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"Souls of Our Shoes"
Faith Communities Working Together
to Tackle Domestic Abuse
A Shoe Exhibition in St Mungo Museum
High Street, Glasgow
Friday, 25 November until Christmas 2011
The shoes in this exhibition speak on behalf of abused individuals who suffer and some who die at the hands of their partner. Other comments come from those who journey with them. Their reflections represent a faith perspective.
“It is God's intention for all human beings, male, female, child and adult, to enjoy
safety, freedom, dignity and fullness of life. Abuse in the home is a violation of
God's wish for humanity as it can adversely affect an individual's relationship with
God and also creates substantial damage in the family, in the community and in society
as a whole.” (From the Inter-
With timely help, many can escape from their abusive situation, rebuild their confidence and live in safety.
This exhibition has been adapted from the '104 pairs of shoes' initiated by the YWCA.
Download the exhibition flier here
Together we can stop it
– Domestic Abuse
As they say, ‘Faith leaders and communities can be a significant resource and a protective factor for those affected. They also have an important role in prevention work – raising awareness and ensuring that the community challenges domestic abuse. Domestic abuse occurs in all communities and across all faiths. As such it is everyone’s issue and faith leaders, organisations and community members can play a vital part in addressing it.’ To this aim I would like to encourage you to visit their website: http://togetherwecanstopit.org/
There are three sections for faith communities.
- We can pledge our support on line individually.
- Look at the 10 things faith groups can do.
- Use the resources and particularly the worship and prayers. The Episcopal church has a representation on this resource. Remember the 16 days of Activism on Violence Against Women (25th November – 8th December each year).
Sexualised images on printed media
A charity called ’ The Front Page Campaign’ is campaigning also to protect children and young people from harmful printed media, just what we are concerned with. Check out their website. http://www.thefrontpagecampaign.org.uk/Home.aspx
Ending Prostitution
We would really appreciate your support in voting for this campaign and leaving a comment in the box provided on the ‘38 degrees’ website
Click here to find out more about the campaign
