Nuclear Weapons – Peace Witness 2 August 2025
This August marks the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The General Assembly in May agreed to: Affirm the consistent position of the Church of Scotland in condemning the existence and threat of nuclear weapons as sinful and an offence to God’s created order and urge the Church to recommit to working and praying for peace and disarmament.
To commemorate the anniversary event and to demonstrate the Churches’ witness for peace and disarmament, an ecumenical vigil will be held outside Faslane naval based from 10.30am to 12noon on Saturday 2 August 2025. Read more on the website.
The Moderator, the Rt Rev Rosie Frew, will be present and will speak, alongside leaders from the Catholic Church, Episcopal Church and Iona Community.
We are keen to have a large and visible gathering at this year’s vigil to mark 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Please bring banners or flags.
To make it easier for people to attend, free transport is being provided by Justice & Peace Scotland and the Church of Scotland.
Edinburgh pick-up: Waterloo Place (beside Waverley Station), departing 7.45am.
Glasgow pick-up: Gordon Street (outside Central Station), departing 9.15am.
To book your free seat, please email: office@justiceandpeacescotland.org.uk
Include the following details:
- Your name
- Your pick-up location (Edinburgh or Glasgow)
- The number of seats you’d like to reserve