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
Thursday 17 October
Zoroastrian Interfaith workshop and discussion

Jain World Peace Centre, 8 Elm Park Rd, Pinner HA5 3LA. 13.30 – 15.30
An interfaith meeting and reception, with discussion.…
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Wheelchair access
Sunday 10 November
Whole year assemblies

Bingley Grammar School, BD16 2RS. 8.30 – Friday 15 November 9.00
All year groups will be given an assembly promoting InterFaith Week from the Head of Religious Studies, involving modelling and promoting pro-active interfaith dialogue without emphasis on trying to persuade others of our beliefs.
I will be asking Y11 students to get involved in the assemblies to see if they would like to model an example of interfaith dialogue. If this is unsuccessful, I will show a video provided by the InterFaith network.…
- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Large print signage
- Wheelchair access
Cheltenham Rememberance Sunday Open Event

War Memorial, Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1PJ. 10.45 – 13.00
Open Event at the War Memorial…
- Disabled toilet
Monday 11 November
Cheltenham Hindu Open Event

Cheltenham Hindu Community Centre, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4AY. 9.45 – 0.00
Open Event at the Cheltenham Hindu Community Centre…
- Disabled toilet
Tuesday 12 November
Cheltenham Spiritualist Open Event

Cheltenham Spiritualist Church, 19 Bennington Street, Cheltenham, GL50 4ED. 11.00 – 13.00
Open Event at the CheltenhamSpiritualist Church…
- Disabled toilet
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
Glocestershire Humanists Open Event

Cheltenham Quakers, Warwick Place, Cheltenham, GL52 2NP. 19.00 – 21.00
Open Event at Glocester Humanists…
- Disabled toilet
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
Thursday 14 November
Bahai Community Event

Cheltenham Quakers, Warwick Place, Cheltenham, GL52 2NP
Full details of the location of this event will be emailed separately when a booking has been confirmed.…
- Disabled toilet
Highbury Congregational Church Open Event

Highbury Congregational Church, top of Oxford Road, off London Road, Cheltenham, GL52 6DT. 10.45 – 13.00
Open Public Event…
- Disabled toilet
Bethesda Methodist Church

Bethesda Methodist Church, 18 Great Norwood Street, Cheltenham, GL50 2AP. 14.45 – 15.00
Open Public Event…
- Disabled toilet
Friday 15 November
Orthodox Jewish Community

Cheltenham Quakers, Warwick Place, Cheltenham, GL52 2NP
Opportunity to visit Cheltenham's synagogue, home to Cheltenham Hebrew Congregation, to welcome the Sabbath at Synagogue Lane, Cheltenham GL50 3PU. Please register interest by email to info@cheltenhamsynagogue.org.uk…
- Disabled toilet
St Gregory’s Church Open Event

St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church, 10 St James' Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3PR. 10.30 – 11.30
Open Public Event…
- Disabled toilet
Cheltenham Quakers Open Event

Cheltenham Quakers, Warwick Place, Cheltenham, GL52 2NP. 14.00 – 16.00
Open Public Event…
- Disabled toilet
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
Interfaith Moot - The Divine Feminine

The Towers Inn (in the private family room), 636 Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1EY. 11.30 – 14.30
Join us for our third annual Interfaith gathering.

This year we'd like to invite everyone to experience a Pagan moot. Our topic will focus on The Divine Feminine;
???? What is the Divine Feminine
???? The Pagan Goddess; Maiden, Mother and Crone
???? Women in Spiritualism
???? Feminine energy, Lilith, Celtic Goddesses
???? Women in Christianity and the Mother God

As well as the above talks we'll have discussion time in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment.

Tea and coffee will be provided and everyone is welcome to join us for lunch afterwards.

So we can make sure the room is set up with enough space for everyone, please confirm your place by 12 noon on 31 October by emailing anniej.5@outlook.com
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- Disabled parking
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Sunday 17 November
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

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