Veganism and Spiritual Faith
The following organisations hold vegan and spiritual views as listed within the individual organisation.
ANGLICAN SOCIETY FOR THE WELFARE OF ANIMALS
Prop: Mrs Samantha Chandler (Founded 1972).
The society's aims are the promotion of prayer, study and action on behalf of animals in every field. They hold special animal blessing services. "Our mission is to promote concern and awareness related to all aspects of God's animal creation within the Anglican Church and the wider Christian community."
Website: www.aswa.org.uk E-mail: feedback@aswa.org.uk Twitter: https://twitter.com/aswanews
Fax: 01252 843093
Address: PO Box 7193, Hook, Hampshire RG27 8GT
THE BUDDHIST VEGAN SANGHA
Currently being established with the aim of encouraging people to help alleviate the suffering of animals through the joint practices of Buddhism and veganism as a method of compassion in action.
Website: www.sadhuji.co.uk
Address: Venerable Shri Sadhu Dharmavira, The Vegan Buddhist Sangha, 27 Chantry Drive, East Ayton, North Yorkshire YO13 9EY
Tel: 01723 862496
CATHOLIC CONCERN FOR ANIMALS
Produce The Ark, a regular booklet covering all aspects of animal abuse and the religious reflections on it pertaining to Catholics. President of the Society is Rt. Rev Malcolm McMahon, Bishop of Nottingham.
Website www.all-creatures.org/ca E-mail: deborahjark@aol.com
Address (for membership): Ann Bates, 36 Broad Oak Park, St Johns, Colchester, Essex CO4 4JY
CHRIST LOVES CREATURES, TOO!
Organisation trying to promote compassion towards the whole of God's creation through Bible studies, lectures and Animal Rights advocacy.
Website: www.all-creatures.org/clct
CHRISTIAN ANIMAL RIGHTS EFFORT
CARE was founded by Rev. M W Shaw and it is a Canadian group with a very informative website outlining the history of compassion to animals in the Bible
Website: www.all-creatures.org E-mail: mshaw@gtn.net
Address: P.O. Box 1573, Stn. B, London, Ontario N6A 5M3, CANADA
CHRISTIAN ECOLOGY LINK
This Christian group questions the ethics of eating meat and abhors all exploitation of animals. It encourages constructive thought and discussions on these issues and also highlights environmental concerns.
Website: www.christian-ecology.org.uk E-mail: info@christian-ecology.org.uk
Telephone: 01524 36241
Address: 3 Bond Street, Lancaster, LA1 3ER
CHRISTIAN VEGETARIAN ASSOCIATION UK
A non denominational group which encourages supports and equips Christians to move to more cruelty free and sustainable living.
Website www.christianvegetarian.co.uk E-mail: dongwil@uk2.net
Telephone: 01428 723747
Address: Foresta, Pines Road, Liphook, GU30 7PL
THE FELLOWSHIP OF LIFE
Working on a spiritual foundation for the promotion of veganism and animal liberation, seeking to unite believers of all faiths or none in a harmless way of life. Produce regular newsletters and leaflets for a small donation.
Website: www.all-creatures.org/fol E-mail: fol@fol-online.org
Address: 43 Braichmelyn, Bethesda, Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales LL57 3RD.
HUMANE RELIGION
Produce online articles on cruelty-free living and the Bible. Based in America but have a very interesting website covering all aspects of animal cruelty and Christians, including animal rights.
Website: www.all-creatures.org/hr E-mail: flh@all-creatures.org
ISLAMIC CONCERN
Informative website with online resources and articles covering compassionate living in Islam.
Website: www.islamicconcerns.com E-mail: info@islamicconcern.com
JEWS FOR ANIMAL RIGHTS
Jews for Animal Rights was founded to promote Rabbi Kuk's vision and to make known the tradition of tsa'ar ba'alei chaim in Judaism. "Tsa'ar ba'alei chaim" signifies that "You may not cause sorrow to living creatures."
Website: www.micahbooks.com/JAR E-mail: micah@micahbooks.com
KINDNESS UNLIMITED
A friendly network of vegans and vegetarians committed to faith in Jesus Christ. Membership is free. Produce regular lists of members.
Website: www.ivu.org/ku
Address: The Old Vicarage, Llangynog, Carmarthen SA33 5BS
LATTER DAY SAINTS VEGETARIAN / VEGAN SUPPORT
Promote the benefits of a compassionate animal free diet. Provide education and support
Website: www.ldsveg.org E-mail LDSVeg@LDSveg.org
THE MARY T AND FRANK L HOFFMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Founded by two vegans dedicated to spreading the word of God through a cruelty-free lifestyle. They sponsor a comprehensive website www.all-creatures.org which covers everything from animal rights to vegan recipes. This charitable organisation is seeking to reintroduce unconditional love and compassion to both humans and creatures according to Judeo Christian ethics.
Website: www.all-creatures.org/ff E-mail: flh@all-creatures.org
MERCY INTERNATIONAL
Religious organisation that lists among its aims "to help disciples of Christ to be more caring to all of God's creation." They are particularly seeking compassionate vegans who believe in God. They produce regular newsletters proclaiming "God's dominion of love in all the creation."
Website: www.all-creatures.org/mi
Address: Anthony John Coles, 13 Bentinghouse Rd, Leicester LE2 9BG.
THE METHODIST ANIMAL WELFARE GROUP
Have a website where you can find information or join the group. They send out leaflets and newsletters.
Website www.christian-ecology.org.uk/mawg.htm
Address: 32, Balderton Buildings, Balderton Street, London, W1Y 1TA
MUSLIM VEGAN/VEGETARIAN SOCIETY
This society exists for the growing numbers of vegetarian and vegan Muslims. They publish regular newsletters and often take part in rallies and marches.
Telephone: 020 74831742
Address: 59 Brey Towers, 136 Adelaide Towers, London, NW3 3JU.
QUAKER CONCERN FOR ANIMALS
Promotes compassion and love to all creatures by means of newsletters and annual meetings.
Website: www.quaker-animals.co.uk
Address: 30, Sherry Lane,Arrowe Park, Wirral. CH49 5LS
THE REV ANDREW LINZEY, a Church of England theologian. Regularly preaches compassion to all creatures and speaks out against cruelty. His books include: Animal Gospel, Animal Rites, Animal Theology, Christianity and the Rights of Animals, Animals and Christianity, Animals on the Agenda and Love the Animals (co-authored with Tom Regan)
VEGAN PAGANS
Website for pagans who are vegan, and don't use/wear/eat animal products during ritual (or any other time).
Website: http://veganpagans.tribe.net/
VVOC - VEGAN AND VEGETARIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIANS
An Australian based group providing online resources for vegan and vegetarian Orthodox Christians. Regular meetings held in Brisbane to share food and fellowship.
Website: www.vvoc.org
Also see 'Jains and Vegans' (pdf), an article by Vanessa Clarke published in The Vegan magazine, Autumn 2008