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...they were people like you and I, who lived under the same sky, who walked the same streets, and we cannot forget them." You can read the full text of Jennifer’s 2025 ceremony here:

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Chair of Humanist Society Scotland leads University of Strathclyde Remembrance Service - Humanist Society Scotland
On Sunday 9 November 2025, our Chair, Jennifer Buchan, who is also the University of Strathclyde’s Humanist Chaplain, led the University’s annual Remembrance Service. Her speech reflected on the…
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November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
During the ceremony, Jennifer said: "Those people had left home to fight because they were told that their essential contribution would bring peace to Europe. Every single one had a service number, but more importantly, every one of them had a name... (2/3) #ArmisticeDay
November 11, 2025 at 11:21 AM
📍 Pictured: Jackie, Richard, Gordon, Luca and Alex at the Garden of Remembrance beside the Scott Monument, Edinburgh.

🕊️ Wreaths are also being laid by Robbie Sharpe on behalf of Humanist Society Scotland at the National Remembrance Service 2025, and by HSS members in communities across the country.
November 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
In her opening message, our Chair, Jennifer Buchan, spoke about the threat from US-funded religious organisations, and even US politicians like Vice President JD Vance, who are spreading misinformation. We’ll keep working together to defend equality, and build a fairer, Scotland. #FestivalOfHumanism
November 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
🎗️@lloydmelville.bsky.social - SNP candidate for Angus South 🌳@sandeshgulhane.bsky.social - Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Glasgow Anniesland
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our hustings panel will feature (clockwise from top-left):
🟢@patrickharvie.bsky.social - Scottish Green candidate for Glasgow Region
🌹@paulsweeney.bsky.social - Scottish Labour candidate for Glasgow Easterhouse and Springburn
November 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
We will always stand in solidarity with refugees who are fleeing violence and persecution. and will continue to push back against this kind of harmful misinformation. You can find out more about what we do and our core values here: www.humanism.scot

#Humanism #RefugeesWelcome #ElonMusk #Scotland
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November 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Even right-wing, anti-immigration media outlets have condemned his latest bizarre and baseless statements.

It’s deeply worrying to see the world’s richest man use his platform to spread fear and division, fuelling hate towards refugees and asylum seekers in Scotland and beyond. (2/3)
November 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Join us for a gentle, thoughtful wander in Holyrood Park on Thursday 6 November, from 12pm-12.45pm. It will be an opportunity to remember, to tell stories, to celebrate and to reminisce about people we love who have died.

You can register and find out more here: www.meetup.com/edinburghhum...
To Absent Friends Wander in Holyrood Park, Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 12:00 PM | Meetup
**People who have died remain a part of our lives – their stories are our stories, yet many Scottish traditions relating to the expression of loss and remembrance have fade
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November 4, 2025 at 12:44 PM