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Public Statement of Solidarity
The Aberdeen Interfaith Group expresses its deep sorrow and condemnation following the recent attack on a synagogue in Manchester. An attack on any place of worship is an attack on the values of peace, respect, and community which we all hold dear.
We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in Aberdeen, in Manchester, and across the country. At this difficult time, we wish to assure our Jewish friends and neighbours that they are not alone. The Jewish community is a valued and integral part of our city’s life, and we are committed to supporting them in every way possible.
Our Group exists to foster friendship and understanding across faiths, and we reaffirm our shared commitment to work together against hatred, intolerance, and division.
We call upon all people of goodwill to join us in rejecting violence and to continue striving for a society where every community may live and worship in peace and safety.
Aberdeen Interfaith Group
We are a friendly group of people who represent around 17 religions or denominations.
Our aims
Our aims
To make a positive contribution to the cause of world peace by developing mutual understanding and respect amongst the faith and belief communities of the world.
To provide face-to-face and virtual platforms to enrich and develop local, national and international interfaith dialogue, engagement and action.
To bring together communities of faith and belief of Aberdeen and the surrounding area in deeper dialogue and cooperation.
To encourage and provide the opportunities for people to learn about and be aware of the beliefs and practices of others.
To explore shared values and to identify and respect the differences between the faiths and beliefs.
To support equality and human rights for individuals and communities with religion and belief as protected characteristics.
What we do.
What we do.
Our committee members meet on a monthly basis where we discuss a variety of topics.
We create or take part in events throughout the year, focusing on various activities which include:
working with asylum seekers/refugees, feeding the homeless, supporting local projects, remembrance services, book reviews, third sector collaboration, parliament round table discussions, environmental discussions, language cafes, sporting events and many more .
We have two regular events in the year which are:
Mindfulness Day at the Varapunya Meditation Centre in Mental Health Week in May.
Interfaith Week is always celebrated in the month of November with various themes.
Winter Reflections “by the fireside” at Brahma Kumaris in December.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are Aberdeen Interfaith?
Who are Aberdeen Interfaith?
Aberdeen Interfaith is part of Interfaith Scotland. We are a group of people dedicated to promoting understanding and harmony among different communities through dialogue, events and education.
How many faith groups do you represent?
How many faith groups do you represent?
We do not limit the number of people who can join or represent a group but there are currently 17 faith communities represented in our Aberdeen Interfaith group. In our logo you may notice that there is one space left empty, this is because we can not fit all the symbols of every faith group in one logo, so the empty space is to represent all the other faith groups so that we stay inclusive of everyone.
How can I participate in events?
How can I participate in events?
You can participate in our events by checking our events page on our website and Facebook pages for upcoming events and email your interest through - interfaithab@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome to join and engage.
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