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
• Tuesday 12 November

  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
• Thursday 14 November

  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
• Friday 15 November

  Forum of Faiths

  The Guru Nanak Gurdwara, 719 Bramford Road, Ipswich, IP1 5BD. 10.00 – 13.00
  Welcome
  Gurphal Singh-Lovlee (President of the Gurdwara)
  Councillor Sarah Adams (Chair of the Faith and Spirituality Network (Suffolk))
  
  Introductions
  Delegates introduce themselves and their faith communities.
  
  Looking Back
  The first Forum of Faiths organised by SIFRE was held on 3rd December 2002
  and we recall the vision of that Forum.
  
  Taking Stock of where we are today
  
  Looking Forward
  Sharing our hopes and fears
  
  A tribute to Guru Nanak
  
  Visit to the Prayer Hall
  
  Shared meal in the Langar as guests of the Sikh Community
  
  Faith Communities are invited to send at least two delegates (preferably an elder (senior) and a visionary (younger)).
  
  …

  • Disabled parking
  • 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.
  …

  • 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
  …

  • 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

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