At Glasgow Central Gurdwara on Thursday 17^th of November at 6pm, the Interfaith Food Justice Network will launch their “Food Justice Declaration”.

This event will bring people involved in tackling food poverty in Glasgow and across Scotland together with faith leaders and city and national politicians.  Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Communities, Social Security and Equalities will be speaking at the event.  Also speaking will be Rev Martin Johnstone, Chair of the Independent Short Life Working Group on Food Poverty. Participants will spend time connecting with one another, so they can put their commitment to working together for food justice into action.

“Though from different traditions, we share beliefs that move us to action when people in our communities go hungry”                                      

(Food Justice Declaration)                                         

The Interfaith Food Justice Network is a movement of over thirty local groups and organisations in and around Glasgow working at the forefront of tackling food poverty. Coming from diverse backgrounds, they seek to support each other’s work in their shared goal of food justice for all. Those involved include Christians, Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Humanists and many non-religious people — and all involved in this important work are welcome. The Network invites organisations and individuals to sign the Food Justice Declaration (bit.do/foodjustice) and commit to joining us in working toward food security for all people in Scotland.

Notes:

Groups in the network provide food banks, soup kitchens, community cafes and meals, community gardens, and campaign for a fairer, more just food system.

The Interfaith Food Justice Network is an informal network curated by Faith in Community Scotland’s Transformation Team and Interfaith Glasgow, with support from the Centre for Human Ecology

Glasgow Central Gurdwara is located at 138 Berkeley Street, Glasgow, G3 7HY

For more information please contact:
Shakeel Ali (shakeel@transformationteam.org / 0141 221 4576)

Magdalen Lambkin (magdalen.lambkin@interfaithglasgow.org / 0141 5580778 / Twitter: @interfaithglasg)

Join us for our regular monthly weekend club meeting for asylum seekers and refugees. Learn the history and techniques of making Scottish shortbread and join us for a vegetarian meal. Venue: 525 Shields Road, G41 2RF. Time: 2:30 – 17:00 pm. To register, text Mohamed on 07511 044814, or email weekendclub@interfaithglasgow.org

Weekend Club for asylum seekers, refugees and new migrants. Join us on Saturday 23rd January 2 pm – 6 pm for a celebration of the poet Robert Burns, with poetry, great Ceilidh music and vegetarian haggis! Travel expenses paid. If you would like to join us please email Mohamed at weekendclub@interfaithglasgow.org or text on 07511044814

Venue: 525 Shields Road, Glasgow G41 2RF

An invitation for our next Interfaith community meal at Glasgow Gurdwara on Tuesday 2nd February, 1-3pm. If you would like to attend please email projects@interfaithglasgow.org

Our next ‘Festivals Exchange’ event will take place on Thursday 7 January, 7-9pm and will offer the opportunity to witness a Muslim festival first hand.  This festival will celebrate the Mawlid of the Prophet Muhammad at Zia-ul-Quran Mosque.  

You are warmly invited by the Muslim community at Zia-ul Quran to witness an evening of religious songs, stories from the life of the Prophet Muhammad, and refreshments.  People of all faiths and none are welcome and you will be met by members of the community upon arrival.  Registration is essential.  If you would like to attend, please register by emailing Kemal:  projects@interfaithglasgow.org

This event is part of our ‘Festivals Exchange Programme’ which celebrates the rich religious and cultural diversity of the South East of Glasgow and fosters friendship-building and improved interfaith understanding by providing opportunities for people from different faith and belief backgrounds to gain a better understanding—and first-hand experience—of each other’s religious festivals.  (The previous two festivals were celebrated at Glasgow Gurdwara and Gorbals Parish Church, respectively.)  

On Tuesday, the First Minister held an historic Interfaith Summit. Interfaith Glasgow’s Project Manager, Rose, represented Interfaith Glasgow and spoke on the question of whether faith communities can work together beyond dialogue. She emphasised the huge potential that exists for collaborative working and told those present what people from different faith and belief backgrounds are doing to tackle food poverty and help refugees and asylum seekers in Glasgow. Read what the First Minister said abut the summit here:https://firstminister.gov.scot/first-minister-welcomes-fai…/

For photos of the summit see our Facebook album here.

Have a read what Rose said at the meeting below: read more →

Glasgow Doors Open Day

Glasgow’s Built Heritage Festival

14th – 20th September

Lots of Glasgow’s religious buildings are opening their doors to the public as part of this week long festival – including Glasgow Gurdwara, Glasgow Central Mosque and Garnethill Synagogue as well as many churches. Why not take advantage of this unique opportunity to see inside these beautiful places of worship – many have guided tours on offer too.

Here is a list of the religious buildings open to the public along with links to the more detailed information for each from the Glasgow Doors Open Day website.

Please check details – advanced booking is required for some.

•  meet people from different religious communities and organisations in Glasgow

 

•  get an update on current interfaith work in Glasgow & how you can get involved

 

•  brainstorm about possibilities for friendship-building, dialogue, and cooperation

 

•  have your say in the future of interfaith education

 

•  get planning for Scottish Interfaith Week 2015

 

•  make new friends over a free buffet dinner