Working together as people of faith for a just and inclusive Scotland

Speakers and Staff at the launch of Scottish Inter Faith Week 2009


Our Aim                                                                                                  

The aim of the Scottish Inter Faith Council is to raise awareness of the different faith communities and to build good relations between persons of different religious faiths through dialogue, understanding and co-operation. For more information on our aims and objectives click here.

Our Areas of Work

SIFC works in areas of particular interest, such as education, chaplaincy, health, equality, parliament, the police service, local inter faith groups, women and young people.

In 2009 the Scottish Inter Faith Council celebrated its 10th Anniversary. We continue to host a variety of events including:

  • National Annual Youth Conference
  • National Annual Women's Seminar
  • National Annual Networking Seminar for local inter faith groups
  • Public presentations on inter faith
  • Training on Faith Awareness and the Employment Equality (Religion/Belief) Regulations, 2003
  • Scottish Inter Faith Week
A recent highlight has been Scottish Inter Faith Week which took place from 22nd - 29th November 2009.  Local groups from all over the country organised events to mark the week. Some highlights of these can be found on the local groups pages.