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
Faith leaders urge the UK Government to reconsider the Nationality and Borders Bill.
More than 1,000 faith leaders have urged the UK Government to “substantially” change the terms of the controversial Nationality and Borders Bill. The leaders, representing the six major faith groups in the UK, said they are ‘horrified and appalled about the potential repercussions’ of the Bill and called on the Prime Minister to make urgent... Read More
Welcoming refugee families in Scotland through Community Sponsorship
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 and a faithful welcome to... Read More
8 things you can do to respond to the situation in Afghanistan
Overview of the situation (last updated 19/01/2022) With real concern we watched the situation in Afghanistan unfold over the summer of 2021. Large numbers of people fear oppression and violence, lives of millions of people are placed at risk and thousands are displaced. The situation in Afghanistan is complex. The UN Refugee agency (last accessed... Read More
International Refugee Day 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 of Abraham near the Oaks... Read More
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