Glasgow Presbytery Conference highlights work with asylum seekers and refugees
70 people gathered at the new St Rollox church building in Glasgow’s Sighthill on Saturday 29 February 2020 to find out more about working with refugees and asylum seekers. The City of Glasgow has the largest population of people seeking asylum in the United Kingdom (as part of the UK Government’s dispersal policy), and in... Read More
14 March – Sanctuary in Scotland
Date: Saturday 14 March 2020 Time: 10.00am-3.30pm Location: Central Church Tollcross, 2 W Tollcross, Edinburgh, EH3 9BP Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and Action of Churches Together in Scotland are hosting this day conference to help Churches explore their work with refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. Join us for... Read More
13 March – Church of Sanctuary Roundtable Seminar
Date: Friday 13 March 2020 Time: 1.30 (teas and coffees) for 2.00-4.00pm Venue: The Church of Scotland, 121 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 4YN Round-table Seminar on ‘Church of Sanctuary’ BOOKING ESSENTIAL Please register your plan to participate via our Eventbrite page. About this Event Join us for this free two hour round-table seminar to discuss... Read More
29 February – Glasgow Presbytery Conference on Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Date: Saturday 29 February 2020 Time: 9.30 for 10.00 – 3.30 Venue: Saint Rollox Church of Scotland, Fountainwell Road, Glasgow G21 1TN A one-day conference aimed at helping churches better serve refugees and asylum seekers in their communities. BOOKING ESSENTIAL Tickets are FREE and can be ordered through our Eventbrite page. About this Event Do... Read More
29 October – Supporting Refugees…In Broughty Ferry
Date: Tuesday 29 October 2019 Time: 7.00pm Venue: St James Church, 5 Fort Street, Broughty Ferry DD5 2AD An update on the situation of refugees will be given as part of the normal evening service in the church. Join us for an evening exploring, the situation of refugees in Scotland, what refugee integration looks like... Read More
25 October – One World Night, Longniddry
Date: Friday 25 October 2019 Time: 7.00-9.30pm Venue: Longniddry Parish Church, Elcho Rd, Longniddry EH32 0LB A community event with contributions from Preston Lodge High School Community Soul Band, Longniddry Primarmy School, Scottish Refugee Council Chief Exec Sabir Zazai, plus information on human trafficking, political action and a chance to chat to a range of... Read More
6 October – Supporting Refugees…in East Calder
Date: Sunday 6 October 2019 Time: 6.30pm Venue: East Calder Parish Church, East Calder, West Lothian EH33 0EN An update on the situation of refugees will be given as part of the normal evening service in the church. Join us for an evening exploring, the situation of refugees in Scotland, what refugee integration looks like... Read More
2 October – Home Office Fees Scandal
Wednesday 2 October 2019 6.00pm at the Scottish Refugee Council, 17 Renfield Street, Glasgow G2 5AH Gairth and Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees invite you to an open meeting to discuss the Home Office fees scandal.
Supporting Refugees…In Gordon
Date: Thursday 19 September 2019 Time: 7.00-9.30pm Venue: St Andrews Church, High Street, Inverurie, AB51 3QJ Join us for an inspiring evening exploring, the situation of refugees in Scotland, what refugee integration looks like and ways you can get involved in supporting refugees. This event is organised in partnership with the Church of Scotland Presbytery... Read More
Supporting Refugees…in Edinburgh
Date: Monday 19 August 2019 Time: 7.00-8.30pm Venue: Sacred Heart Church, 28 Lauriston Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9DJ Join us for an inspiring evening exploring, the situation of refugees in Scotland, what refugee integration looks like and ways you can get involved in supporting refugees. A deliverable of the New Scots Integration: Rights and Communities project,... Read More