Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees

Welcoming refugee families in Scotland through Community Sponsorship

18 Jan 2022

You are warmly invited to an online information session for faith communities, Welcoming refugee families to Scotland through community sponsorship, on Thursday 3rd February 2022 at 5.30pm. Hospitality is a core value of all faith communities in Scotland. Join us as we explore what it looks like to express radical hospitality...

International Refugee Day 2020

18 Jun 2020

David Bradwell is the Co-ordinator of Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees. He is a member of the Church of Scotland, and here he writes a personal reflection in anticipation of International Refugee Day on 20 June 2020: One of the lectionary readings for last Sunday, 14 June, was the story...

14 March – Sanctuary in Scotland

19 Dec 2019

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...

13 March – Church of Sanctuary Roundtable Seminar

19 Dec 2019

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...

29 February – Glasgow Presbytery Conference on Refugees and Asylum Seekers

19 Dec 2019

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...

29 October – Supporting Refugees…In Broughty Ferry

30 Sep 2019

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,...

25 October – One World Night, Longniddry

27 Aug 2019

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...

6 October – Supporting Refugees…in East Calder

27 Aug 2019

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,...