Edinburgh Women’s Interfaith Group (EWIG)

 

our vision

The Edinburgh Women’s Interfaith Group is a safe, organic, open and informal group, welcoming women of all faiths and none.

peace circles Creators of Peace is an international women’s initiative which started in 1991, and they are the creators of Peace Circles. A Peace Circle is a group of about 9 women who commit to meeting once a week for six weeks. The process is designed to draw us through personal reflection to an awareness of the needs in our own lives and communities and to encourage us to take steps to create peace. There are two components to the gatherings: • To create a space where we, as women from different faith and cultural backgrounds, can share aspects of our life stories in an atmosphere of trust and respect To work through exercises together which explore the personal challenges of creating peace; the role of personal transformation and inner listening; the particular needs of our own communities; and ways in which we can initiate peace within our own communities If you are interested, please e-mail Monica http://www.iofc.org/creators-of-peacemailto:monica@penfriend.biz?subject=Peace%20Circlesshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1

what do we do?

We begin with a shared ‘finger buffet’ vegetarian meal.

Then we have a speaker - either one of our members, or a visitor by invitation.

Topics have included rituals or practices of different faith groups; violence against women/trafficking, environmental concerns; ‘listening’ to personal stories of Palestine/Israel; artistic project work (e.g. faith book); storytelling; Peace Circles. 

where do we meet?

The group meets from 7 - 9 p.m. usually on the third Wednesday of the month.  In 2012 we will be trying to meet at the various faith communities.


The Edinburgh Women’s Interfaith Group

in partnership with the Scottish Inter Faith Council


invites you to celebrate


International Women’s Day

at St John’s Hall, Princes Street*

2 - 5 pm on Sunday 11th March

Healthy eating, complementary therapies, food for the soul and heart, arts and crafts and much more! Tea, coffee and healthy snacks provided.


  1. *on the corner of Princes Street and Lothian Road