Scottish Faiths Action for Refugees

28/07/2026

We joined with faith leaders across the UK to call for a fresh start on asylum and immigration. People fleeing wars and persecution deserve the chance to rebuild their lives, and when they are everyone benefits. Together we are calling Andy Burnham to lead with compassion, and create a better, fairer system for refugees 🧡

16/07/2026

"Every word of encouragement, every opportunity and every act of kindness gives me more strength and confidence to keep going.”

Faith communites have such an important role to play in supporting and encouraging refugees. By working together we can create a Scotland that is welcoming for everyone 🧡

Ambassadors for last week's Refugee Festival Scotland say support from Scots has given them strength in the face of anti-migrant intimidation

11/06/2026

Powerful words, violence has no place on our streets 🧡

Statement on demonstrations in Scotland following a knife attack in Belfast.

Rev Sarah Brown, convener of the Public Life and Social Justice programme group of the Church of Scotland, said: “Those who took to the streets yesterday created an atmosphere of intimidation.

“There is nothing to be gained from such actions.

“The knife attack in Belfast was clearly a terrible and frightening incident.

“The Church of Scotland stands in solidarity with the victim and our prayers are with them, their family and friends and the wider community.

“In the face of such violence our response should be a calm and resolute determination to see justice done, according to the law.

“Jesus called us to love our neighbour and to welcome the stranger.

“At a time of growing political extremism, it is even more important that the rights, freedoms and protections of people from religious and racial minority groups are respected.

“All our neighbours living in Scotland should be able to feel safe and welcome here and be able to call it home.”

19/05/2026

It is enourgaing the see the Church of Scotland speaking up for the rights of refugees, and choosing hospitality not hostility 🧡

Church of Scotland members have been urged to welcome refugees into their churches and communities.

The General Assembly in Edinburgh agreed churches should be places of welcome and support for refugees as it also backed a call to help congregations spot signs of modern slavery.

And there was criticism of a march organised by far-right figure Tommy Robinson which was being held in London.

Sally Sheail, Acting Convener of the Church's Public Life and Social Justice Programme Group, said: "Today another ‘Unite the Kingdom' march is taking place, where we hear and see voices using Christian language and symbols to promote ethno-nationalism, cultural dominance and to stir up fear.

"The result is that many migrants, refugees and religious minorities feel threatened and are fearful about their future in the United Kingdom.

"This is not the way of Christ. Jesus reached out to the marginalised and despised. Jesus knew the oppression of living in an occupied country, himself having been a refugee."

Read the full story on the CofS website, link in the comments section below.

23/04/2026

At a time of increasing intolerance and hostility, acts of interfaith solidarity are so important 🕊️🧡

After attempted arson attack, communities are determined to remain resilient and open

14/04/2026

The work of SFAR and Faith Groups across Scotland was recently featured on the New Scots site 🧡🕊️ Read more here:

Faith communities are part of the landscape in towns and villages all over Scotland. Not everywhere will have a refugee charity or group, but most will have a place of worship. And for the past decade, one organisation has been dedicated to bringing these communities together to support people seeki...

07/04/2026

Are you part of a welcoming faith community in Scotland? 🧡

Register for the New Scots Connect map and help refugees find belonging, support & connection near them.

More info here 🔗 https://www.sfar.org.uk/new-scots-connect/