Activities calendar (In-person activities)

The calendar below shows activity information linked to Inter Faith Week 2022. 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.

  • Monday 7 November

    Belief in Art exhibition

    St Peter's Anglican church, 15 St Peter's St, Canterbury CT1 2BQ . 11.00 – Saturday 12 November 16.00
    An exhibition of original artwork from a a range of religion and belief backgrounds.…

  • Tuesday 8 November

    Coffee, Conversation and Inter Faith Quiz

    Mahon's Hotel, 12 Mill St, Irvinestown, Enniskillen BT94 1GS. 10.00 – 11.30
    In recognition of Inter Faith Week, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council, in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh Interfaith group, invite you to join them for coffee and conversation. You will also have the opportunity to learn about other faith traditions…

  • Wednesday 9 November

    Inter Faith Stalls/Display

    Leicester College, Freeman's Park Campus, Welford Road, Leicester LE2 7LW
    Leicester College will be holding an Inter Faith Display at its three major campuses. This will include faith and beliefs and how students can contact the College's Multi Faith Chaplaincy service and engage in events, celebrations and tutorials that run…

  • Thursday 10 November

    Gathering for Peace

    The Tank, St George's Square, Park Mall, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8RY. 19.00 – 20.30
    Ashford Interfaith Gathering for Peace, with short reflections from faiths and none, and then a gentle short walk to a cafe to share refreshments and friendship.…

    Remembrance Peace Event for All Faiths

    The Braithwaite Hall, The Town Hall, Katharine Street, Croydon CR0 1NX. 19.30 – 21.00
    A Remembrance event to recognise the people of all faiths that fought in the World Wars. Input from the Mayor and the Civic Mayor of Croydon, the Lord Lieutenant of Croydon, and faith leaders from Croydon. …

  • Saturday 12 November

    Trees, Faith and Life

    Birkenhead Central Library, Borough Road, Birkenhead CH41 2XB
    This exhibition is organised by the Wirral Deen Centre and will include local schools' responses to the a variety of faith, philosophical and symbolic perspectives on trees, faith and life. There will also be an interactive element and we hope…

    Natural Reflections - Interfaith Art Exhibition

    Yeovil Arts Space Quedam centre, Yeovil BA20 1UE. 10.00 – Monday 19 December 17.00
    Yeovil Art Space is working with Somerset Diverse Communities, part of the Community Council for Somerset and the Interfaith and belief network, on a new special exhibition in the town centre gallery for Interfaith Week this November.

    Chaplains - Providing Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious care

    Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Chapel (Ground floor), Glossop Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2JF. 11.00 – 14.00
    Meet the Chaplains who provide pastoral, spiritual and religious care at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. Come and learn about the world religions and how we work in collaboration as faith leaders in a clinical setting.…

  • Sunday 13 November

    Multi-faith Remembrance Day Service

    Brahma Kumaris, World Spiritual University, Harmony House, 122 Ross Walk, Leicester LE4 5HH. 17.30 – 20.30
    Service of remembrance involving representatives of diverse cultures and beliefs. Programme includes the Last Post; two minutes silence; wreath-laying ceremony; interfaith prayers; meditation commentary; vegetarian meal to end evening.…

    Open Discussion Of How Faith Influences Daily Life

    SU Lounge, University Centre, Granta Place, Cambridge, CB2 1RU. 18.00 – 20.00
    A conversation with people of different faiths of how they practice faith daily, how it affects their decisions and actions on a day-to-day basis. This discussion is hoping to shine a light on similarity and unity in practice and learn…

  • Monday 14 November

    Kirklees Community Faith Quilt

    Dewsbury Library, Unit D Railway Street Dewsbury Centre, Dewsbury WF12 8EQ
    Community craft groups across Kirklees have been busy making quilting squares on the theme of HOME and what it means to the people of Kirklees. The final quilt will be displayed during Inter Faith Week.

    Inter Faith Children’s Activities

    Kirklees Libraries, HD1. 9.00 – Saturday 19 November 16.00
    Pop into your local library for a variety of inter faith colouring/quizzes/wordsearches.…

    Inter Faith Book Display

    Kirklees Libraries, HD1. 9.00 – Saturday 19 November 16.00
    We will be creating inter faith book displays across our Kirklees libraries. …

    A range of interfaith activities in lessons.

    St Bede's RC High School, Green Lane, Blackburn, BB2 4SR. 9.00 – Friday 18 November 16.00
    Pupils are writing postcards to pupils at another local school about aspects of their own faith and sharing their faith experiences. Lessons have taken place where pupils will learn about different world faiths and reflect on their own faith. Pupils…

    Child of Empire

    Bradford Cathedral, 1 Stott Hill, Bradford, BD1 4EH. 10.00 – Saturday 19 November 20.30
    Child of Empire is an animated virtual reality (VR) docu-drama experience which immerses viewers in one of the largest forced migrations in human history: the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan.…

    Imams/Clergy/Faith Leaders Meeting

    Halifax Minster, Causeway, Halifax HX1 1QL. 10.00 – 12.30
    This is an annual meeting of the above to come together from the different faiths to talk, share a meal and find ways to work together towards creating community cohesion in the very diverse Calderdale area in West Yorkshire.…

    Food, Faith and Fiction

    Middlesex University, The Grove Building, Room G409, The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4BT. 11.00 – 13.00
    A writing workshop celebrating the relationship between food and culture with celebrated Muslim poet Shamim Azad. Facilitated by Dr Ariel Kahn, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing. You are invited to bring some vegetarian food to share.…

    Afternoon Tea at Batley Welcome Club

    Batley Library, 14 Market Pl, Batley WF17 5DA. 13.00 – 15.00
    Afternoon tea for those who participated in the welcome club so far.…

    Inter Faith Monday at the Movies

    Huddersfield Library, Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield HD1 2SU. 14.00 – 16.00
    An inter faith movie screening at Huddersfield Library. …

    Panel: Defining faith, between religion and culture?

    Faculty of Divinity, University of Cambridge, CB3 9BS.. 17.15 – 18.30
    What does it mean to be a person of faith? What does faith mean to others? Approaching inter-faith or inter-religious relations, it is easy to make assumptions about terms based on our own background and experience. As part of UK…

    Inter Faith Monday at the Movies

    Batley Library, 14 Market Pl, Batley WF17 5DA. . 17.30 – 19.00
    FREE matinee showings to celebrate Inter Faith week.…

    Invitation from the Mayor of Reading to Reading Interfaith Group

    The Mayor's Parlour is in Reading Civic Offices, Bridge St, Reading RG1 2LU. 18.00 – 19.30
    An inclusive opportunity to meet in the Mayor's Parlour, discuss opportunities for inter faith in our town and create a multi-faith Calender for 2023 together.

    The purpose of the event is to promote the aims of the…

    Student society social run by the Student Christian Movement

    Faith and Reflection Centre, Nuffield Theatre Cafe, Building 6, University Road, SO17 1TR. 18.30 – 20.00
    A fantastic opportunity to meet students from different faiths or none in an informal setting. Food and drink are provided alongside games.…

    Inter Faith Week Event - God’s Justice in our World

    The Cathedral & Abbey Church of Saint Alban, Sumpter Yard, St Albans AL1 1BY (Entry via Visitors Entrance). 18.45 – 21.00
    In partnership with Luton based community initiative called GRASSROOTS Programme, The Church of England St Albans Diocese is hosting Inter Faith Week Event at St Albans Abbey.

    Besides input from different faiths, St Albans Abbey musicians have…

    Sacrifice, Loss or Gain

    Al Abbas Islamic Centre/Clifton Road Mosque, 17 Clifton Road, B12 8SX. 19.30 – 21.00
    Part of the regular Faith and Reflection events held 4 times a year, this time on the subject of Sacrifice – loss or gain? Contributions from different faith perspectives…

  • Tuesday 15 November

    Faith Trail in Huddersfield

    Huddersfield, HD1. 10.00 – 15.00
    An opportunity for people of all faiths, cultures and backgrounds to come together and learn about the diverse faiths and cultures and to make to friends. 4 different faiths will be participating Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh.…

    Open Day with Coffee and Cake

    Faith and Reflection Centre, Nuffield Theatre Cafe, Building 6, University Road, SO17 1TR. 10.00 – 17.00
    The Faith and Reflection Centre at the University of Southampton is opening its doors for an Open Day. Please come along to chat with the chaplains and faith representatives. Tea, coffee, cake, and biscuits are provided. …

    Coat Collection and Optional Tour of the Building

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Davenport, Stockport SK3 8SA. 10.30 – 12.00
    Collecting good coats for 'Wrap up Manchester', followed by a tour of the building. …

    The Dignity of Women - Scriptural Reflections

    The Blackley Centre Prospect View, Blackley, Elland, HX5 0TD. 11.00 – 20.00
    Religions for Peace UK Women of Faith Network presents a unique and informative exhibition highlighting the positive references on the status of women in the Sacred Scriptures of the Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh and Zoroastrian Religions.…

    Garden Dedication

    University of Wolverhampton Chaplaincy Molineux Street WV1 1AD. 13.00 – 14.00
    A gathering of students and staff to celebrate the dedication of a small area of garden at the University of Wolverhampton Multi Faith Chaplaincy. …

    Faith & Equality: A Grassroot Exchange to building a fairer society

    Al-Mahdi Institute, 60 Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6RB. 13.30 – 16.00
    Faith and Community leaders are invited to join our ‘Equality for All’ conversational workshops, enabling a grassroot input on how to lead inclusive and fair local services. We would like to encourage and support organisations to grow services for all,…

    Film and Faith Discussion

    W147, Williams Building, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT. 15.45 – 19.00
    Our aim is to create dialogue and learn from each other and what better way than through the medium of film? You do not need to be religious or follow any faith to take part in the discussion - the…

    Celebrating Interfaith Week

    Milk and Honey Cafe St Peters House, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9GH. 17.00 – 18.30
    An evening on campus exploring all things interfaith. We will be having discussion spaces, a chance for burning questions, introductions to other students of faith and with no faith on campus and a quiz in a chilled cafe style environment.…

    Tower Hamlets: Working in Partnership

    Raines Foundation School Approach Road London E2 9LY. 18.00 – 20.00
    Many local faith groups are involved in social action, and partnership working is vital for generating ideas, designing engagement activity, and pooling skills, knowledge, and resources to make a difference. Successful partnership working can allow faith to play an even…

    Feast of Faiths

    John Storer House, Wards End, Loughborough, Leics LE11 3HA. 18.00 – 21.00
    The return of popular annual activity, hosted by Loughborough Council of Faiths: food, fun and frolics!…

    Scriptural Reasoning: Poverty

    The Salvation Army Morden 21 Crown Lane Morden SM4 5BY. 19.00 – 20.30
    Sacred texts have much to teach us about poverty and justice. Join Merton Citizens for a Scriptural Reasoning evening, a practice of inter-faith reading where small groups of Christians, Jews and Muslims read short passages from their scriptures and reflect…

  • Wednesday 16 November

    Information stall

    Harpur Square, Bedford, MK40. 10.00 – 17.00
    Information stall at Bedford Charter Market, providing information about the activities of Bedford Council of Faiths.




    AWAZ Cumbria and the South Lakeland Equality and Diversity Partnership (SLEDP) present talks on inter faith

    Quaker Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4BH. 10.30 – 13.00
    AWAZ Cumbria and the South Lakeland Equality and Diversity Partnership (SLEDP) present talks on interfaith.

    Dave Bullard has been a Quaker all his life, with a long career in education. Since retirement he has taken a…

    Afternoon Tea with Places of Welcome

    Top Church, High Street, DY1 1QD. 13.15 – 15.00
    Places of Welcome is a national network of local community groups providing their neighbourhoods with places where all people feel safe to connect, belong and contribute. Come join us and others in the community for an afternoon tea of fun…

    Quaker Worship

    Friargate Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL. 13.15 – 13.45
    Quaker Worship based at Friargate would like to invite anyone interested to join them for a Quaker meeting for worship at 1.15- 1.45. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch to eat with others at 12.15 and share…

    Flora, Fauna, and Faith

    Faith and Reflection Centre, Nuffield Theatre Cafe, Building 6, University Road, SO17 1TR. 14.00 – 16.00
    Come and join the Social Impact Lab and Homegrown Community Garden team for a volunteering workshop. …

    Story 4 Thoughts : 5 min stories from different faiths

    Martin Luther King Multi-Faith Centre, Aston University, Birmingham, B4 7ET, UK. 14.30 – 17.00
    It is an opportunity for attendees to share their favorite story in 5 minutes from their religious tradition or non- religious tradition should they wish to do so.…

    Coffee and Chat

    Coffee and Chat, Christ Church, Lammas Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3DU. 15.00 – 17.00
    As part of the Inter Faith Week, we are having a coffee and chat on the 16th of November between 3 and 5 pm at Christ Church in Carmarthen. It is an open invitation for all those who would like…

    Inter Faith Boccia Event

    Mirfield, HD5. 17.00 – 19.00
    Boccia is an extremely accessible form of indoor bowling suitable for all ages and abilities and was designed specifically for athletes with a disability affecting locomotor function. In this event small teams of up to 5 people will compete in…

    His Blood Be Upon Us: Revd Dr Tom Wilson’s Book Launch

    Wesley's Chapel, City Road, London, EC1Y 1AU. 18.30 – 20.30
    The book explores the antisemitic potential of Matthew’s Gospel in the Christian New Testament. It begins with a detailed discussion of the occasion of the text, before discussing key questions (Matthew’s fulfilment theology, and the use of polemic in the…

    An Evening of Music, Song, Prayer and Faith

    Church of Scientology London, 146 Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 4BY. 18.30 – 20.30
    This will be an evening of music, song, dance, prayer from people of many different faiths. A celebration of Interfaith Week bringing faiths together.…

  • Thursday 17 November

    Inter Faith Chat

    Thornhill Lees Community Centre, Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU . 13.00 – 15.00
    An inter faith chat on the subject: ‘What you wanted to know but were afraid to ask’. …

    Lunchtime Panel Discussion: Faith and Mental Health

    Room 85/2207, Life Sciences Building, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton, SO17 1BJ. 14.00 – 15.30
    Discussion between the University of Southampton Muslim Faith Advisor, Aiman Alzetani, and the University Wellbeing Team on the topic of faith and mental health. …

    What does peace mean to you?

    Faith and Reflection Centre, Nuffield Theatre Cafe, Building 6, University Road, SO17 1TR. 18.30 – 20.00
    Join a discussion led by the Quaker Faith Advisors at the Faith and Reflection Centre, University of Southampton on the topic of 'peace'.…

    Bring and Share Meal

    Greystone Community Centre, Close St, Carlisle CA1 2HA. 19.00 – 21.00
    Bring and Share inter-faith meal for members of Churches Together in Carlisle, Carlisle One World Centre and Carlisle Refugee Action Group. People are invited to bring a dish to share and there will be children's entertainment. Church and mosque leaders…

    Panel Debate

    Bushey United Synagogue. 19.30 – 22.00
    Panel from different faiths discussing prayer and the pandemic.…

  • Friday 18 November

    Inter Faith Week Roadshow - Glastonbury

    Glastonbury Library, 1 Orchard Court, Glastonbury BA6 9JB. 10.00 – 12.00
    To celebrate Inter Faith Week we are travelling the county to share, celebrate and educate. Activities include: learning about other faiths, family & children's activities, talks, living book (15 minutes 1-1), meet new communities, stalls, Buddhist meditation and much much…

    Eco Show and Tell Sustainability Fair

    The Ricketts Quadrangle, Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT. 11.00 – 14.00
    Eco Show and Tell Sustainability Fair will be held on campus at Middlesex University in partnership with Barnet Multi Faith Forum and Shiri Atsmon of non-profit sustainable children’s publishing house Helpful Kids. Stewardship and protection of the planet lies at…

    Inter Faith Meet and Eat social event

    Wirral Deen Centre, 371-375 Borough Road, Birkenhead CH42 0HA. 18.00 – 20.00
    Come and join us for food and friendship. All welcome. The Wirral Deen Centre is a mosque and community centre open to all. This event is for multi-faith, intergenerational, for families, young people, religious and none - the whole wider…

    Advent Spiral Walk

    Chacewater Village Hall, Church Hill, Chacewater, Truro TR4 8PZ. 19.00 – 21.00
    Advent is a traditional season when Christians prepare for Christmas. A powerful custom at this time is lighting candles as a symbol of light shining in darkness and of good overcoming evil in the world. We reflect on the past…

    Friday Night Dinner with the Jewish Society

    Faith and Reflection Centre, Nuffield Theatre Cafe, Building 6, University Road, SO17 1TR. 19.30 – 0.00
    Join the University of Southampton Jewish Society for their weekly Friday Night Dinner. …

  • Saturday 19 November

    Inter Faith Week Cricket Tournament

    Sports Hall, 28 Al Hikmah Centre, Track Road, Batley, WF17 7AA. 10.00 – 14.00
    Enjoying a game of sport. Creating and deepening understanding between people of different backgrounds – young and old. We have mix participants so the true spirit of inter faith can be created.

    Faith and Domestic Abuse Conference in Leicester

    Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester LE4 6LF. 10.00 – 14.00
    Free conference with aim of raising awareness about the relation between domestic abuse and faith. Speakers include Leicester City Councillors Ashiedu Joel, Manjit Kaur Saini, Nita Solanki; Meena Kumari, H.O.P.E. Training & Consultancy; Kartar Singh Bring, Head of Chaplaincy, University…

    Inter Faith Air Quality Conference

    The Balaji Temple, 101 Dudley Road East, Tividale, Birmingham, B69 3DU. 10.00 – 12.30
    A conference discussing inter faith and air quality. There will be a variety of talks about the work of faith communities in the local area.…

    Inter Faith Week Poetry Session

    Batley Library, Market Place, Batley WF17 5DA. 14.00 – 16.00
    An annual Inter Faith Week poetry session hosted by the Batley poets. Come along to perform a poem you've written, one you like, or sit back and enjoy the afternoon with a cuppa and meet some new friends.

    Harmony of Religions: A Basic Bahá’í Principle

    Quaker Meeting House, 16 Queens Road, Leicester LE2 1WP. 15.00 – 16.30
    Public talk on one of the central teachings of the Bahá’í Faith: the essential harmony of religions, with Khazeh Fananapazir. "... he who longs for light welcomes it from whatever source it comes." ('Abdul-Bahá)…

  • Sunday 20 November

    Light For Leeds - An Inter Faith Week event

    Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH. 12.00 – 16.00
    Featuring representatives of different faiths and non-faith organisations, and celebrating what we have in common. There will be stalls in the Rose Room, Kirkstall Abbey's Visitor Centre and outdoor performances.

    Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada) BGKT Open Meeting during Inter Faith Week

    Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 7AD. Detached Room behind bicycle rack.. 14.00 – 16.30
    Monthly 3rd Sunday Open Meeting (except December)

    Meetings include mindfulness, tranquillity meditation, insight meditation, loving kindness meditation, walking meditation, talks, handouts

    Meetings led by Lay Teachers Authorized by the Sangha [Community of…

    Tree planting for the Queen’s Canopy

    Well End Scout Centre, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire WD6 5PR. 14.00 – 16.00
    Help in planting 30 whips (tree saplings)…

    Annual Inter Faith Service

    125-133 Effra Rd, London SW19 8PU. 15.00 – 16.30
    As part of LB Merton’s interfaith Week celebrations, the Shree Ghanapathy temple and adjoining Sai Mandir will be holding its annual interfaith service. Our normal service will begin at 3 pm, followed by contributions of readings and music from representatives…

    Open Mic Night

    SU Lounge, Granta Pl, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RU. 18.00 – 20.00
    The highlight of the week! Bring your best and baddest religious or faith inspired poems, songs and jokes for an open mic night! This is a non-judgemental space celebrating the culture and creativity often associated with religion. Of course, we…

  • Monday 21 November

    Speed Dialogue

    St Mary's University Waldegrave Road Strawberry Hill TW1 4SX. 16.30 – 18.00
    St Mary's University and Richmond Interfaith Forum invite you to a Speed Dialogue event at the University where you will have the opportunity to meet and share perspectives with a number of different faiths and beliefs through a 'speed dating'…

  • Sunday 27 November

    Peace of Cake

    Lewisham Unity, 41 Bromley Road, Catford, London SE6 2TS. 13.00 – 15.00
    Lewisham Unity is delighted to welcome a “Peace of Cake” to their Meeting House on the Bromley Road. Come and listen to faith leaders from the local community speaking about the importance of inter faith while enjoying tea and cake…

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