Interfaith Dialogue and Faith Meetings Online
 
While faith communities are unable to meet at the moment in person, some have moved their services or meetings online. We can give advice on setting up an online service or meeting for your faith community. For those of you who would like to share interfaith conversations with members of other faith communities and local interfaith groups from across Scotland, Frances will be hosting an online interfaith dialogue for ‘World Earth Day’ on Wednesday 22^nd April at 10.30am. Please contact frances@interfaithscotland.org if you are interested in taking part.
 
 
One-to-one Online Coaching Sessions
 
This can be a challenging time of adjustment for people getting used to new circumstances. Jamie Spurway will be offering coaching sessions for those who may need assistance in adapting to this new reality. The coaching sessions could focus on whatever challenge is most prominent, for example new working patterns and living situations, tools for managing anxiety etc.  You will have the opportunity to explore the issue together from a number of angles, identify your goals and consider steps you could take to move towards them. Jamie has been trained in coaching by the Kinharvie Institute. If you are interested please email jamie@interfaithscotland.org
 
 
One-to-one Spiritual Accompaniment
 
This is a time when many people may be feeling lonely and isolated. Places of worship are closed and some may be missing opportunities for engaging in spiritual conversations. Frances Hume is offering spiritual conversations and a listening ear for people from any faith tradition by phone or online. Frances is trained in spiritual accompaniment. This is a chance to share your faith journeys and stories in an informal way and receive spiritual encouragement. If you would like to book a session please email frances@interfaithscotland.org
 
 
‘Creativity in Crisis’
 
Self-isolation can be a stressful experience but can also be a time for reflection and creativity. We would love for those of you who are able to create pieces of art, poetry, photographs, music and stories to express our ‘creativity in crisis’. We plan to put a selection of these into our next newsletter. Please send these via email to frances@interfaithscotland.org by the end of June. To send us your artwork, please take a photograph of your piece and send as an email attachment.
 
 
Stories of Hope and Resilience
 
We would love to hear your stories of faith, hope and resilience within your communities, and any projects that you may have set up which you can share with others. Our director Maureen Sier will be collecting these over the next few months. Please send to maureen@interfaithscotland.org  by the end of June for inclusion in our newsletter.
 
 
Spiritual Resources for Care and Resilience in the Time of Crisis

And finally, GreenFaith have collected poems, prayers, and music from members of many different faith and belief communities. They have compiled these into a document for people of faith from across the globe to access. Click the link below to read through these beautiful spiritual resources to nurture care and resilience during COVID-19. 
 
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