Interfaith Scotland Book Club (Pilot)
2025-11-12 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Waterstones, 153-157 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3EW, United Kingdom
Come along to our pilot book club at Waterstones for a lively discussion and hot drink.
Our first pick is ‘Sacred Nature’ by Karen Armstrong. The ISBN for the paperback is #9781529114799, it is also available as an eBook and Audiobook.
The book club is open to those who have not read the book and want to learn more. However we do encourage you to read the book in advance for a more lively discussion!
We will meet on the second floor in the café / bar of Waterstones on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow.
This is a free event but spaces are limited. Please book your ticket on Eventbrite. If you can no longer attend please let us know by emailing nicola@interfaithscotland.org

How to Best Support Pupils from Different Faiths and Beliefs
2025-11-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Online
We are bringing back this popular free online training for teachers in Scotland
Last year teachers from over thirty schools attended the workshop online during Scottish Interfaith Week
In this session you will have the opportunity to develop your awareness of some of the diverse experiences and needs of pupils from a variety of different religions and beliefs, including dietary needs, fasting, holy days, festivals, prayer, clothing, religious symbols, participating in sport and physical contact.
We will discuss ways in which you might further understand and provide support for these diverse needs in your local settings so that pupils from these religions and beliefs can fully participate in their community whether at school, work or in wider society.
Thursday 6th November from 4.30 – 6pm online
Booking information
Contact frances@interfaithscotland.org to book your place. You will be sent the Zoom link to join the event once your booking is confirmed.

Our Future: Conference with Young People
2025-11-05 10:15 - 15:00 | St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow, G4 0RH, United Kingdom
Young people are invited to attend a conference with First Minister John Swinney to discuss Our Future.
The conference will include expert speakers on key topics including education, discrimination, mental health, climate and poverty. Young people will be invited to dialogue with each other and the speakers on the topics throughout the day.
Our speakers:

First Minister John Swinney
Minister for Equalities Kaukab Stewart
Scottish Religious Leaders Forum
Dynamic young people
More to be confirmed

This event is a partnership between the Scottish Government, Interfaith Scotland and YouthLink Scotland.
Lunch will be provided.
Booking information
We are only taking bookings from schools and universities. For ages 16 to 28.
If you would like to register your pupils or students to attend, please email us at frances@interfaithscotland.org

Interfaith Conversation Café - Perth and Kinross
2025-11-03 13:30 - 16:00 | AK Bell Library, Moncrieff Room, AK Bell Library, 2 - 8 York Place, Perth, PH2 8EP, United Kingdom
Interfaith Scotland is hosting an Interfaith Conversation Café in Perth and Kinross during Scottish Interfaith Week.
Join the group to meet new people and chat about the future of interfaith engagement in Perth and Kinross.
Booking information
Please book your ticket on Eventbrite.

Open Day at Interfaith Scotland
2025-10-29 11:00 - 15:00 | Interfaith Scotland, Brook Street Business Hub, Unit 1-9 (First Floor),, 117 Brook Street, Glasgow, G40 3AP, United Kingdom
We’re hosting a drop-in open day to welcome you all to our new office space in Bridgeton.
You will have the opportunity to meet our staff team, learn more about interfaith work, discover the services we offer, and chat with us over a cuppa!
Our office is in Brook Street Business Hub, Unit 1-9 (First Floor), 117 Brook Street, Glasgow G40 3AP.

Ambassador Training for Scottish Interfaith Week
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:30 | Interfaith Scotland, Brook Street Business Hub, Unit 1-9 (First Floor),, 117 Brook Street, Glasgow, G40 3AP, United Kingdom
We are looking for Scottish Interfaith Week Ambassadors to attend events around the country, take photos and write about the events for our websites and our biannual magazine.
Travel expenses will be covered.
We are having a training session for ambassadors at our new Dialogue Centre in Bridgeton, Glasgow.
Booking information
If you would like to attend the training please email frances@interfaithscotland.org.
If you would like to be an ambassador but are unable to attend the training session in person we may be able to arrange an online session for you.

Networking Seminar for Local Interfaith Groups
2025-09-22 11:00 - 15:30 | Interfaith Scotland, Brook Street Business Hub, Unit 1-9 (First Floor),, 117 Brook Street, Glasgow, G40 3AP, United Kingdom
We will host our annual networking seminar for local interfaith groups on Monday 22nd September.
The event will be hosted at our new dialogue and training centre in Bridgeton, Glasgow from 11am – 3.30pm. Places are limited to two people per local interfaith group. Sign up to attend by emailing Frances at frances@interfaithscotland.org

Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Peace
2025-08-30 11:00 - 12:00 | Pluscarden Abbey, Pluscarden Abbey, Elgin, IV30 8UA, United Kingdom
Join Interfaith Scotland and Interfaith Moray for an interfaith prayer vigil for peace.
We will meet at Pluscarden Abbey on Saturday 30th August, 11am.

Interfaith Retreat to Holy Isle
2025-08-08 18:00 - 2025-08-11 11:00 | Centre for World Peace and Health, Holy Isle off Arran, United Kingdom
Join us on the beautiful island of Holy Isle off the island of Arran for a three-day interfaith retreat at the Centre for World Peace and Health. The retreat is open to adults from all religious backgrounds or no religious affiliation.
There is a retreat fee of £100 payable directly to Interfaith Scotland in advance to secure your place (refundable if you need to cancel). To register and pay the retreat fee please contact Frances Hume at frances@interfaithscotland.org
You are then invited to book your accommodation directly via the Holy Isle website, where you will also find more details about the retreat programme. Vegan and vegetarian meals are included in the accommodation cost for the duration of the retreat.
https://tinyurl.com/InterfaithRetreat2025

Friday 8th August – Monday 11th August, Centre for World Peace and Health, Holy Isle off Arran

Interfaith Conversation Café in Kirkcaldy
2025-05-27 12:30 - 14:30 | New Volunteer House, New Volunteer House, 16 East Fergus Place, Kirkcaldy, KY1 1XT, United Kingdom
You are invited to attend our next Interfaith Conversation Café in Kirkcaldy on the theme of ‘Religious Diets and Fasting’.
Do you follow any specific dietary practices, or are you curious about a particular religion’s diet? Enjoy an interesting and informative dialogue while sharing a delicious free lunch!
This event is being held in partnership with Fife Common Grounds Network (formerly Fife Interfaith and Belief Network).
All welcome, booking required. Free lunch provided.

Harmony for Hope: A Gala for Peace, Family, & Education
2025-05-24 20:00 - 21:00 | Online
Join us for a powerful evening of music, storytelling, and global connection as Interfaith Alignment and Interfaith Scotland launch a meaningful new collaboration in support of Suraya Mohammadi—a courageous young Afghan leader and advocate for peace and education for girls.
Suraya, recipient of the 2024 Wilson Hinkes Peace Award, has worked bravely to promote literacy, challenge gender-based violence, and foster peace in her home country.
She and her family have been invited to Scotland this June for a unique cultural exchange that will explore themes of family, faith, and education—culminating in public events in Glasgow and Oban.
This special online gathering will feature musical offerings by Molly Grace Hicks and Harold Messinger.

Book your ticket via Google Form

📌 Saturday 24th May (12:00 pm PT | 3:00 pm ET | 8:00 pm BST), online

Our Future: Film Premiere & Talks
2025-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Boardwalk, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF, United Kingdom
Join us on a journey through the history of Scottish Interfaith Week and a look to our shared hopes for the future
Featuring premiere of 20th anniversary short film and special guest speakers exploring the 2025 festival theme of ‘Our Future’.
As we look to what’s next for Scotland’s diverse communities, we will turn to the issues close to the hearts of today’s young people: Education, climate, mental health, poverty and discrimination.
Join us for an illuminating evening with special guest speakers to be confirmed soon.
If you work with young people and want to engage them in interfaith dialogue then this event is ideal for you.

Volunteer Training Day in Dialogue Centre
2025-04-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Interfaith Scotland Dialogue Centre, 110 Flemington Street, Glasgow, G21 4TD, United Kingdom
We are recruiting and training volunteers from diverse faith backgrounds for our schools programme and other volunteering opportunities.
Schools Programme
We offer interfaith workshops for primary and secondary school pupils across Scotland. These interactive workshops explore interfaith dialogue and why it’s important. Our volunteers from diverse faith and belief backgrounds visit schools and speak to pupils about their faith and beliefs, either in class or as part of an ‘interfaith day’ held by the school, or during school assemblies. Through personal encounters with our friendly and approachable volunteers, we are able to connect with pupils and share varied experiences.
Other volunteering opportunities
Other opportunities are available including office assistance, community development, and events management.
Find out more at: https://interfaithscotland.org/get-involved/volunteering

If you are interested in attending our next volunteers training day please email Frances Hume at frances@interfaithscotland.org
Wednesday 23rd April from 11am – 3pm, Interfaith Scotland Dialogue Centre, Flemington House, 110 Flemington Street, Glasgow

Online Volunteers Training Session
2025-04-16 11:00 - 12:30 | Zoom event
We are recruiting and training volunteers from diverse faith backgrounds for our schools programme and other volunteering opportunities.
Schools Programme
We offer interfaith workshops for primary and secondary school pupils across Scotland. These interactive workshops explore interfaith dialogue and why it’s important. Our volunteers from diverse faith and belief backgrounds visit schools and speak to pupils about their faith and beliefs, either in class or as part of an ‘interfaith day’ held by the school, or during school assemblies. Through personal encounters with our friendly and approachable volunteers, we are able to connect with pupils and share varied experiences.
Other volunteering opportunities
Other opportunities are available including office assistance, community development, and events management.
Find out more at: https://interfaithscotland.org/get-involved/volunteering

If you are interested in attending our online volunteers training please email Frances Hume at frances@interfaithscotland.org
Wednesday 16th April from 11am – 12.30pm, on Zoom

Free Online Workshop for Young People (age 16 - 30)
2025-04-01 17:30 - 19:00
In this workshop find out about ways in which Interfaith Scotland brings people together from different religions and cultures to build friendship, respect and understanding.
Find out about our projects and activities with young people and how you might like to be involved! We will also be looking at ways to support the needs of young people of different religions, such as celebrating festivals and food.
To book your place please email Frances Hume at frances@interfaithscotland.org. You will be sent the Zoom link to join the event once your booking is confirmed.

Free Online Workshop for Youth and Community Workers on Supporting the Needs of People of Diverse Religions and Beliefs in Scotland
2025-04-01 11:00 - 12:30
Join Interfaith Scotland’s workshop for youth and community workers who are keen to learn how to best support people from different religion and belief backgrounds.

In this session you will have an opportunity to develop your awareness of some of these diverse needs including dietary needs, fasting, holy days, festivals, prayer, clothing, religious symbols, participating in sport and physical contact.

We will discuss ways in which you might further understand and provide support for these diverse needs in your local settings so that people from these religions and beliefs can fully participate in their community whether in education or youth and community work settings or in wider society.

To book your place please email Frances Hume at frances@interfaithscotland.org. You will be sent the Zoom link to join the event once your booking is confirmed.

Holocaust Memorial Day Concert 2025
2025-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 100 Renfrew Street, Glasgow, G2 3DB
We are honoured to be partnering with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland for the annual Holocaust Memorial Day Concert.
Join us in Glasgow for an evening of commemorative music and reflection.

Book your ticket on the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s website

📌 Tuesday 28th January (6-7pm), Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow

Holocaust Memorial Day Service at Gordonstoun
2025-01-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Gordonstoun, Gordonstoun, Elgin, IV30 5RF, United Kingdom
We are supporting a special service at Gordonstoun School in honour of Holocaust Memorial Day.
We will be honouring the memory and achievements of Gordonstoun founder Kurt Hahn with the unveiling of a plaque by The Association of Jewish Refugees (AJR). The service will mark his courage in publicly standing up against the Nazi party as it rose to power in the 1930s, and his subsequent flight to Great Britain.This forthcoming HMD marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest Nazi concentration camp complex. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Bosnian genocide and we will focus on what we can learn from both.
Please note: This event is by invitation only.
📌 Sunday 26th January (11am-12pm), Gordonstoun School
