Activities calendar

The calendar below shows activity information linked to Inter Faith Week 2024. Some activities this year will take place virtually, and an icon identifies these on the list below. You can also filter online/ in-person activities using the controls above.

Saturday 12 October
Contemplative Practice at St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace

St Ethelburga’s Centre, 78 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AG. 18.30 – 19.30
Join us to share contemplative silence for the sake of our world at this special event celebrating Inter Faith Week.

Contemplation is a universal practice that can be found in faith and secular traditions from around the world. Those of all faiths and none are warmly welcome.You are welcome to practice your preferred mode of contemplative practice in this gathering, but no previous prayer or meditation practice is required.

This event will include a short reading drawn from different faith/secular sources, an offering of shared prayer, 30 minutes of silent contemplation, and a chance for participants to share any reflections if they wish. This will be followed by a shared meal from 19.30-21.00.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Saturday 9 November
Sacred Tress- a woodland walk

Blean woods nature reserve, Rough Common Road, Canterbury CT2 9DD. 10.30 – 13.00
A woodland walk with a number of pauses, during which we share sacred texts and poems on themes of trees and woodland.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
Sunday 10 November
Remembrance Sunday

Halifax Minster, Causeway, Halifax HX1 1QL. 10.30 – 12.15
10.30am Parade from Piece Hall to Cenotaph.
10.45am Short service, hymn, reading, poetry.
11.00am Two minutes silence, laying of wreaths.
11.15am enter Halifax Minster for Full Sunday Morning Service.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Monday 11 November
Interfaith Week Flag Raising

Barking Town Hall, 1 Clockhouse Ave, Barking IG11 7LU
The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham invites our local community to join us in celebrating the beginning of Interfaith Week on 11 November. This special occasion highlights the positive contributions of various faiths to our community, fosters a deeper understanding of different religious beliefs, and acknowledges the common values we share.
Deputy Leader Saima Ashraf and local faith leaders will deliver speeches, and students from Gascoigne Primary School will perform short musical pieces to mark the week.

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- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Zero-Waste Community Leadership Training webinar

online webinar. 12.30 – 14.00
Zero Waste Community Leadership Training
The course is designed to empower aspiring community leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to galvanise their communities to reduce waste.
The course has two parts:
1) A webinar about waste reduction in Barnet
2) An in-person training about community outreach
Zero Waste webinar
The webinar is free to attend, and anyone can join us. It teaches why we must reduce our waste and hyper consumption, and how to do so in Barnet. Register on Eventbrite
• How is domestic waste disposed in Barnet
• What's to be found in bins of London residents
• What is the circular economy and the 5Rs of waste reduction
• Why can't we rely on recycling and on waste incineration
• The top reasons to reduce our consumption and our waste -
• How to prioritise your waste reduction efforts
• Ways to reduce waste in eight waste streams: Food waste, food packaging and storage, apparel, electronics, home care, personal care, parties/festivals and young families.
The webinar is presented by environmental community organiser Shiri Atsmon (Our Home Our Planet CIC, www.ecoshowandtell.org)…
- Online activity
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Zero-Waste Community Leadership Training webinar

. 12.30 – 14.00
Zero Waste Community Leadership Training
The course is designed to empower aspiring community leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to galvanise their communities to reduce waste.
The course has two parts:
1) A webinar about waste reduction in Barnet
2) An in-person training about community outreach
Zero Waste webinar
The webinar is free to attend, and anyone can join us. It teaches why we must reduce our waste and hyper consumption, and how to do so in Barnet. Register on Eventbrite
• How is domestic waste disposed in Barnet
• What's to be found in bins of London residents
• What is the circular economy and the 5Rs of waste reduction
• Why can't we rely on recycling and on waste incineration
• The top reasons to reduce our consumption and our waste -
• How to prioritise your waste reduction efforts
• Ways to reduce waste in eight waste streams: Food waste, food packaging and storage, apparel, electronics, home care, personal care, parties/festivals and young families.
The webinar is presented by environmental community organiser Shiri Atsmon (Our Home Our Planet CIC, www.ecoshowandtell.org)…
- Online activity
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Tuesday 12 November
Lunchtime reflection

Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road, TS5 5NW. 13.00 – 13.30
Interfaith service for anyone who wishes to attend. To be held in the Reception Area of Teesside Hospice, 1 Northgate Road.
Led by interfaith minister and Honorary Spiritual Support at Teesside Hospice, Reverend Leti Hawthorn.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
People of Faith: A Young Adult Dialogue (18-35 year olds)

D121 (in the Waldegrave Suite), St Mary's University, Twickenham, TW1 4SX. 17.30 – 19.00
Calling all people of faith! This Interfaith Week, join us for our first young adult (18-35 year olds) dialogue, hosted by St Mary's University, Twickenham. People from all faiths are invited to listen to speakers from the Christian, Muslim and Jewish religions as they share their beliefs & hopes for the role faith can play in contemporary society. Refreshments will be provided.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Large print signage
Midlands Interfaith Conference

Room EC1-29, Frank Whittle Building, 3 Gulson Road, Coventry CV1 2JH. 18.00 – 21.00
This evening event will take place at Coventry University. It is designed to re-energise interfaith dialogue and multi-faith social action across the West and East Midlands, in the wake of the closure of the Inter Faith Network, the Middle East conflict and the recent disturbances in British cities. The Faith Minister, Lord Khan of Burnley, will be giving the keynote speech. Other speakers include Professor Mike Hardy from the Centre for Trust, Peace and Social Relations at Coventry University; Cllr Abdul Khan, Community Cohesion lead, Coventry City Council; the Most Revd John Witcombe, Dean of Coventry Cathedral; Rabbi Dr Michael Hilton; Patricia Stoat, Chair of Nottingham
Interfaith Council; and Kirit Mistry, Founder of South Asian Health Action, Leicester. There will be plenty of networking, and an opportunity for participants to design new collaborations and projects. The conference will be accompanied by an Interfaith Fair where local inter faith groups can showcase their activities (starting 5pm), and preceded by a workshop for young adults.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Inter Faith Lecture | Hummus and Gefilte Fish: Misrecognition and Divergence in Jewish-Palestinian Peace Initiatives

Lecture Theatre C, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Avenue Campus, University of Southampton, Southampton SO17 1BJ. 19.00 – 19.30
Join us online or in-person for a lecture which will consider why religious Jews and Muslims in Israel/Palestine have broadly avoided the mainstream liberal peace camp. It will also explore what religious Jewish groups do differently when they organise their own peace initiatives. This distinction is revealing and speaks to divergent understandings of what peace looks like and how to get there.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-inter-faith-week-lecture-2024-tickets-1042877493657?aff=official…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Wednesday 13 November
Inter Faith Week Event at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, CV2 2DX. 10.00 – 13.00
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire are hosting their Inter Faith Week event this week. They have arranged for a variety of speakers to share a reflection on the importance of faith relations in their roles. Their guest speakers are representing West Midlands Police, Leicester NHS Trusts, GPs and Consultants in the Coventry and Warwickshire area.
This will be followed up by an opportunity build connections, conversations and communities. …
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Large print signage
- Other (access)
- Wheelchair access
Inter Faith Week Event at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Clifford Bridge Road, CV2 2DX. 10.00 – 13.00
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire are hosting their Inter Faith Week event this week. They have arranged for a variety of speakers to share a reflection on the importance of faith relations in their roles. Their guest speakers are representing West Midlands Police, Leicester NHS Trusts, GPs and Consultants in the Coventry and Warwickshire area.
This will be followed up by an opportunity to build connections, conversations and communities. …
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Large print signage
- Other (access)
- Wheelchair access
Eco Volunteering Fair

Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT. 11.00 – 14.00
Stronger Together Eco Volunteering Fair

Do you have a some spare time? Would you like to make a difference in your local community?

Join us for the Eco Volunteering Fair at Middlesex University on Thursday 14th November from 11am to 2pm. Visit a variety of stands offering volunteering opportunities across Barnet. Whether it is gardening, helping out at London Zoo, beekeeping or just being a good neighbour and keeping fit, come along and find out more.

This is a free event which ties in with the principles of Mitzvah Day 2024, themed this year as Stronger Together. See you there!
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- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
THe tomb of Richard Burton explorer

Hinsley room Morpeth Terrace SW1 1HP. 13.30 – 15.00
On Wednesday Nov 13th the Westminster cathedral interfaith group will meet in the Hinsley room, Morpeth Terrace from 1.30 to 3 p.m. Tharik Hussain Outreach and Education Officer for Burton: Exploring Without Boundaries will tell us about a possible visit to the tomb of Richard Burton in Mortlake next year. He was a Catholic with a great interest in the East. Please also bring your copy of Pope Francis' Message for the Season of creation. Copies available on the day. Refreshments available. All are welcome.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Zero-Waste Community Leadership Training

Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT. 17.30 – 20.00
Zero Waste Community Leadership application deadline is 10th November 2024.
The course is designed to empower aspiring community leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to galvanise their communities to reduce waste.
The course has two parts:
1) A webinar about waste reduction in Barnet
2) An in-person training about community outreach, which will take place on Wednesday, 13th November, 5:30-8pm: Middlesex University, room CG51, The Burroughs , Hendon NW4 4BT. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1038974579937
The Zero Waste Community Leadership requires the potential attendees to apply. The application is short and can be done on this form: https://forms.gle/JgKZ8hBBdApKbeHVA

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- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Thursday 14 November
Eco Volunteering Fair

Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, Lonon, NW4 4BT. 11.00 – 14.00
Stronger Together Eco Volunteering Fair

Do you have a some spare time? Would you like to make a difference in your local community?

Join us for the Eco Volunteering Fair at Middlesex University on Thursday 14th November from 11am to 2pm. Visit a variety of stands offering volunteering opportunities across Barnet. Whether it is gardening, helping out at London Zoo, beekeeping or just being a good neighbour and keeping fit, come along and find out more.

This is a free event which ties in with the principles of Mitzvah Day 2024, themed this year as Stronger Together. See you there!
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- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
- Large print signage
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Science and religion between Christianity and Islam

St Michael's Church, Broad Street, Bath BA1 5LJ. 19.00 – 21.00
A conversation between the Bishop of Bath and Wells, Rt Rev Michael Beasley, and the Imam of Bath Mosque, Dr Mohammed Gamal Abdelnour.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Step-free access
Saturday 16 November
Peace Conference

The Blackley Centre, Elland HX5 0TD
All day Peace Conference consisting of various workshops.
Further information on booking form.
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- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Sunday 17 November
Pepper Hill Unitarian Chapel Interfaith Sunday Service

Pepper Hill Unitarian Chapel, Pepper Hill, Cross Lane, Shelf, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX3 7TH. 10.45 – 11.45
Interfaith Sunday Service led by Mary Midgley.
We gather for worship and fellowship, to create a caring community where all feel supported in our search for meaning and value.
This service will have an interfaith focus.
All visitors are made most welcome and are invited to join us for light refreshments afterwards.
All are welcome here!
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- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Sunday Service

Kendal Unitarian Chapel, Branthwaite Brow, Market Place, Kendal LA9 4TN. 11.00 – 12.00
Sunday Service led by Interfaith Minister Rev Rob Crompton and members of South Lakeland Interfaith Forum on the theme 'Communicating & Connecting - an Interfaith Perspective'. Come as you are whatever your faith or none. All those with open hearts and minds are welcome.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Hearing induction loop
- Wheelchair access
Watford Interfaith Pilgrimage to six places of worship in Watford.

Watford and District Synagogue, Nascot Road. 11.30 – 17.00
Pilgrims will assemble at 11.30 am at the Watford and District Synagogue in Nascot Road, Watford and will then walk to the Friends Meeting House Central Mosque, Al-Zahra Centre, Holy Rood RC Church, finishing at St Mary's Church in Watford High Street at around 5.00pm. You can come and go as you wish, or drive between places of worship.
All are very welcome, from any or no faith and every age and ability. Please see web site www.wifa.org.uk for more information or call 07564 972616, or check on the Watford Interfaith Association Facebook page. Maps will be available on the day and on the web site.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Hearing induction loop
- Wheelchair access
Light for Leeds

Abbey House Museum, LS5 3EH. 12.00 – 16.00
Representatives of all faiths and none join together in this annual celebration of what we have in common, in the Gatehouse Community Space. Featuring singing, a chance for contemplation, food, stallholders and an opportunity to join us on our dusk walk to the Chapter House to close the day. Drop in, free.…
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
“Open House” and the Friends Meeting House, Leicester

Quaker Meeting House, 16 Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 1WP. 12.30 – 15.00
A chance to visit Leicester Meeting House (Quakers). Light refreshments, tours and a chance to ask questions. …
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Hearing induction loop
Monday 18 November
Interfaith gathering

St Albans Abbey AL1 1 BY. 19.00 – 21.00
Under the theme -" How do we serve our communities" - faith groups are being invited to have a stall in St Albans Abbey during this evening to share a project or aspect of their life that serves the community. We will then hearing how the Abbey and especially the story of St Alban inspires all of us to serve our neighbour. …
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Friday 29 November
The ABC of Hate Speech and Freedom of Religion or Belief

146 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 4BY
This is a panel discussion where a new online resource "The ABC of Hate Speech and Freedom of Religion or Belief" - recently released by United Religions Initiative - will be the focus of discussion and how to utilise this resource in existing or use it in new projects. …
- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Wheelchair access

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