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
Jain Interfaith celebration

Jain World Peace Centre, 8 Elm Park Rd, Pinner HA5 3LA. 14.00 – 16.00
An interfaith service and reception…
Monday 11 November
Welcome to our Spiritual Homes in Cheltenham

Cheltenham Hindu Community Centre, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL50 4AY
A week of activity at various sites in Cheltenham. - https://www.cheltenhaminterfaith.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Inter-Faith-Week-2024-Poster-Events-Listing-combined.pdf …
Interfaith Walk with Kol Chai Synagogue: St Theresa’s Church & All Saints Church

Hatch End Broadway, HA5 4JS. 10.15 – 13.00
A walk linking Hatch End sites of worship: Kol Chai Synagogue, St
Theresa’s Church, and All Saints Church, with visit and reception at each.…
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)).

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- 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.
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- Assistance dogs permitted
- Disabled toilet
- Step-free access
- Wheelchair access
Sunday 17 November
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
Interfaith Walk of Friendship

SR29HN. 12.15 – 16.30
Interfaith Walk of Friendship

Starting at Sunderland Minster, we will then walk to the Sikh Gurdwara on Stockton Road, with a light lunch, then walk to the Convent of Mercy on Tunstall Road and finally, we will visit the new madrasa at Burn Park. It's a great way to meet new people, experience different cultures and share our collective desire for peace in our community and world. If you can bring a head covering for the Sikh temple, that helps. Please ensure you also do not bring tobacco or alcohol products (including vapes) on the walk. Please ring Chris on 0784 6099 643 if you have any questions about access…
- Disabled toilet
- 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

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