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This page contains a list of some of the inter faith events and activities taking place across the UK.
All events listed below are being held virtually, unless otherwise noted.
Tuesday 18 January
Herefordshire Interfaith Group is continuing its theme of events on 'Healing the Mind'. The next one will be held on Tuesday 18 January. The workshop will be on how to use mindful practices to relax
and bring your mind to rest. It runs from 7pm to 8.30pm. For more information, call 01981 500764 or email Karim at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Tuesday 18 January
Shirley House Interfaith Centre Sheffield is hosting an event on Tuesday 18 January. Harbir Chadha will be speaking on 'My dual Sikh/Christian Faith Journey'. The event begins at 7.30pm. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Tuesday 18 January
Welwyn Hatfield Inter Faith Group is holding its AGM at 11.30am on Tuesday 18 January. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Wednesday 19 January
Norwich InterFaith Link is holding its next meeting on Wednesday 19 January. Anita Peleg will be speaking about her mother's experience of the Holocaust and her link with Norwich Cathedral and Norfolk as a sculptor, as this is the month of Holocaust Memorial Day (27 January). The meeting begins at 7.30pm, with a chance to join at 7pm for a chat. For more information contact NIFL through https://norwichinterfaithlink.wordpress.com/contact-us/contact-us/.
Wednesday 19 January
Nisa-Nashim Jewish-Muslim Women's Network is holding its next Wellness Session on Wednesday 19 January. The session will be led by Farah Halabi and George Halfin, Innate Health Coaches and co-chairs of Nisa-Nashim Online Essence Group. It will be held from 8.30pm to 9.30pm. For more information, and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wellness-series-with-nisa-nashim-tickets-239888020527.
Wednesday 19 January
The Council of Christians and Jews (South West London & Dittons) is holding its next meeting on Wednesday 19 January. This will be a conversation with Rabbiner Andreas Nachama, Chairman of the equivalent body to the Council of Christians and Jews in Germany, to hear about the growth of the Jewish presence in Germany, its influence on post-war Germany society and the pressure faced today in being Jewish. The meeting begins at 7.30pm. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Wednesday 19 January
Havering Interfaith Forum is holding its next event on Wednesday 19 January on the theme of ‘Special Signs & Symbols in our Religion’. There will be speakers from Baha'i, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh perspectives. It is being held in person from 8pm at Havering Islamic Cultural Centre, 91 Waterloo Rd, Romford RM7 0AA. A hot supper will be provided at the Centre. It will also be possible to take part in the event online. For more information, and to book a place, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thursday 20 January
Council of Christians and Jews Leeds Branch is holding its next meeting on Thursday 20 January. Joel Meyer, a tour guide and educator in Israel, will be speaking on 'Jerusalem Uncovered'. The meeting begins at 7pm. To register, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thursday 20 January
The Community Security Trust, the Mayor of London’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and Faiths Forum for London are holding a webinar on Thursday 20 January on 'Past terror attacks: Lessons learned'. It is being held from 7pm to 8.30pm. For more information, and to register, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/9416189937971/WN_IOzZXTq-QjuZ9-WizqUMiQ.
Sunday 23 January
Strengthening Faith Institutions is running Basic Safeguarding Training for Faith Centres on Sunday 23 January. It begins at 10.30am. For more information, and to register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZLjBWPJpRS-J25lkUmx5FA.
Tuesday 25 January
Calderdale Interfaith Council, the Holocaust Survivors Friendship Association and Calderdale College are hosting a Holocaust Commemoration event on Tuesday 25 January. It is being held from 6pm to 8pm. For more information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Wednesday 26 January
Brighton and Hove Inter Faith Contact Group is holding its next monthly ‘Fostering Friendship’ meeting on Wednesday 26 January. This will be on the topic of 'Genocide: what are the lessons for our faith communities?' The topic will be looked at from Jewish, Buddhist and other perspectives. It will be held from 5pm to 6pm using Zoom. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thursday 27 January
Crawley Interfaith Network is holding its next meeting on Thursday 27 January. Young people will be speaking on the theme of 'What my faith means to me'. Confirmed speakers are Dipu (Hindu), Farah (Muslim), Ziki (Baha'i), Dharmista (Tamil) and Ellie and Alex (Buddhists). The meeting begins at 7.30pm. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thursday 27 January
SGI-UK and the Centre for Applied Buddhistm are holding a joint webinar on Thursday 27 January on ‘What happened at COP26?’. This will look at was achieved in Glasgow, both in the Blue Zone where the negotiations took place as well as the series of events in Websters Theatre. The webinar will be held at 7pm. For more information and to register, visit https://whathappenedatcop26.eventbrite.co.uk.
Friday 28 January
Enfield Faith Forum is holding its next meeting at 10.30am on Friday 28 January. For further information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thursday 3 February
Interfaith Glasgow, Cape Town Interfaith Initiative and the Interfaith Center of New York are joinlty holding an event on Thursday 3 February, as part of the UN World Interfaith Harmony Week. The event,
Poetry for the Soul: Sharing Words of Solace and Joy across Faiths and Continents, will feature poetry readings from the US, Scotland, and South Africa, as well as small group discussions where participants can share their own favourite poems with neighbours near and far. It is being held from 5pm to 7pm. For more information, and to register, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/poetry-for-the-soul-sharing-words-of-solace-and-joy-tickets-244354570097.
Monday 7 February
The World Congress of Faiths in partnership with Religions for Peace (UK) is holding a seminar on Monday 7 February on 'Impressions of COP26. The speakers will be Dr Maureen Sier of Interfaith Scotland and Lucy Plummer, a member of RfP UK’s Interfaith Youth Network. The seminar begins at 6pm. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Tuesday 8 February
Herefordshire Interfaith Group is continuing its theme of events on 'Healing the Mind'. The next one will be held on Tuesday 8 February. The workshop will be on 'Exploring the Mirror of the Mind' with Pete Hulme. It runs from 7pm to 8.30pm. For more information, call 01981 500764 or email Karim at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Tuesday 8 February
Leeds Concord Interfaith Fellowship is holding an event on Tuesday 8 February on 'Puraniee Yadein - Exploring the Pakistani & Kashmiri migration story to Leeds'. This will be presented by Ustadh Adam Aslam and young people from the Leeds Muslim Youth Forum. It is being held from 7pm to 8.30pm at Roundhay Road Resource Centre, 239 Roundhay Road, Harehills LS8 4AY and also on Zoom. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Wednesday 9 February
Elmbridge Multi Faith Forum is holding its next event on Wednesday 9 February. The topic will be ‘My Judaism, differences among Jews’ and the meeting will be held at the North West Surrey Synagogue, 7.00pm (refreshments) for 7.30pm start. For more information, contact Kawther Hashmi at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thursday 10 February
The St Ethelburga’s Centre for Reconciliation and Peace is holding a 4-day retreat at its Centre in London from Thursday 10 to Sunday 13 February. This will “combine a fearless look at the reality of climate migration, with lessons being learnt from innovative projects engaging migrant communities. Using reflective practices and group work we will explore the bridges between individual and community resilience.” For more information, and to book, visit https://stethelburgas.org/event/home-an-immersive-retreat-exploring-climate-change-migration-and-community-resilience/?mc_cid=2e6b2c400b&mc_eid=91aaa813ea.
Tuesday 15 February
Nisa-Nashim Jewish Muslim Women's Network has partned with the Community Security Trust to hold a webinar on Tuesday 15 February on 'Women's Safety'. The event begins at 7pm. For more information and to register, visit https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7216291956089/WN_nywduwu-QtWMtA4CA_hs8g.
Thursday 24 February
Reading Interfaith Group is holding its AGM at 7.30pm on Thursday 24 February. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Thursday 24 February
Brighton and Hove Inter Faith Contact Group is holding its next monthly prayer hour on Thursday 24 February at 7pm via Zoom. Attendees will have the chance to share readings, reflections and silence. To attend, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Sunday 27 February
The Muslim Jewish Forum of Greater Manchester is holding its annual Kosher Meal on Sunday 27 February. It will be held at 6.300pm for 7pm at Upstairs room above Celia's Kitchen Takeaway, 7 King's Rd, Prestwich, Manchester M25 0LE. Participants must book in advance. For more information, visit https://www.muslimjewish.org.uk/Future_events.html.
Tuesday 15 March
Leeds Concord Interfaith Fellowship is holding an event on Tuesday 15 March on 'Holy Places in Buddhism'. This will be presented by David Midgley. It is being held at 7.30pm at the Jamyang Buddhist Centre, Ingram Road, Leeds LS11 9RQ and also on Zoom. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Monday 21 March
Strengthening Faith Institutions is running Designated Safeguarding Lead training for Faith Centres on Monday 21 March. It begins at 7pm. For more information, and to register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EDzNTnTLRsygxAfcv3DpGA.
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