Reflections from national faith communities and their leaders 2020

Reflections from national faith communities and their leaders in the context of Inter Faith Week

This page will be updated throughout the Week

Whether it's running food banks, tackling social isolation or helping end modern slavery, faith groups contribute so much to society.

This #InterFaithWeek we celebrate this work - and our commitment to working together for a respectful, just and compassionate society.

— Archbishop of Canterbury (@JustinWelby) November 10, 2020

#InterfaithWeek pic.twitter.com/A4YRkIapiD

— Chief Rabbi Mirvis (@chiefrabbi) November 9, 2020

#InterFaithWeek @mhclg pic.twitter.com/cMHPmZiH81

— Network of Sikh Orgs (@SikhMessenger) November 9, 2020

#InterFaithWeek is a focal point to celebrate #interfaith relations.
This week's efforts are not about joint worship but serving the community, working together for peace, tackling religiously-motivated hatred & violence and being in service of humanityhttps://t.co/Bh0194P7fq

— Qari Asim MBE (@QariAsim) November 11, 2020

In her opening words e-Diwali at Westminster' President @trujagdish said: “This week being #InterFaithWeek we celebrate the ethos that we are all one,how we coexist in this multicultural society with amazing harmony and contribute in the wellbeing of the fabric of this nation pic.twitter.com/mzqrEbAfso

— Hindu Forum Britain (@hfbritain) November 12, 2020

#Faith communities are making major contributions to society every day. Hear from @MuslimCouncil Secretary General @harakha on how
we've been celebrating #InterFaithWeek 2020 this week @IFWeek @MHCLG @ifnetuk pic.twitter.com/7UgHcEOZ26

— MCB (@MuslimCouncil) November 14, 2020

"We share with you a life of dedication to our traditions and faith."
- The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference mark #interfaithweekhttps://t.co/eMVbJZrahR pic.twitter.com/4iXxmfbUyt

— The Methodist Church (@MethodistGB) November 9, 2020

This week is National Interfaith Week and our President has a message to share with you about the importance of Interfaith work within our communities...... @IFNetUK @IFWeek #InterFaithWeek pic.twitter.com/a6HHHKQfaL

— The Pagan Federation (@paganfederation) November 9, 2020

We’re living through a time when a virus is strengthening connections between people of all faiths. See what’s been happening at https://t.co/HAjotNgGwY and start your own conversations. The Revd Clare Downing and Peter Pay, URC Moderators @IFWeek pic.twitter.com/q9VSj1zhTI

— UnitedReformedChurch (@UnitedReformed) November 15, 2020

Though we worship in different words, the God we pray to is the same. Though we follow different teachers, our ethics of compassion and justice are the same. Though we practise different rituals, love and mourning are felt by us all. 1/2

— Jonathan Wittenberg (@RabbiWittenberg) November 10, 2020

2/2 The same oneness flows through all life. Therefore we must stand together in deep solidarity. #InterFaithWeek @IFWeek @NNLS_Masorti @MasortiJudaism @BoardofDeputies

— Jonathan Wittenberg (@RabbiWittenberg) November 10, 2020

This week is #InterFaithWeek, which Reform Judaism is delighted to support.

See below for a quote from Rabbi Dr Jackie Tabick, Convener of the Reform Beit Din.

You can visit https://t.co/7IrWVERiOQ to see the programming happening this year. pic.twitter.com/wIEhy7a37F

— Reform Judaism (@ReformMovement) November 10, 2020

During Inter Faith Week let’s celebrate the contribution of all our faith communities in enriching our lives and communities @IFWeek @IFNetUK @mhclg @CTBI #InterFaithWeek

— Bob Fyffe (@BobFyffe) November 9, 2020

Responding to #Covid19 , we have seen the unifying & active contribution of faith communities to their neighbourhoods & wider society

This @IFWeek we're celebrating the power of unity & cooperation between all who share the values of building a just society✨ - @BarneyLeith pic.twitter.com/KJhycJt6SU

— UK Baha'i OPA (@UKBahaiOPA) November 9, 2020

This #InterFaithWeek we are grateful for the opportunities to partner with other faiths during the past year on a local and national level. Here’s an example from July when we signed a joint letter to call Gov to action on #climatechange: https://t.co/wWobQ7UNTX pic.twitter.com/xKXSvDfpFA

— The Salvation Army (@salvationarmyuk) November 13, 2020

Inter Faith Week https://t.co/DWJpgJ3g4V

— The Druid Network (@TheDruidNetwork) November 5, 2020

Elder Alan T. Phillips talks about the need for faith communities to continue working together to help lift and support those in need. #InterFaithWeek pic.twitter.com/JxqY0AYqCD

— The Church of Jesus Christ in the United Kingdom (@TheChurchNewsUK) November 9, 2020

#InterFaithWeek message from HCUK During these challenging times we proactively promote and support interactions among all the communities. We hv actively promoting organ donation and participated Remembrance Sunday at Cenotaph and other areas pic.twitter.com/NlUpo1vja1

— HinduCouncilUK (@hindu_counciluk) November 12, 2020

The Jain com makes a major contribution to UK society. During #COVID19 supporting the #NHS and looking after the elderly and vulnerable. This #InterFaithWeek we celebrate with commit to working with other faiths for a fair and just society. @IFWeek @IFNetUK @Oshwal_UK @navnat pic.twitter.com/ZFcbHpz8Kx

— Jainpedia.org (@Jainpedia) November 9, 2020

Part of a vibrant UK faith community, SNU Churches here+abroad proudly serve society with tireless+dedicated work enacting our 7Principles to support others. #InterFaithWeek celebrates commitment to shared values with other faith communities for a respectful+just society for all pic.twitter.com/OsDNv8T3Ld

— SNU Spiritualism (@SpiritualistSNU) November 9, 2020