Dignity Not Detention – Dungavel – Sun 15th June, 1pm Join Justice & Peace Scotland to call for “Dignity Not Detention” and advocate for an end to the inhumane practice of unlimited immigration detention. The UK is the only country in Europe that does not have a statutory time limit ondetention, meaning people can be held in prison-like conditions indefinitely with no idea when …
National Prisoner Week – ‘HEAR MY VOICE’
We live our lives surrounded by the voices of those trying to get our attention… But how do we give voice to those unheard? Prisoners Week 2024 invites you to hear the voices of those affected by or working in the Justice system. Our official launch service is in Perth on Sunday 17th November with guest speaker Graham Bell, chaplain …
An ACN Scotland Red Wednesday Event in the Scottish Parliament
6-8pm, Wednesday 22nd November 2023 The multi-faith live event will feature videos and testimonies as well as ACN’s John Newton presenting findings from our ‘Persecuted and Forgotten?’ report and the situation facing persecuted Christians globally, with a focus on Africa. Tickets are limited and are on a first come first served basis. This invite does not guarantee entry. Telephone 01698 …
Bishop and Moderator join Justice and Peace to challenge poverty
The Bishop of Paisley, Bishop John Keenan and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, Rt. Rev. Sally Foster Fulton, will join Justice and Peace members from across Scotland on Thursday 5th October, 2023 at the Conforti Centre in Coatbridge for an event titled: Faith, Compassion and Security – A Challenge Poverty Week Event. “Faith, Compassion and …
Pope’s message to Scotland’s Catholics at the end of COP 26
As the COP26 Climate Conference draws to a close in Glasgow, Scotland, the Holy See’s delegation at the summit expresses its appreciation for the commitments states have made in the battle against climate change. However, the delegation also reiterates the need for agreement on a clear roadmap to fill gaps that have emerged.…
Bishops are united against nuclear weapons
During his historic visit to Japan last year, Pope Francis declared that “the use of atomic energy for purposes of war is immoral, just as the possession of atomic weapons is immoral”. Seventy-five years on from the unprecedented and horrific destruction of life at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we are called to reflect prayerfully upon the UK’s own possession of nuclear …
Challenge this change to Scotland’s Abortion Law
Fr Mike Freyne, Vicar Episcopal for Missions and Justice and Peace has appealed to all parishes to alert parishioners to the recent change to Scotland’s Abortion Law – and to take just 30 -seconds to ask your MSPs to revoke the “DIY abortion” decision. Go now to the link to https://righttolife.org.uk/diy-scotland/ – and enter your name and address etc to …