh, many brilliant initiatives have sprung up to provide a welcome across the city. This event will provide an opportunity to map out what is already happening to welcome refugees and asylum seekers in Edinburgh, what you think needs... Read More
Webinar – Thursday 13 October 10am
Anglican Alliance Webinar Refugees in Europe: How can the Church help? Thursday 13 October 2016 – 10.00am Join this international webinar to discuss the Church’s role in meeting the needs of refugees and migrants in Europe. The Anglican Alliance’s next global webinar will discuss the Church’s response to the refugee crisis in Europe. Presenters from churches in... Read More
Faith groups’ response to migration crises
6.30-9.00pm Wednesday 12 October – Quaker Meeting House, Edinburgh A Meeting for Learning on how the spirit-led can best support refugees & asylum seekers. Part of the Edinburgh World Justice Festival (1-17 October 2016), supported by Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees and Quaker Social Responsibility Group. An opportunity for people of faith and of no... Read More