Activities calendar (In-person activities)

The calendar below shows activity information linked to Inter Faith Week 2023. Some activities this year will take place virtually, and an icon identifies these on the list below. You can also filter online/ in-person activities using the controls above.

  • Thursday 2 November

    Multifaith Service

    The Church of Christ the Cornerstone, 300 Saxon Gate, Milton Keynes MK9 2ES. 19.00 – 21.30
    Multifaith Service on the topic of Faith and the Environment - "My Love for the Planet".
    There will be prayers, presentations and music around the theme of "mankind's stewardship of the earth and its bounty".
    Following the service…

  • Saturday 11 November

    Diwali

    Shree Prajapati Association, Bradford, BD5 9DN. 10.00 – 12.00
    West Yorkshire Hindu Police Association and Bradford Hindu Council are supporting Bradford's Council's Foster Children's care services with an event on the festival of Diwali.
    The foster children are aged between 4 and 15 years of age and all…

    Baha’i Craft Activity

    York Explore Library, (Café), Library Square, Museum Street, York YO1 7DS . 15.00 – 16.30
    Join York Baha'i Faith community for a craft session, decorating prayers & quotations from the Holy Writings. Suits all ages.…

  • Sunday 12 November

    Diwali at Norton Priory

    Norton Priory Museum and Gardens
    On 12th November Norton Priory celebrates Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. Family friendly activities will include clay Diya lamp making and Rangoli pattern making. Mima Cornish from Hedgerose Healing will be creating an intricate and traditional rangoli pattern during…

    Chapel Tours

    The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sheffield Road, Stonegravels, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S41 9LT. 10.00 – Sunday 19 November 20.00
    Chapel Tours for individuals and groups to see the artwork, paintings, and sculptures and learn about our beliefs and work in the community.

    Tours are free of charge and no donations are required, simply phone 07812274204 to…

  • Monday 13 November

    Interfaith Lunchtime Activities

    Ousedale School, Aspreys, Olney, MK46 5LF. 13.15 – 14.00
    Students are invited to a lunch meeting to learn more about Inter Faith week.
    We will be trying foods from different faiths and creating a display of the importance of peace to different world faith groups.…

  • Tuesday 14 November

    My Faith and Me

    Silver Birch Hotel, 5 Gortin Road, Omagh BT79 7DH. 11.00 – 13.00
    An opportunity to explore and share the unique relationships with religion and faith. Attendees can share a poem, reading, song, that represents for them their relationship with their chosen faith. The agenda is informal and relaxed and there is no…

    Inter faith making of Christmas tree decorations

    The Unitarian Chapel, 31 St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NQ. 13.00 – 15.00
    We have been invited to take part in the Christmas Tree Festival at York Minster this year (the festival takes place throughout December) and so during this session we want people from all faiths to join us in making decorations…

  • Wednesday 15 November

    Diwali Dancing

    Cathedral Primary School, College Square, BS1 5TS. 9.30 – 11.30
    Indian Diwali Dancing: Children will build on their natural enthusiasm for movement and develop skills of coordination and teamwork. Professional dancers will get the whole class moving to the beat. The Kathak style is graceful and is treasured for its…

    Inter Faith Week Coffee Hub

    1 Kildare Walk, Leicester, LE1 3YH. 10.00 – 13.00
    People from all different backgrounds and faiths will be coming to visit and have coffee with us at the Haymarket. We will also be having arts and crafts sessions with crafts from different religions. We will have music sessions from…

    Multi-Faith Fair with Lancaster University

    LA1 4YW. 12.30 – 15.30
    Join us for an inclusive event celebrating diversity and unity. Discover different faiths, meet new people and learn about local opportunities.
    - Local Faith-Based Organisations
    - LUSU Faith Societies
    - Community and Volunteering Opportunities
    - Staff…

    Tea with the Vicar

    SS4 1RB. 14.00 – 15.00
    Informal afternoon tea with the Vicar - Rev Helen. We will discuss student's beliefs and views, using artefacts we have in school to talk about different faiths.…

    We are One: the story of the ten Baha’i women executed in Iran for their faith 40 years ago.

    Quaker Meeting House, Queens Road, Leicester LE2 1WP. 19.00 – 21.00
    A power point presentation telling the story of the ten women hanged in Shiraz, Iran in 1983. Their crime was to be Baha'is and to refuse to recant their faith. The presentation is accompanied by music.…

  • Thursday 16 November

    Top Church Heritage Tour

    Top Church, High Street Dudley, DY1 1QD . 10.00 – 11.00
    Top Church has stood at the top of Dudley High Street for over 200 years. Did you know there has been a Christian presence there for at least 800 years? Want to find out more? Come join us for a…

    Faith and Belief Awareness Day

    Isaac Newton Building, Brayford Campus, Lincoln, LN6 7TS. 10.00 – 14.00
    The University of Lincoln is pleased to work with the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy to put together a day event to increase the awareness of the different faiths and beliefs in the UK and at the University and to increase the understanding…

    Inter Faith Community Cafe, Exhibition and Football Match

    The St Lawrence Academy, Doncaster Road, Scunthorpe DN15 7DF . 16.00 – 17.30
    Interfaith Community Cafe with a variety of stalls from the different faiths in our community, student presentations, fun activities and refreshments suitable for all. Also an interfaith community football match.…

  • Friday 17 November

    Building Bridges Preston

    Ashton Methodist Church, Wellington Road, Preston PR2 1BU. 18.00 – 20.00
    An open meeting of Building Bridges Preston, followed by a friendship meal.

    Multifaith storytelling - Luton Inter Faith Week event

    Sacred Heart Church, 148 Ashcroft Rd, Stopsley, Luton LU2 9AY. 19.30 – 21.00
    Join us for a multi-faith storytelling performance of wisdom drawn from many faith traditions presented by the Khayaal Theatre Company. Refreshments included!

  • Saturday 18 November

    Spirals of Peace

    Chapter House, Chester Cathedral CH1 2DY. 10.00 – 12.00
    Join us for a gathering of storytelling and creativity based on the theme of peace.
    Individuals from different faith communities will speak of the meaning of peace in their faith.
    Delegates will create spirals using words of peace…

    Danescourt Inter Faith Day

    St John’s Church Hall, Rachel Close, Danescourt, Cardiff CF5 2SH. 12.30 – 19.30
    Community Event with Stalls/Presentation from various faiths / Welsh culture groups. Mini Mosque / Church Experience, Hijab/Henna, Children Activities, Coffee/Tea/Cakes/Snacks and family fun. …

    Inter Faith Week Poetry Session

    Batley Library, 14 Market Place, Batley, WF17 5DA. 14.00 – 16.00
    An annual Inter Faith Poetry session hosted by Batley Poets in partnership with Friends of Batley Library. Come along to perform poetry you've written, read poems you like, or sit back and enjoy the afternoon with a cuppa and meet…

  • Sunday 19 November

    Interfaith service

    Unitarian Chapel, Stockwell Gate, Mansfield, Notts. NG18 1LG. 11.00 – 12.30
    Prayers and readings from major faiths and others, interspersed with music, including Palestinian and Jewish songs. The theme is 'Pursuing Peace and Harmony'.…

  • Monday 20 November

    Shine a light competition

    Myton School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PJ
    Students will create lanterns with shared religious teachings on them.…

  • Wednesday 22 November

    Kirtan, Hymns and poetry for peace and wisdom in our time

    Norwood Hall, Norwood Green Road, Southall, UB2 4LA. 17.30 – 19.00
    In these changing and difficult times, the British Sikh Consultative Forum and Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Southall will hold an Interfaith event to pray for guidance, wisdom and for a peaceful future for all our communities.
    As always,…

Inter Faith Week is open to all. Listing of events on this site does not imply support or endorsement of events or of their organising bodies by the Inter Faith Network or partners. This list is provided for information. While all efforts have been made to check details, the Inter Faith Network is not responsible for the accuracy of information supplied by event organisers or for the content of events. See the website terms of use.

Please indicate your consent to this site’s use of cookies

Some cookies are required for our site to function. Cookies are also used for further functionality and performance. Please see our privacy and cookies page to find out more, and manage your consent at any time.