The list below shows activity information linked to Inter Faith Week 2021. Some activities this year will take place virtually, and an icon identifies these on the list below. You can also filter online/ socially distanced in-person activities using the controls above.
Heart of Kent Hospice, Preston Hall, Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7PU. 11.00 – 12.30
Local MP will chair a round table discussion with representatives of different faiths from the Maidstone Interfaith network at Heart of Kent Hospice, to share the different faiths' beliefs around the topic of death and dying.
Deiniol cafe, Deiniol center, Bangor, LL57 1NW.. 11.00 – Sunday 14 November 16.00
Bangor Interfaith group will run a week of Prayer and Devotion on the theme of Hope for the Environment. Christian, Unitarian and Bahai representatives will be running their own style of service on three of the weekdays plus an Opening…
Darrusalam Education Centre, 184 Whalley New Rd, Blackburn BB1 9TN. 12.00 – Monday 22 November 16.00
General introduction to Muslim beliefs and practice, with a Q&A.
Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF
An all-day workshop run by Inter Faith Minister Anthea Ballam. The workshop opens with a review of the history of reincarnation from East to West, taking in the diverse cultures and faith views on the topic. The workshop also examines…
University of Brighton, Brighton, BN2 4AT. 13.15 – 14.15
Different Faith societies from the University of Brighton will come together to share a meal and talk about what it means to live out one's faith as a student today.
Burnley and Nelson United Reformed Church, Bethesda Street, Burnley, BB11 1PR . 14.00 – 16.00
Gentle walk visiting mosques and churches, finishing at Central Methodist Church for brew and cake.
Usha, 338 Rossendale Road, Burnley, BB11 5BZ. 18.30 – 20.30
With Speaker Afrasiab Anwar on 'Why Interfaith is important to Burnley Borough Council', plus stories from Near Neighbours groups.
Burnley, UK. 11.00 – 15.00
Stall providing information about inter faith and the work of Building Bridges in Burnley.
Spirit of Sport, Ormerod Road, Burnley, BB10, 3AA
Inter Faith football tournament with Burnley FC and Building Bridges in Burnley.
Anglia Ruskin University, CM1 1SQ. 19.00 – 20.30
We will be hearing from various faith and community leaders in this panel discussion covering both theological and sociological responses to their experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic. There will be opportunities for questions and audience discussion.
Cardiff, UK. 19.30 – 21.00
Baha'i inter faith devotional on the theme of 'The Environment and Us'. Sacred verses from different faiths will be read in Welsh with inspirational music.
Dudley Town Hall, St James's Road, Dudley, DY1 4HP. 14.00 – 15.30
This gathering provides an opportunity for religious leaders in Dudley to network with one another and discuss the challenges of re-emerging following lockdowns.
Tollbar Academy, Station Road, New Waltham, Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, DN36 4RZ
Students are tasked with completing an inter-faith based quiz after a discussion led by Form Tutors and then developed within RE lessons.
St. Nicolas Community Centre, The Burys, Guildford GU2 4AW. 15.00 – 17.30
A multifaith Service with presentations from the Hindu, Jewish, Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, Sikh & Bahá'í communities. The theme will be “Humanity’s Awakening – rebuilding our World” .
Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Prospect Street Springwood, Huddersfield, HD1 2NX. 11.00 – 13.00
For centuries faith has determined to a large extent the foods people eat. During Inter Faith Week we would like to raise awareness of different types of foods in the Sikh faith, what are the dietary requirements, learn why they…
Huddersfield Hindu Temple, 20 Zetland Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2RA
For centuries faith has determined to a large extent the foods people eat. During Interfaith Week we would like to raise awareness of different types of foods in the Hindu faith, what are the dietary requirements, learn why they exist,…
Kendal, UK. 14.00 – 16.30
BGKT holds an open meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except December), from 2.00 - 4.30pm.
BGKT Open Meeting Timetable available at http://buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/bgkt-open-meeting/
Open meetings are led by lay teachers authorized to…
Kirklees Council . 0.00 – Monday 22 November 0.00
Inter Faith Week book displays in various libraries with accompanying promotion material.
Kirklees, UK. 9.00 – 12.00
An online conference for secondary school students to explore some big themes for RE and the world. Explore ‘Reconciliation’, ‘Refugees’ and ‘Created Human’ from the perspectives of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Each theme will use a…
Kirklees Council . 9.30 – 14.30
An inter faith event for years 2 – 5 based around stories from different faith communities on the theme of trees. Pupils will be given the opportunity to meet faith representatives online or in person.
Leeds, UK. 11.00 – 12.00
Join the Rooots team and take part in their Diversity Quiz to celebrate Inter Faith Week.
The team have written a quiz about 6 different religions. This is your chance to learn more about different faiths.
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Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH
Welcome to a special event organised by Concord Interfaith Fellowship, Leeds.
The Right Honourable John Battle talks on "12th Century Monks in Leeds: A spirituality for today?"
John is a former MP who was Faiths Adviser to Prime…
Leicester, UK. 9.30 – 12.30
Visiting places of worship in the Clarendon Park area of Leicester.
London, UK
Following on from the success of our invitation weekend in November 2020, we propose to run a similar event this year as part of the national Inter Faith Week celebrations.
All members of the Bromley Three Faiths…
University of Westminster Regent Street Campus, 309 Regent St, London W1B 2HT. 17.30 – 19.30
A Themed Interactive Discussion Event (TIDE), hosted by the University of Westminster’s Interfaith Advice team, featuring a panel of speakers responding to the question: What works, and what doesn’t work, in raising awareness of the climate crisis in your faith…
GIFTO's Lahore Karahi, 162-164 The Broadway, Southall UB1 1NN. 18.30 – 23.00
Outreach West London have hired 5 actors from Murder Mystery Meals Company, who will be managing the event for us. From the moment our guests arrive, they will be immersed in the murder mystery plot. The five actors mingle with…
Hounslow House Civic Centre, 7 Bath Road, Hounslow, TW3 3EB. 18.30 – 20.30
A meeting in person to celebrate Inter Faith Week giving an opportunity to meet and network with other local supporters. The event will include: a finger food (vegetarian) buffet; a short inter faith quiz; the launch of both an inter…
Platform Youth Hub, Hornsey Road Baths, 2 Tiltman Place, London N7 7EE. 18.00 – 20.00
A youth debate led and delivered by young people of faith and of none. A panel of young people giving their views on 'Faith, Freedom and Equality: do they go together?', followed by questions from the audience for the panel…
N7 9RB. 19.00 – 20.30
Using interfaith issues in the MHiitE play (which is set in the Arab/Jewish/Christian world of 10th Century Cordoba) as a jumping off place, participants will receive inspiration, tools, writing time. There will be short performed poetic segments from the play,…
St Margaret's House, 21 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PL. 18.00 – 20.00
Faith groups have provided essential support to residents in Tower Hamlets, before and during the pandemic, and have been at the heart of providing support for people, particularly those facing the worst health and social inequalities.
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Seagull Theatre, Morton Rd, Pakefield, Lowestoft NR33 0JH. 19.30 – 21.30
Four films made by local film maker Tom Fox, introduced by him, with opportunity to discuss them and their content with him and with fellow watchers.
Manchester, UK. 19.00 – 21.00
Greater Manchester’s Muslims and Jews have a very wide range of languages as either their first or second language.
Yaron Matras, Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at the University of Manchester and Honorary Professor at the Aston Institute…
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 136 York St, Manchester, M1 7XN. 19.00 – 20.30
A reflection on Freedom of Religion and Belief in the UK by Dr James Holt, Associate Professor of Religious Education at the University of Chester, and Chair of the charity, Freedom Declared Foundation. In this event James will discuss
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Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Cottenham Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5QU. 10.00 – 15.00
A 'faith coach' trip to different places of worship in Newcastle.
St John’s Methodist Church, Baker Street, Potters Bar, EN6 2DZ
Study day on Understanding Islam led by a renowned speaker on Islam Dr Chris Hewer.
Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Preston PR1 5YP
Celebrations of the birth of Guru Nanak, open to the public.
Reading, UK
An Inter Faith Day to promote awareness and understanding of different faiths across the organisation. The day will include 'Thought of the Day' from different employees from different faiths, Faith Podcasts and fact sheets about the different religions. Activities to…
All Saints Farm, Ashford Road, Romney Marsh TN28 8TH
Guided Tours of the Interfaith Sculpture Park on Romney Marsh. Telephone the IMOS Foundation to arrange date and time 01797 363099. Individuals and groups welcome. Takes about an hour. The sculpture park surrounds the ruined 12th century church of Hope…
Unity Centre, St Leonard's Rd, Rotherham, S65 1PD. 16.30 – 18.00
All welcome to a friendly tea-party to find out what Rotherham Interfaith Group do, and how they spread love in our neighbourhood.
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8PP. 18.00 – 19.30
Buddhist Perspective: A lecture on Daisaku Ikeda’s annual Peace Proposal to the United Nations (2021 Peace Proposal – Value Creation in a Time of Crisis)’
Speaker: “Robert Harrap General Director of Soka Gakkai International (SGI-UK).
…
Shri Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Kembrey Street, Swindon, SN2 8AZ. 19.00 – 20.30
Join the Sikh community in prayers, hymns, and Sukhassan. Followed by refreshments.
Swindon. 19.00 – 20.30
The Swindon Baha’i community will host an inter faith devotional and film night featuring short films and discussion. Please feel free to bring a prayer or reading to share.
Swindon, UK. 19.00 – 19.30
Join the Christian Community for a 30-minute vigil on Zoom.
Thornes Park, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield WF2 8DY. 11.00 – 12.00
Wakefield Interfaith Network, with the help of Wakefield Tree Wardens, Wakefield District Arboricultural officer and local school children, will plant three native trees in a local park. These mature trees, in the growing circle of interfaith trees, provide interest and…
Salisbury Primary School, Salisbury Street, Walsall, WS10 8BQ
Across the Week children will produce a piece of art that combines all of the religions to show that we are all united regardless of our beliefs.
Clifton Bridge, York. 11.00 – 13.00
Visit to the Interfaith Tree site to do the first clear up since 2019.
York Buddhist Centre, 38 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ. 19.00 – 21.00
We are living in turbulent times and, more than ever, we need to practise loving kindness towards ourselves and others. Join York Buddhist Network for this event.
York. 18.00 – 19.30
A virtual tour of Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia, to be held on Zoom.
York, UK. 11.00 – 12.30
Baha'i meditation and prayers on a theme of 'Love and Unity - the purpose of all religions'. Includes meditation, prayers and readings followed by discussions.
University of York, Heslington, York, YO10 5DD. 18.15 – 21.00
A student-led session followed by guest speaker Prof. Tom McLeish, FRS.
York Unitarian Chapel, 31 St. Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ. 11.00 – 12.00
An in-person and virtual meditation session hosted by York Unitarians.
York Unitarian Chapel, 31 St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ. 14.00 – 16.00
View the special quilt created by members and friends of the York Interfaith Group during the pandemic. This is an in-person and virtual event, giving you a chance to view the patches and hear all about them.
YORK UNITARIAN CHAPEL, 31 ST. SAVIOURGATE, YORK, YO1 8NQ. 18.00 – 19.30
Reverend Stephanie Bisby talks about what being a Unitarian is all about and leads discussions.
Glen Gardens, East Parade, Heworth, YO31 0XH. 10.00 – 12.30
Tidying and weeding part of Glen Gardens, Heworth, York.
York St John University Chapel. 18.30 – 20.00
An inter faith Hindu/Sikh contemplation.
York, UK. 11.00 – 12.30
A Shabbat service led by student Rabbi Rafe Thurstance.
York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, YO31 7EX. 16.00 – 17.30
This year is the centenary of the passing of 'Abdu'l Baha, one of the central figures of the Baha'i Faith. Join us in learning more about his life and achievements via stories and films.
York Unitarian Chapel, 31 St. Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ. 11.00 – 12.00
A virtual and in-person event that will be followed by a vegetarian lunch at 12pm to close the York Inter Faith Week, and a look at some photos of the Week's events.
Manchester, UK. 19.00 – 21.00
Greater Manchester’s Muslims and Jews have a very wide range of languages as either their first or second language.
Yaron Matras, Emeritus Professor of Linguistics at the University of Manchester and Honorary Professor at the Aston Institute…
York Buddhist Centre, 38 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ. 19.00 – 21.00
We are living in turbulent times and, more than ever, we need to practise loving kindness towards ourselves and others. Join York Buddhist Network for this event.
London. 16.30 – 18.00
Join the Faith & Belief Forum on Inter faith Week for the launch of our ENGAGE network and help us shape a better future for young people of faith in London. This network is for organisations who already work with,…
York. 18.00 – 19.30
A virtual tour of Islamic holy sites in Saudi Arabia, to be held on Zoom.
Swindon, UK. 19.00 – 19.30
Join the Christian Community for a 30-minute vigil on Zoom.
Kirklees, UK. 9.00 – 12.00
An online conference for secondary school students to explore some big themes for RE and the world. Explore ‘Reconciliation’, ‘Refugees’ and ‘Created Human’ from the perspectives of Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Each theme will use a…
Leeds, UK. 11.00 – 12.00
Join the Rooots team and take part in their Diversity Quiz to celebrate Inter Faith Week.
The team have written a quiz about 6 different religions. This is your chance to learn more about different faiths.
…
York, UK. 11.00 – 12.30
Baha'i meditation and prayers on a theme of 'Love and Unity - the purpose of all religions'. Includes meditation, prayers and readings followed by discussions.
Lancashire. 19.00 – 20.00
An open discussion around the concept of the common good. Exploring the values that we bring to our relationships with people from other faith backgrounds and so to better understand the values that we share with those from other faith…
Cardiff, UK. 19.30 – 21.00
Baha'i inter faith devotional on the theme of 'The Environment and Us'. Sacred verses from different faiths will be read in Welsh with inspirational music.
York Unitarian Chapel, 31 St. Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ. 11.00 – 12.00
An in-person and virtual meditation session hosted by York Unitarians.
York Unitarian Chapel, 31 St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ. 14.00 – 16.00
View the special quilt created by members and friends of the York Interfaith Group during the pandemic. This is an in-person and virtual event, giving you a chance to view the patches and hear all about them.
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Sketty, Swansea, SA2 8PP. 18.00 – 19.30
Buddhist Perspective: A lecture on Daisaku Ikeda’s annual Peace Proposal to the United Nations (2021 Peace Proposal – Value Creation in a Time of Crisis)’
Speaker: “Robert Harrap General Director of Soka Gakkai International (SGI-UK).
…
London, UK. 18.30 – 19.30
In honour of National Interfaith Week 2021, the Faith & Belief Forum are hosting an informal online space for LGBTQ+ people and allies of different faiths, religions, and non-religious beliefs, to celebrate together.
You can expect icebreakers,…
Hereford, UK. 19.00 – 20.45
With members of Herefordshire Interfaith Group. Join us as we draw on the wisdom of our spiritual traditions to help us explore this theme through readings, meditations, contemplation and music. All welcome - those of all faiths or none.
London, UK
Following on from the success of our invitation weekend in November 2020, we propose to run a similar event this year as part of the national Inter Faith Week celebrations.
All members of the Bromley Three Faiths…
York, UK. 11.00 – 12.30
A Shabbat service led by student Rabbi Rafe Thurstance.
Kendal, UK. 14.00 – 16.30
BGKT holds an open meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except December), from 2.00 - 4.30pm.
BGKT Open Meeting Timetable available at http://buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/bgkt-open-meeting/
Open meetings are led by lay teachers authorized to…
Hereford, UK. 19.00 – 20.45
With members of Herefordshire Interfaith Group. Join us as we draw on the wisdom of our spiritual traditions to help us explore this theme through readings, meditations, contemplation and music. All welcome - those of all faiths or none.
Fermanagh and Omagh. 10.00 – 11.30
Free online talk by Carmel Irandoust, ex Secretary General of the Bahá'i International Community of the Holy Land, followed by a film screening of Abdul-Bahá 's life.
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