Tag: Edinburgh Interfaith Association

Edinburgh Interfaith Association presents A Spotlight On Faith

Edinburgh Interfaith Association (EIFA) has produced a series of online productions, A Spotlight On Faith.

EIFA strives to bring people together for the greater good, provide expert services, build meaningful and beneficial relationships and to represent the interests and needs of faith communities.

The latest video features an interview with Voice finalist Michelle John talking music, faith and her campaign against domestic abuse.

For more interviews go to the Edinburgh Interfaith Facebook page

Faith Leaders unite to thank NHS and frontline workers

Faith Leaders were brought together in a video by the Edinburgh Interfaith Association expressing their gratitude to all NHS workers and frontline staff.

The video was released just before the nation joined to clap the NHS on Thursday evening.

EIFA Executive Director Iain Stewart said, “We are all united across our different faith traditions in solidarity to come together to express our gratitude to all NHS workers and frontline staff.

“In all of our traditions caring for your neighbour is central. Our NHS staff and carers all exemplify what it means to care for another. This short video is just a small way to say thank you from across all the faith communities of Edinburgh.

“We are eternally grateful for all they do for us, every day putting their lives on the line in order to save the lives of others. There is no better sacrifice and we just all just want to say thank you.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbACHNyoBOE&feature=youtu.be

Unity of Faith on Remembrance Sunday

Here are some pictures where I was invited to lay a wreath at the Stone of remembrance at the City Chambers on Remembrance Sunday, led by First Minister, Lord Provost, head of Tri services followed by Faith leaders.

 

Unity of Hindu, Sikh & Christians on Remembrance day.
1.5 Million Indian soldiers fought in the two World Wars and more than 70,000 laid down their lives – it is their poppy too.
The Lord Provost talked about the special Book of condolence opened for veteran Tom Gilzean who raised £1m for charity.
He added: “By attending a Remembrance service or parade, wearing a poppy or taking a moment of quiet reflection, so many of us have shown our gratitude and appreciation for the enormous sacrifices being made every day on our behalf by so many courageous men and women.”
Puneet Dwivedi, Edinburgh Interfaith Association