Central Scotland Interfaith (CSI) CSI – Central Scotland Interfaith - is the local inter faith forum for Clackmannanshire,
Falkirk and Stirling, associated with the Scottish Inter Faith Council
and seeks to offer a space for people of faith in Central Scotland to
build bridges of understanding together. The Steering Group includes representatives from the Baha’i, Christian, Muslim, and Sikh communities.
The Central Scotland Inter Faith group is administered by Andrew Sarle who can be contacted by email at csi@irenic.org.uk Upcoming Events
Meeting at 114 High Station Road, FALKIRK FK1 5LN Theme: How different
faiths celebrate Harvest season. There will also be a collection taken
in aid of the Pakistan Floods Appeal. Theme: Rites of passage (How different faiths mark Birth,
Marriage and Death) Cambuskenneth Village Hall. South Street,
Cambuskenneth FK9 5NL, by kind invitation of Iffy Ahmed. If you require
directions, please contact csi@irenic.org.uk or phone 07743 726013. Meeting at 14 Ronald Place, Riverside, STIRLING FK8
1LF Theme: How do
different faiths address the issue of justice. Public Meeting in Alloa. Details t.b.c. A showing of the film: "The Imam and the Pastor" followed by a
discussion. Recent Events On Sunday 25 June 2010, Central Scotland Inter Faith Group gathered at the home of Satwant Multani. The theme for the evening was 'Women and Faith' and a presentation was given on the equality of women within the Sikh faith. This sparked a lively discussion covering topics such as the wearing of the hijab by Islamic women and the background to the predominance of male rather than female priests within the Christian faith. Those gathered were treated to a beautiful Indian meal after the discussion. Sunday September 27 saw the largest gathering in Satwant
Multani’s home. Over 30 people crowded in to hear Paul give a
presentation about Global Peace Festivals. We were pleased to be
visited by a large contingent of Sikh brothers and sisters, some from Glasgow,
and others from India. Our One World Week Inter Faith Service on October 25 was
very well attended. Over 50 people were present at Erskine
Church in Falkirk,
and joined in singing and praying together. Reflections were led by Ruth
Cape, Carolyn and Jeremy Fox,
Gordon Reid, Andrew Sarle and Christine Webster. Prayers were led by
people from the Baha’i, Christian, Muslim and Sikh traditions. Musical
accompaniment was provided by Bob Tait. Many thanks to Glendon Macaulay
and the members of Erskine. A dozen members gathered in the home of Dr & Mrs Ishaq Abu-Arafeh in Stirling
on November 22, at the conclusion of Scottish
Inter Faith Week for our regular “get-together”.
After a splendid home-made Palestinian snack, members discussed some issues in
advance of the AGM and talked about climate change initiatives. Several members were present at the Scottish Churches’ House “Meeting
Points” evening on December 4. The theme was “Festivals
of Light” and included sharing experiences of Diwali and Hannukah. Twelve people attended CSI's inaugural AGM
and shared in a pot-luck lunch in Falkirk on
December 12.
Sun Aug. 29 7pm NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE
Sun Sept.26 7pm NOTE CHANGE OF
VENUE
Sun Nov. 7 7pm NOTE CHANGE OF DATE
Late November/ early December
Themes for early 2011
will include Charity, Fair Trade, and CSI's second A.G.M.
