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Interfaith Scotland is the national interfaith organisation for Scotland.

We work to help ensure good relations between the diverse religion and belief communities of Scotland and also to share good practice in interfaith dialogue, education, engagement and training nationally and internationally.

COP28 Briefing for Faith and Belief Communities

COP28 is over and our Climate Justice Associate, Adrian Shaw, has prepared a useful guide to what happened in Dubai. This briefing highlights the key outcomes of the Cop, gives up-to-date information on the science, and concludes with actions for Religious Leaders.

Upcoming Events in 2024

WoodLearn – A Day of Green Woodworking, Forest Walks and Foraging

Join us for a special experience day in the woodlands to learn more about Scotland’s forests and celebrate the International Day of Forests.
Our educational day at the Port of Menteith will start with a guided forest walk, where you will learn about different ways to identify trees from their bark, buds, and leaves, as well as foraging. Our workshop leader will give an introduction to green woodworking, and you will get hands-on experience to carve your own spoon, scoop, or spatula using locally sourced wood.
A vegetarian lunch will be provided.

We have planned this course as part of our Climate Awareness project, supported by the Glasgow Climate Action Hub. We have the pleasure of working in collaboration with Green Aspirations Scotland to plan for this educational day. 

📌 Monday 18th March, 10 am meeting at Partick. 

 

Transformative Responses to Hatred Based on Religion or Belief

The Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Freedom of Religion or Belief invites you to a special talk from Dr Nazila Ghanea, United Nations Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief.

Dr Ghanea is Professor of International Human Rights Law and Director of the MSc in International Human Rights Law at the University of Oxford. Her academic work has often connected with multilateral practice in international human rights law.

📌 Wednesday 27th March, 6-7.30 pm

 

Climate Change: What has this got to do with me, and why does my voice matter?

Let us get together to learn why your views matter and how your voice is much needed in the important conversations shaping climate action.

We have planned this course as part of our Climate Awareness project, supported by the Glasgow Climate Action Hub.

📌 Thursday 28th March, 10.30 am – 1.00 pm at Interfaith Scotland Dialogue Centre 

 

Interfaith Retreat to Holy Isle

We are hosting a retreat to Holy Isle off the island of Arran, staying at the Centre for World Peace and Health.

The retreat is open to people of all faiths and beliefs.

Booking via the Holy Isle website will open in January 2024.

📌 Friday 24th May – Monday 27th May, 2024

Read more about the retreat on the Holy Isle website.

 

Interfaith Week on Iona

The Iona Community is hosting an interfaith week on the island of Iona facilitated by Dr Maureen Sier and Frances Hume from Interfaith Scotland; Zarina Ahmad, a climate activist based in Manchester, and Caro Penney, Iona Abbey Warden.

The week is open to people of all faiths and beliefs and the focus will be on environmental protection.

📌 Saturday 14th September – Friday 20th September, 2024

Read more about the week and book your place on the Iona Community website.

Public Training Courses

More training courses coming soon in 2024.

Sign up for a public training course on Eventbrite

Interfaith Creative Projects

Faces of Faith Exhibition

This exhibition is a showcase of Scotland’s diverse religious and cultural communities.

Through the stories of sixteen people, we explore the joys, challenges, and complexities of living as a person of faith in Scotland, and the impact these communities have on a local, national, and international level.

View the exhibition on the Scottish Interfaith Week website.

Poetry Book

We worked with the Scottish Poetry Library to create a beautiful anthology of 40 poems written by poets of all faiths and beliefs.

The poets shared insights into what gave them support and inspiration during the pandemic such as nature, faith and culture. You can read more here.

The poetry book is available to purchase from Interfaith Scotland for £4.99. Please email admin@interfaithscotland.org to request a copy.

You can also buy a copy via the Scottish Poetry Library website at the link here

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