Events

This page contains a list of some of the inter faith events and activities taking place across the UK.

Tuesday 3 September

Environmental Issues and Faith Responses - York Interfaith Group

York Interfaith Group is holding its next meeting on Tuesday 3 September. The meeting will be on the topic of ‘Environmental Issues and Faith Responses’. Alex McCallion, Director of Works and Precinct at York Minster, and a speaker from York Mosque will be speaking. Maurice Vassie will chair the meeting. The meeting will run from 7.30pm to 9.00pm at the Hudson Room, City of York Council, West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA. For more information, email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or visit www.yorkinterfaith.org.

Thursday 5 September

From the Himalayan Mountains to the Shropshire Hills - South Shropshire Interfaith Group and Herefordshire Interfaith Group

South Shropshire Interfaith Group and Herefordshire Interfaith Group are holding an interactive evening on Thursday 5 September. The event is titled ‘From the Himalayan Mountains to the Shropshire Hills – The Life of one Buddhist Nun’. Venerable Tsuiltrim Tenzin Choesang will discuss Buddhism and insights of living as a Buddhist nun in Himalayan countries and the UK. There is no charge for this event but donations are welcome. The event will take place from 7.30pm to 9.00pm at the Garden Room at Methodist Church, 52 Broad Street Ludlow, SY8 1NH. For more information, contact David Roberts at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Friday 6 September

Inter faith residential for women - Interfaith Scotland

Interfaith Scotland will be hosting an inter faith Residential for women of faith from Friday 6 September to Sunday 8 September. The Residential will take place at the Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre in Dumfries. For more information, visit https://interfaithscotland.org/.

Sunday 8 September

Beyond coexistence: Interfaith in action - Board of Deputies of British Jews

The Board of Deputies of British Jews is holding a half-day event on Sunday 8 September entitled 'Beyond coexistence: interfaith in action'. It will be addressing topical questions in inter faith relations, including how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict should be spoken about and how people can act together for social justice. The event will include speakers such as Imam Qari Asim MBE, Rabbi Helen Freeman, HOPE not Hate and Nisa Nashim. It will begin at 11.45am, at a North West London location. Tickets include a kosher lunch. To book in advance, visit https://bodinterfaith.eventbrite.co.uk.

Sunday 8 September

Tree of Life - Brighton & Hove Interfaith Contact Group

The Brighton & Hove Interfaith Contact Group is holding a ‘Tree of Life’ event on Sunday 8 September. This will be an inter faith and intercommunal celebration, with stalls, talks, photographic exhibitions, music, acts of commemoration and refreshments. It will take place from 2.00pm to 6.00pm at the Brighton &Hove Progressive Synagogue, 6 Lansdowne Road, Hove BN3 1FF. Entry is free for those registering at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Tuesday 10 September

Meetings of Minds: Conflict, Reconciliation and Interfaith Relations - World Congress of Faiths

The World Congress of Faiths is hosting a conference on Tuesday 10 September on ‘Meetings of Minds: Conflict, Reconciliation and Interfaith Relations’. The keynote speaker will be Dr Kristin Aune, Professor of Sociology of Religion at Coventry University. The event is being held from 10am to 4pm at St Michael’s House, Coventry CV1 5EX. For further information, visit https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/meetings-of-minds-conflict-reconciliation-and-inter-faith-relations-tickets-62563425891.

Tuesday 10 September

Forum event - Swansea Interfaith Forum

Swansea Interfaith Forum is holding its next event on Tuesday 10 September. It will be held from 9.30am to 11.00am at St David’s, Wernffrwd, SA4 3TR. For more information Visit https://www.facebook.com/events/880671938943918/.

Wednesday 11 September

Dartmoor Mindscapes - Re-Visioning a Sacred Lanscape - Torbay Interfaith Forum

Torbay Interfaith Forum is holding a talk on Wednesday 11 September. The talk is on ‘Dartmoor Mindscapes – Re-Visioning a Sacred Landscape’. Peter Knight will be speaking. Refreshments will be available after the talk. The talk will begin at 7.30pm at The Friends’ Meeting house, 48 Tor Hill Road Torquay, TQ2 5RT. For more information, visit http://torbayinterfaith.org.uk/.

Friday 13 September

Religion and Belief: Current legal issues - University of Glasgow

The School of Law, University of Glasgow is holding a one-day workshop on Friday 13 September entitled ‘Religion and Belief: Current legal issues’. It will cover and discuss current legal issues as they relate to religion and belief in a variety of contexts. The workshop will begin at 9.30am at the School of Law, Room 2007, No. 10, The Square, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ. Further information and booking details are available at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/religion-belief-current-legal-issues-tickets-64788345686.

Sunday 15 September

Annual Peace Walk - Newcastle Council of Faiths

Newcastle Council of Faiths is holding its Annual Walk for Peace on Sunday 15 September. Participants are invited to meet at 10.00am at the Hindu Temple, West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9QB. The Walk will begin at 11.00am. For more information, contact Hari Shukla on 0191 2433620.

Monday 16 September

12 Years to Save the Planet? - South East England Faiths Forum

South East England Faiths Forum is holding its annual conference on Monday 16 September. The theme will be ‘12 Years to Save the Planet? - Faith and belief perspectives on our common environment and responsibility for our planet’. The event is being held from 10.30am to 3.30pm at the University of Surrey, Stag Hill, Guildford. Registration and refreshments from 9.30am. For details and registration, visit http://se-faithforum.net.

Monday 16 September

Francis and the Sultan - Sarum College

Sarum College is holding a conference on Monday 16 September and Tuesday 17 September on the lessons that can be taken from the meeting between St Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik al-Kamil in 1219, as inspiration for Christian-Muslim dialogue today. Guest speakers and tutors include: Mary and Stephen Ashton, who run the Llansôr Mill Trust, Saleem Asghar Kidawi, CEO of SNK Associates, Leonie Northcoate, Area Minister to the Severn Group of the Third Order, Richard Sudworth, Secretary for Interreligious Relations to the Archbishop of Canterbury, Andrew Todd, senior lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University and Riyaz Timoz, Research Associate at the Centre for the study of Islam in the UK, Cardiff University. The conference will begin at 10.30am on 16 September and end at 4.30pm on 17 September. It is being held at Sarum Colelge, 19 The Close, Salisbury, SP1 2EE. For more information, contact Alison Ogden at 01722424826 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Wednesday 18 September

Christian and Jewish Perspectives on Palestinian Statehood - Westminster Cathedral Interfaith Group

Westminster Cathedral Interfaith Group is holding its next meeting on Wednesday 18 September. The topic is ‘Christian and Jewish perspectives on Palestinian statehood’. The meeting will begin at 4.00pm in the Hinsley Room at Westminster Cathedral, Ambroseden Ave, London, SW1P 1QW. For more information, contact John Woodhouse by text on 07908 888586.

Saturday 21 September

International Day of Peace - Woking People of Faith

Woking People of Faith is celebrating the International Day of Peace on Saturday 21 September. The event is being held from 12.00pm to 1.00pm at Mercia Walk, Woking. For more information contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Saturday 21 September

A Pilgrimage for Peace - Herefordshire Interfaith Group

Herefordshire Interfaith Group is holding a walk on Saturday 21 September. The theme of the walk will be ‘A Pilgrimage for Peace and Harmony with Nature’. The gathering prior to the walk will start at 2.00pm at the Haugh Wood car park, HR1 4QX. For further information, contact Zack Pandor at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Sunday 22 September

Afternoon tea for alumni, friends and supporters - Woolf Institute

The Woolf Institute is holding an Afternoon Tea event on Saturday 22 September for Alumni, Friends and Supporters. It is being held from 2.00pm to 3.30pm at the Woolf Institute, Madingley Road, Cambridge, CB3 0UB. For more information, visit https://www.woolf.cam.ac.uk/whats-on/events/tea19.

Tuesday 24 September

Muslim and Pagan Attitudes towards Violence - Concord Leeds Interfaith Fellowship

Concord Leeds Interfaith Fellowship is holding a talk on Tuesday 24 September. The talk will be on ‘Muslim and Pagan Attitudes towards Violence’. Adam Aslam and Jay Anderson will be speaking. The talk will begin at 7.30pm at the Baab ul Ilm Islamic Centre, 166 Shadwell Lane, Leeds, LS17 8AD. For more information, visit www.concord-leeds.org.uk.

Tuesday 24 September

Food and Friendship lunch - Sheffield Interfaith

Sheffield Interfaith will be hosting a ‘bring and share’ lunch meeting on Tuesday 24 September. The theme of the meeting is ‘Food & Friendship’, and there will be an opportunity to have a discussion on an inter faith related topic after the meal. The meeting begins at 12.30pm at Upper Chapel, Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JD. For more information, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Wednesday 25 September

Faith symposium - Crawley Interfaith Network

Crawley Interfaith Network is holding a faith symposium on Wednesday 25 September. Buddhist, Christians, Hindu and Muslim speakers will attend the event. The event will take place from 7.00pm to 9.00pm at Gleneagles Court, Brighton Road, Crawley, RH10 6AD. For more information, see https://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/category/Community/Crawley-Interfaith-Network-527183677396243/.

Saturday 28 September

YMCA chaplaincy - Horsham Interfaith Forum

Horsham Interfaith Forum is holding its next meeting on Saturday 28 September. Samantha Burton, the YMCA Chaplain will be talking about her work. The meeting will start at 2.00pm at The Y Centre, Albion Way, Horsham RH12 1AH. For more information, visit http://www.horsham-interfaith.org.uk/.

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