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Scottish Interfaith Week Events
23rd – 30th November 2014
The theme for Scottish Interfaith Week in 2013 is ‘Journeys of Faith’. This programme provides information on events taking place across Scotland to mark Scottish Interfaith Week. The programme is divided into Scottish cities or regions and is in alphabetical order.
INTERFAITH SCOTLANDSunday 23 rd November
A Celebration of Scottish Interfaith Week
Time: 2pm – 4.30pmVenue: Palace Theatre and Grand Hall Complex, Pillared Hall, Kilmarnock
Interfaith Scotland’s celebratory launch of Scottish Interfaith Week will take place at the Grand Hall in Kilmarnock. The theme is ‘Journeys of Faith’ and there will be a variety of speakers and musical items from different faith traditions. A vegetarian buffet will be served at 2pm. The event is being held in partnership with East Ayrshire Council and Ayrshire Interfaith Forum. An interfaith art competition has been held on the theme of ‘journeys of faith’ for young people in Ayrshire and prizes will be given at the event. The event is invitation only.
ABERDEEN
.Wednesday 26 th November
Interfaith Service
Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pmVenue: University of Aberdeen, University Chapel
The University of Aberdeen will be hosting an interfaith service on the theme of ‘Light’. The main speaker will be Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies at the University of Edinburgh. The service will include contributions from the different student faith societies. Refreshments will be served after the service.
ABERDEEN CONTINUED
Wednesday 26 th November (Continued)
A poetic exploration of religion, science and technology based on the works of RS Thomas
Time: 1 – 2pmVenue: Robert Gordon University, Garth Dee Campus, Room N108
Time: 3.30pm – 4.30pmVenue: Kings College Lecture Room
A talk by Professor Wilson Poon who is a Professor of Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Edinburgh. The talk is being given in two venues at the times given above. The talks will be followed by discussion and all are welcome to attend.
Saturday 29 th November
Inter Faith Forum: Faiths and Peace
Time: 10.30am – 2.30pmVenue: 66A Hamilton Place, Rosemount Place, AB15 5BA (Brahma Kumaris Centre)
Come and hear members of different faiths talk about what their faith means to them in relation to peace. After we have heard from members of different faiths, there will be a plenary discussion with everyone present together. Faiths represented will include the Baha’i, the Brahma Kumaris, the Sikhs and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. At lunch time, soup and light lunch will be served. All welcome. Free of charge. Just turn up on the day if you wish, but if you decide in advance that you would like to come, or just want more information about this, please contact Nigel Dower 01224-702615 (07748243005 for texting), or [email protected].
CENTRAL SCOTLANDTuesday 25 th November
Interfaith School AssemblyTime: 2pmVenue: Beaconhurst School, Bridge of Allan
Dr Maureen Sier will deliver a school assembly for Scottish Interfaith Week. This event is for school pupils and staff only.
CENTRAL SCOTLAND CONTINUED
Thursday 27 th November
Scottish Religious Leaders ForumTime: 11am – 4pmVenue: Dunblane Cathedral, Dunblane
The Scottish Religious Leaders Forum will take place at Dunblane Cathedral.
DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAYWednesday 26 th November
Journeys of Faith, Ceilidh and CurryTime: 6pm – 8pmVenue: DGMA (Dumfries Multicultural Centre), DumfriesAll are welcome to this evening event. Members of Dumfries and Galloway Interfaith Group will share readings about ‘Journeys of Faith’ and there will be sharing of food, friendship and dialogue on spiritual matters and Scottish dancing!
DUNDEEMonday 24 th November
Interfaith Dialogue: Peace and Justice
Time: 7.30pm – 9.15pmVenue: Central MosqueThe University of Abertay Christian Union and Islamic Society are holding a dialogue event at the Central Mosque on the topic of peace and justice which will include a meal. There will be a panel from different faiths including: Christianity: David Robertson, St Peters Free Church; Islam: Imam Hamza, DCM; Paganism: Ffyona MacLeish, St Andrews Chaplaincy and Baha'i: Carrie Varjavandi, Dundee Bahai’s
Saturday 29 th November
Interfaith Family Fun Day
Time: 1pm – 4pmVenue: Bharatiya Ashram, St Mary's Place, Dundee, DD1 5R
All are very welcome to an ‘interfaith family fun day’ at Bharatiya Ashram.
EDINBURGHFriday 14th November
The Transfer of Science and Philosophy across Religious Boundaries in the Middle AgesTime: 6pm - 8pm Venue: King Khalid Building (Hill Square), Royal College of Surgeons
Professor Charles Burnett of the Warburg Institute, University of London, is one of the world's leading scholars working on the history of science in the Islamic World. In this special lecture, delivered in the stunning surroundings of the Royal College of Surgeons' King Khalid Building, Prof Burnett will explore what happens when a scientific or philosophical work is translated from one religious culture to another, specifically from pagan Greek to Islamic Arabic and from Islamic Arabic to Christian Latin. This event is free but ticketed. To book, visit: www.alwaleed.ed.ac.uk.
Tuesday 18 th November
Time for Reflection at the Scottish Parliament
Time: 2pm (to be seated at 1.30pm)Venue: Scottish Parliament Building, Edinburgh
Dr Maureen Sier will deliver the Time for Reflection at the Scottish Parliament at the start of Parliamentary business. This talk is open to public. Please arrive for 1.30pm in order to be escorted to the parliamentary chambers.
Wednesday 19th November
Edinburgh Women’s Interfaith Group
Journeys in Judaism: Crossing and Intersecting Paths in Festivals and Journeying in different faiths & traditions
Time: 7 – 9pmVenue: Methodist Church, Nicolson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9BX
In the first half of the evening, Rebekah Gronowski will give a talk on ‘Journeys in Judaism’. In the second half of the evening Francesca Mutapi will speak about journeying in different faiths and traditions, for example journeys taken by the prophets. The evening begins with a free finger buffet.
Friday 21 st of November (Edinburgh Continued)
What Nourishes Us? An Interfaith Evening
Time: 6.30pmVenue: Polwarth Parish Church, 36-38 Polwarth Terrace, EH11 1LU
Sharing in a nourishing supper and sharing thoughts on what nourishes us spiritually. Please bring along some food to share. Sharing a common path of contemplation (walking the labyrinth). For more information contact Margaret: [email protected]
Sunday 23 rd November
Edinburgh Interfaith Week Opening Event
Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pmVenue: University of Edinburgh Chaplaincy Centre, 5 Bristo Square, Edinburgh
The official opening of Interfaith Week in Edinburgh will be at the University of Edinburgh Chaplaincy Centre. It will feature a variety of speakers and performers. 4pm-5pm
Interfaith Week Opening Reception/Meal
Time: 5.30 – 6.30pmVenue: University of Edinburgh Chaplaincy Centre, 5 Bristo Square, Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh and EIFA welcome you to enjoy a dinner reception. Please rsvp for numbers to [email protected]
Monday 24 th November
Faith and Identity: Documentary Premiere
Time: 7.30pmVenue: Scottish Storytelling Centre
Edinburgh Interfaith Association (EIFA) premieres the short documentary ‘Faith and Identity’. Produced in response to a recent government report on the rise of hate crime towards minority religious communities, the film presents a look into the daily lives of three young women from different faith traditions; Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. This resource and accompanying educational pack not only shows their beliefs, values and practices, but highlights that these are young woman with shared hopes and fears that we can all identify with. The film was produced by Nur Sakina
Kader (EIFA) and director and film maker Justine Gordon-Smith. Includes a Q&A session.Monday 24 th November (continued) (Edinburgh Continued)
Interfaith Student Quiz Night
Time: Contact Emma Dubin for details at: [email protected]: Loft Bar in Teviot Student Centre
The Edinburgh Jewish Society and Edinburgh Student Christian Movement are hosting a joint quiz night. The event is a fun way for Jewish and Christian students to meet each other. Other students around Edinburgh from all faiths and none are also very welcome to come along.
Tuesday 25 th November
Mindfulness
Time: 12.15pm – 2pmVenue: St Mark’s Unitarian Church
Mindfulness can help bring our attention to the present moment, invoking our inherent capacity for healing and renewal. Come along and learn the mindfulness techniques of breathing and knowing.
Wednesday 26 th November
Interfaith prayer circle/support group
Time: 3pm – 4pmVenue: St Mark’s Unitarian Church
Bring your earnest prayers, your best-loved devotions, meditations, and scriptures and join us in devotion and prayer for the peace and unity of our families, our communities, our nation and our world.
Faith Exchange
Time: 6.30 – 8pmVenue: St Andrew's and St George's West Church, 13-17 George St, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH2 2PA
Come along and experience Faith Exchange, a fun activity where people have a chance to move around tables and ask questions from someone from another faith. Did you ever want to know what other faiths believe about the big questions?
Thursday 27th November 2014 (Edinburgh Continued)
Telling stories: Collecting Contemporary Middle Eastern Art at the British MuseumTime: 6 – 8pmVenue: Edinburgh College of Art, Lauriston Place
Venetia Porter is Curator of Islamic and Modern Middle East Art at the British Museum. She curated the British Museum exhibitions ‘Word into Art: Artists of the Modern Middle East’ (2006) and ‘Hajj: Journey to the heart of Islam’ (2012). In this lecture, Venetia will explore the process by which contemporary art from the Middle East is both acquired and displayed at the British Museum. This event is FREE but ticketed. To book your tickets, visit: www.alwaleed.ed.ac.uk.
Friday 28 th November
Understanding the role of meditation in religion
Time: 3pm – 4pmVenue: St Marks’ Unitarian Church
We will joined by a panel including Alex Holmes from Christian Mediation Scotland, Bryan Webb of the Wild Geese Sangha and Ani Rinchen Khandro of Kagyu Samye Dzong Edinburgh.
Friday 28 th November
Interfaith Week Film: Mokssh: Journey of the Soul
Time: 6pm
Venue: Screening Room, G.04, 50 George Square EH8 9JY
This is film by Ajit Bhairavkar made in 2013 in Hindi with English Subtitles
Saturday 29 th November
Faith in Women
Time: 10am – 12.30pm
Venue: St John’s Church Hall
Fresh Perspectives: Seeing through Young Women’s Eyes
Saturday 29 th November (continued) (Edinburgh Continued)
Interfaith Shabbat Service
Time: 11am – 12.45pm
Venue: St Marks Unitarian Church, 7 Castle Terrace
The service will be led by Rabbi Mark Solomon. It will be followed by a special kiddush. All welcome but please drop a note to [email protected] giving the names of all those intending to attend.
Sunday 30 th November
Faith and Families
Time: 3.30 – 5.30pm
Venue: St Augustines Church, George IV Bridge
An event organised by the Family Federation of World Peace and Unification for Scottish Interfaith Week. With speakers from a number of faiths, looking at the topic of ‘Faith and Families’. The event is free and light refreshments will be served.
Interfaith Quiz Night
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: The Mosque Kitchen, 50 Potterrow
One of the established favourites of Interfaith Week returns. Get your thinking caps on and join us to test your knowledge of the different world religions. A free buffet will be provided. Please contact Sakina on 0131 629 9058 or [email protected]
FIFEWednesday 26 th November
‘Journeys of Faith’
Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pmVenue: The Old Kirk, Kirkcaldy
Frances Hume, Development Officer at Interfaith Scotland will speak on the theme of ‘Journeys of Faith’ followed by interactive activities.
GLASGOWThroughout Interfaith Week
The F Word: Images of Forgiveness.
Venue: Shawlands Academy
In partnership with Glasgow City Council and Shawlands Academy, Interfaith Glasgow is bringing the ‘F Word’ exhibition to Glasgow, to be shown at Shawlands Academy for a week. This exhibition is a thought-provoking collection of arresting images and personal narratives exploring forgiveness in the face of atrocity. Associated activities will include talks from two speakers: Marian Partington and Kemal Pervanic. Following a series of preparatory dialogues on faith and forgiveness at Shawlands Academy, there will be four events during Interfaith Week itself, focusing on the exhibition and its theme: three for school-age young people and one evening dialogue event for the wider community on Tuesday 25th November.
Saturday 22 nd & Sunday 23 rd November
‘Meet Your Neighbours’ Weekend at Al-Furqan Islamic Centre
Time: 11am – 5pmVenue: Al-Furqan Islamic Centre, 19 Carrington Street, Glasgow G4 9AJ
You are welcome to an exhibition entitled ‘The Celtic Crescent: Islam, Muslims, and the Scots – Historical Links’. There will be a Mosque tour, presentations, informal chit-chat and Q&A. Try on a Hijab! Take away a Qur’an! Free entry. Free refreshments.
Tel: 07850 436971 / 0141 3311119 www.alfurqanmosque.com
Monday 24 th November
Towards a Christian – Shia Muslim Dialogue: The Conversation Begins.
Time: 7pm – 9pmVenue: The Trades House of Glasgow
This significant gathering of Shia Muslims and Christians (Church of Scotland, Roman Catholic Church, and Scottish Episcopal) will begin building the foundations for future dialogue between Christians and Shia Muslims. It will take place at The Trades House of Glasgow. Attendance is by invitation only.
Tuesday 25 th November (Glasgow continued)
The F Word: Images of Forgiveness.
Time: 6pmVenue: Shawlands Academy
The evening event on Tuesday 25 November will include a talk by Marion Partington, whose sister was a victim of serial-killers Frederick and Rosemary West. Her journey to forgiveness is one which takes in the wisdom of both Quakerism and Buddhism. Places for this event are limited. For more information, please contact Magdalen Lambkin: [email protected]
Wednesday 26 th November
Service at Pollokshields Parish Church with interfaith theme
Time: 9.45am – 10 am (followed by refreshments in the hall)Venue: Pollokshields Parish Church, Shields Road
All are welcome to attend and to meet the staff of Interfaith Scotland and Interfaith Glasgow.
South East Glasgow Community Meal
Time: TBCVenue: The Hidden Gardens
This community meal will be the first of a series of interfaith meals organised by Interfaith Glasgow in the South East of Glasgow. The purpose of these meals is to bring together people from different places of worship in an informal, social setting, to get to know each other better. Attendance is by invitation only. For more information, please contact Kemal: [email protected]
Conversations in Faith. Pondering the Word: An Introduction to the Scriptures of Other Faiths’: Islam, Qur’an.
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Ignatian Spirituality Centre, 35 Scott St, Glasgow, G3 6PE
One of a series focusing on the Scriptures of world faith traditions. Each session provides an opportunity to learn about the Scriptures of the faith in question, to hear what meaning they have for believers, to ponder a text in a silent and prayerful atmosphere, and to reflect on connections. This session will focus on the Qur’an, the holy book of Islam. Please call the Ignatian Spirituality Centre to register attendance on 0141 354 0077.Thursday 27 November (Glasgow continued)
‘Interfaith Café’
Time: 2pm – 4pmVenue: University of Strathclyde Chaplaincy Centre, Level 2, Graham Hills Building The Chaplaincy Team at the University of Strathclyde will be hosting an Interfaith Café event during Interfaith Week. The Interfaith Café is an opportunity for people, whether from a faith tradition or not, to learn more from people of different faiths. At the end of the conversations we’ll get to enjoy some food from various faith traditions. This event is open to students and staff of the University of Strathclyde. Contact the Chaplaincy Team for further details: [email protected]
Glasgow University Interfaith Event
Time: 2.15pmVenue: Interfaith Room, Glasgow University Chaplaincy Centre
This event is being held by Glasgow University Theology and Religious Studies Society for people of different faiths and none to find out about each other, and about different faiths. Participants will include AnglicanSoc, JewishSoc, MuslimSoc, HinduSoc and Krishna Conciousness Soc. It will be a relaxed event with some refreshments.
Interfaith Badminton Match
Venue: Maccabi Youth and Sports Centre
Maccabi are hosting an Interfaith Badminton event for Jewish young people at the project and young people from Orchardhill Church. 30 young people will be taking part.
Friday 28 th November
Interfaith Meditation Time: 3pm – 5pm
Venue: Glasgow Buddhist Centre, Sauchiehall Street
Members of Buddhist and Christian traditions will share about their different forms of meditation and will lead participants in a short guided meditation from their respective traditions. All are very welcome.
Friday 28 th November (continued) (Glasgow continued)
Intelligent Design: Myth or Reality?
Time: 7 for 7.30pm – 9.30pm Venue: Al’ Furqan Masjid Community Hall, 19 Carrington Street, Glasgow. G4 9AJ
An informative talk by Dr Alisdair Noble, Director, Centre for Intelligent Design (C4ID)All welcome: people of all faiths and none.
Environmental Wellbeing: A modern challenge to all faiths and wider secular society
Time: 2 – 4pm
Venue: The Boilerhouse in the Hidden Gardens, Albert Drive (access through the Tramway theatre), 25 Albert Dr, Glasgow G41 2PE, adjacent to the A77 and Pollokshields East train station (more information on next page)
An exploration of the spirituality and theology underpinning the duties and responsibilities of all citizens to the global environment. A presentation and workshop by Mic Starbuck, BSc, MSc, FRSA, a facilitator of the Glasgow based, RSA Fellows Wellbeing Network. All welcome especially those with an interest in interfaith development, spirituality and contemporary environmental issues.
Saturday 29 th November
‘Places of Peace’Time: 2.30pm - 4pmVenue: Inner Space, 277 High Street, Glasgow, G4 0QS
A panel of speakers, from a variety of faith perspectives, sharing from the heart about Places of Peace. A physical place visited, an experience of peace within...or both! Speakers include: Shagufta Ahmed, Muslim; Rose Goodenough, Brahma Kumaris; Jenny Hickey, Buddhist; and Noelle Ryan, Christian.Free of charge All WelcomePlease register online or by phone: 0141 55 7446 www.innerspace.org/glasgow
Lighting the WayTime: 1 – 3pmVenue: St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, GlasgowDrop in. Discover the power of light as a religious symbol while making a cool Diwali, Hanukah or Christmas candle holder to take home. All welcome!Sunday 30 th November (Glasgow continued)
Interfaith Family Fun DayTime: 2pm – 4.30pmVenue: Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glencairn Drive, G41 1LL
Interfaith Glasgow has been working with a fantastic group of young people from different faith communities to bring you our 2014 interfaith week celebration. There will be engaging displays from a range of different faith communities to whom Glasgow is home, and images of the religious and non-religious role models our young people have chosen. Activities will include face-painting, henna, calligraphy, and an interfaith wishing tree workshop. Come along and meet your neighbours! For more information, please contact Harpreet: [email protected]
Muslim Christian Couples Scotland (MCCS) Meeting.
Time: 2pm – 5pmVenue: Contact the group for more details: [email protected]
Are you in a Muslim Christian relationship? Then come along to our little party if you'd like to meet other mixed couples and families. We will be gathering to share some chat, food and drink and a bit of fun for the kids. Anyone in a Muslim Christian relationship is welcome.
INVERNESSThursday 27 th November
Beyond our Differences
Time: 7.30pmVenue: St John’s Church Hall, Southside RoadIn association with Highland Spiritual Cinema, there will be a viewing and discussion of the DVD ‘Beyond our Differences’ - a documentary featuring a tapestry of voices and viewpoints from world -renowned 'leading lights', woven with a universal expression of hope - "Love, compassion, forgiveness, tolerance" to quote H.H. the Dalai Lama - with inspirational vignettes of 'faith in action' from around the globe.
Saturday 29th November
Journeys of FaithTime: 2.30pm – 4.30pmVenue: Recreation Hall, Raigmore Hospital, InvernessA talk and discussion lead by Sister Isabel Smyth, pioneer of interfaith dialogue and relations in Scotland, and Scottish Catholic Bishops’ Associate Secretary for Interfaith relations.
MORAYSaturday 29 th November
A Celebration of Scottish Interfaith Week
Time: 11am – 2pmVenue: St Sylvesters Parish Halls, Institution Road (tbc)
The Moray Interfaith Group welcomes you to an event for Interfaith Week. Dr Maureen Sier, director of Interfaith Scotland, will talk about interfaith in Scotland. This will be followed by lunch. All are very welcome and the event is free.
PEEBLESWednesday 26 th November
What’s ‘Being Jewish in Scotland’ got to do with you!
Time: 6.30 – 8.30pmVenue: Tontine Hotel, High Street, Peebles, EH45 8AJ
All are welcome to come and find out about the recent Scottish Government funded inquiry on 'Being Jewish in Scotland' carried out by SCoJeC, the Scottish Council of Jewish Communities. This will be followed by an open conversation and discussion about YOUR experiences of being a minority - or a majority - in Scotland. The event is open to all and includes a kosher buffet. Contact [email protected] or tel 07779 206522 if you'd like to come.
RENFREWSHIRESunday 16 th November
Interfaith Church Service
Time: 11am
Venue: Wallneuk North Church, Paisley
All are very welcome to an interfaith service to share ideas for interfaith week and prayers for world peace. The event will be followed by refreshments.
RENFREWSHIRE CONTINUED
Wednesday 26 th November
Time: 11am – 2pmVenue: West College of Scotland
There will be an interfaith stall at the college.
SHETLANDFriday 28 th November
Journeys of Faith: Meeting our Faith NeighboursTime: 7pmVenue: St Columba’s Church, Lerwick
Come and join us for fellowship, food and music.
SKYESaturday 29 th November
‘Values and Visions for the Future of Scotland’
Time: 10.30amVenue: St Columba’s Church, Portree
Skye Faiths Together welcomes you to a dialogue on the theme of ‘Values and Visions for the Future of Scotland’.
STORNOWAYFriday 21 st November
Interfaith in Scotland: A public talk Time: 7pm – 9pmVenue: An Lanntair, Stornoway
Dr Maureen Sier, Director of Interfaith Scotland, will be delivering a public talk on interfaith work in Scotland. Upcoming Events in December…
CENTRAL SCOTLAND
Sunday 14 th December
‘Soul Space’Time: 6.30pm – 8.15pmVenue: Queen Street Methodist Church, Stirling, FK8 1HL
Everyone is welcome from all faiths and none to share something on the theme of ‘Winter’. Bring the music, poetry, short prose, art, short videos that have inspired you. If you need multimedia email [email protected] beforehand. The event begins with supper. Please bring something to share, preferably vegetarian.
CONFORTI INSTITUTEFriday 5 th – Sunday 7 th December
‘Common Ground’A weekend of dialogue between the religious and non-religiuos will take place at the Conforti Institute in Coatbridge. The event is invitation only.
EAST DUNBARTONSHIREFriday 5 th December Time: 11.30am – 2pmVenue: East Dunbartonshire, venue TBC
An interfaith coffee morning for women, hosted by the Association of Baha’i women.
