Interfaith Scotland

05/10/2026

It was a busy week last week for our Face to Faith Schools Engagement Programme, generously sponsored by Religions for Peace UK. Our speakers visited Lasswade High School in Midlothian, as well as Pitcairn Primary outside Perth. We had Muslim, Jewish, Quaker, Bahai, Druid and Christian speakers sharing about their own faith journeys, as well as how they interact with them on a daily basis.

Want to join our speaker team? Our final training of the year is coming up on Tuesday, October 13, 6-8 pm, online, email [email protected] to attend.

We’re also accepting bookings for visits to schools across the country starting in January 2027. Visits are free of charge, and we’re especially keen to hear from schools outside the Central Belt.

Stay tuned for even more school visits coming soon.

05/10/2026

Women of Faith and Community, based in Glasgow held their monthly meetup today with a special and heartwarming visit to The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Maryhill Road. We were warmly welcomed and had the privilege of hearing Christine and Katie share a wonderful and inspiring overview of Catholic Social Teaching (CST) in action. We also learned about the compassionate work of the Saint Vincent de Paul Society and Together We Make Maryhill, both wonderful examples of faith being lived out through service, kindness and care for others. We then enjoyed a short visit to the beautiful chapel.

What made the gathering particularly meaningful was recognising how many values we share across our different faith traditions — compassion, love, dignity, justice, generosity, service and a deep commitment to supporting those in need.

01/10/2026

We love these new interfaith meditation guides 🪷

Handy resources to help you engage in this year's Scottish Interfaith Week theme of 'Wellbeing'!

Interested in meditation for wellbeing? We've created two interfaith resources you might just love.

Guided Interfaith Meditation provides a step-by-step guide to engaging in an interfaith meditation, taking inspiration from prayers and meditations in different faiths.

Journey Into Meditation & Stillness provides a deeper insight into the practice of meditation, including exploration of the benefits, posture, focus, breathing, imagination, and relaxing the body.

Download via the Scottish Interfaith Week website ➡️ https://scottishinterfaithweek.org/resources -organisers

01/10/2026

Calling all teachers 👋 This year's school competition for Scottish Interfaith Week 2026 has been announced! Check out this resource for more info ⤵️

Scottish Teachers Association of RME

🆕 New school competition and classroom activity resource for Scottish Interfaith Week 2026! 🎓🍎

Download teaching resource at https://scottishinterfaithweek.org/resources -resources

Includes competition details, entry ideas, and activities for classes.

01/10/2026

Want to tell your friends about Scottish Interfaith Week? Here are some lovely images and a draft post for you to share on Facebook:

“Looking forward to celebrating Scotland’s religious and cultural diversity during Scottish Interfaith Week this November (8-15)! Lots of events to choose from - https://scottishinterfaithweek.org/event”

01/10/2026

Check out these brand new resources for Scottish Interfaith Week 2026! 🔍🎉

Missed the latest Scottish Interfaith Week resources? We have over 11 new resources to help you:

💡 Plan your event
📰 Invite local media
🔁 Share your event on socials
🖼️ Design a poster
💬 Facilitate a dialogue on health and wellbeing
🪷 Facilitate an interfaith meditation
📖 Start an interfaith book club
📚 Create a book display
🎓 Run an interfaith activity on campus
🏆 Take part in school competition

Download resources from https://scottishinterfaithweek.org/resources

29/09/2026

Join us for a special writing workshop for Scottish Interfaith Week on the theme of Wellbeing ✍

Together we will explore our experiences of wellbeing through writing prompts and opportunities to share our writing aloud.

This will be an opportunity to tune into yourself deeply and channel what you find through creativity.

📌 Monday 9th November (7-8pm), online on Zoom

Please register for this event through Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-for-wellbeing-tickets-2002195524712

You will be sent the Zoom link after you register.

28/09/2026

The Interfaith Scotland Book Club will read The Well-Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith for the next meet-up 🌱

This will be a particularly special meeting as it takes place during Scottish Interfaith Week.

The Club will meet on the Lower Ground of Waterstones on Sauchiehall Street.

📌 Wednesday 11th November (5.30 - 6.30pm), Lower Ground of Waterstones on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3EW

Register for this event on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/interfaith-scotland-bookclub-tickets-2002194488613

25/09/2026

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming Death Café, where we can openly explore thoughts, feelings, questions and experiences around death and dying — and perhaps discover how talking about death can help us think differently about life.

There’s no set agenda, no right or wrong answers, and no pressure to speak. Whether you come with questions, thoughts, or quiet curiosity, you are warmly welcome.

Simply come along, have a cup of tea, listen and join the conversation at your own pace.

📌 Wednesday 11th November (2-4pm), Interfaith Scotland, Brook Street Business Hub, Glasgow G40 3AP

Register on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/death-cafe-what-if-we-talked-about-death-tickets-2002195147584

24/09/2026

Join us for a gentle dialogue on health and wellbeing from the perspective of different faith traditions, during Scottish Interfaith Week 🪷

Health and wellbeing can incorporate mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. We will be looking at passages and quotes from religions and beliefs that include these different aspects to help us reflect upon what supports health and wellbeing from a faith perspective.

We will also explore some different types of meditation and stillness practices. Everyone is welcome from all faiths and beliefs.

Places are limited. To book your place, please email [email protected]

📌 Tuesday 10th November (2-4pm), Interfaith Scotland, Brook Street Business Hub, Glasgow G40 3AP