Hats of Faith 2020
Online
A 5min 18 sec video explaining the Jewish headgear “kippah” collection I have and use. Aimed at younger children.
Part of the virtual “Hats of Faith” project set up in the Wirral for schools for Interfaith Week.
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Activities calendar (Online activities)
The calendar below shows activity information linked to Inter Faith Week 2020. Many 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.
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Sunday 1 November
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Wednesday 4 November
NTU Faith - interfaith Week Celebration Event
Nottingham UK. 22.52 – 23.59
NTU Faith will be bringing together a range of diverse faith traditions for an inclusive and exciting inter faith celebration during Interfaith Week 2020. There will be the opportunity to hear how different faith traditions come together for the common… -
Friday 6 November
A Visual History of the Hajj from the Khalili Collections
Tintagel House 92 Albert Embankment London SE1 7TY. 0.00 – Monday 30 November 0.00
A UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, Professor Sir David Khalili, has been a champion of interfaith understanding and intercultural harmony and appreciation. As an Iranian Jew who has assembled the world’s largest collection of Islamic Art and is knighted by two Popes,…Tour of Bradford Interfaith Centre
BD4 8RG
Children from Reception at Lower Fields Primary Academy had a virtual visitor from Bradford Interfaith Centre. They learnt all about the Hindu celebration Diwali through stories, songs and dance.… -
Sunday 8 November
Message for humanity
UK (Online)
"Epidemics, Pandemics, Natural disasters have always afflicted humans since we first sprawled across the globe.
Many of these outbreaks may have taught us an important lesson or even served as a harsh reminder… Or have they?
At…Quotes about different faiths
Windsor and Maidenhead (online). 0.00 – 23.59
Each day during Inter Faith Week, Windsor and Maidenhead Community Forum will be sharing a quote from a different faith, as well as information about key dates/ festivals for that faith. …Sacred Spaces and Special Things
Bradford UK. 0.00 – 0.00
This year for Interfaith Week we have put together some resources and activities based on our popular Interfaith themed Cathedral visits, but which may be accessed via the internet in your own classroom or other learning space.
Inter Faith Week daily Facebook series on different faiths
UK. 0.00 – 0.00
Daily Facebook posts about different faiths.…Sharing faith stories
UK. 0.00 – Sunday 15 November 15.00
Aviva has been celebrating Inter Faith Week by encouraging members of its staff Origins Community Group to share their faith stories across the company and set up their own faith communities to provide an opportunity for connection. It has also…Sharing reflections
Trowers and Hamlins. 0.00 – Sunday 15 November 0.00
Trowers & Hamlins has been sharing reflections on Inter Faith Week from staff and partners, including members of its staff Inter Faith Network on social media during the Week.…Exploring traditions and celebrations of different faith communities
Neath Port Talbot Council Civic Centre, Port Talbot Wales SA13 1PJ
As part of Interfaith week, we are celebrating the interfaith community by having a look at different traditions and celebrations happening this time of the year for different faith communities. Facebook series with posts about different faith celebrations.…Resources to help children learn about different faiths
Northern Ireland. 0.00 – Sunday 15 November 0.00
Twinkl Northern Ireland are sharing resources during Inter Faith Week to help children learn more about different faiths.…Inter Faith Week 2020: The First Day on EAVA FM
EAVA FM, 111 Ross Walk, Leicester LE4 5HH. 15.00 – 18.00
Special three-hour radio show hosted by George Merchant Ballentyne, marking the launch of Inter Faith Week 2020. Music, inspirational readings, phone-in guests etc.… -
Monday 9 November
Diwali - Bandi Chhor Divas
Kirklees (online). 0.00 – Friday 13 November 0.00
Learning about Diwali in the Sikh community and how it is celebrated in Kirklees. This is Kirklees Staff event. …Mosque-Church conversations pilot
UK (online)
This pilot programme is designed to initiate conversations between local mosques and churches in advance of National Inter Faith Week. Small groups of leaders and members from the paired churches and mosques will use this opportunity to learn more about…Online Faith Poster Exhibition
1 Trevelyan Square, Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6AE
Online Faith Poster Exhibition will be made up of a number of faith posters to showcase awareness of different faiths during Inter Faith Week…Faith-a-licious Cookbook Display
1 Trevelyan Square, Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6AE
NHS Digital colleagues will have the opportunity to cook / bake items which are either faith related or culturally important. Recipes and images will be published during Inter Faith Week in the form of a cookbook. …Judaism assembly & workshop
St Margaret's School, Stoke Golding. 10.00 – 11.15
Inter Faith Week assembly & workshop…Port talks for Interfaith Week
WC1N 2AB. 19.00 – Thursday 12 November 0.00
Nightly talks by Zoom on: Christianity, Islam, Jainism and Judaism, their faith, culture and traditions…Buddhism in the 21st Century
York (online). 19.30 – 20.45
Buddhist responses to world events in 2020. Hosted by Peter Harvey, on behalf of York Buddhist Network with contributions from Buddhist groups meeting in York. The event is on zoom. Please email yorkbuddhistnetwork@gmail.com prior to the event to obtain a…Meditation lesson with sr Jinho
Bristol University (online)
A meditation lesson as part of Inter Faith Week at Bristol SU… -
Tuesday 10 November
Online tours of local places of worship
Students’ Union, Bath Spa University, Newton Park, Bath BA2 9BN
Tours of local places of worship on Youtube as part of Bath Spa University SU Inter Faith Week.…Faith during the coronavirus pandemic - blog post and linked social media
UK. 0.00 – Sunday 15 November 0.00
To mark Inter Faith Week, Age UK interviewed 5 older people of faith about their experiences of faith during the coronavirus pandemic, including lockdown. This resulted in a special blog post, as well as linked social media posts. https://www.ageuk.org.uk/discover/2020/11/the-role-of-faith-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/…Foundation Stones Interfaith Workshop
. 11.00 – 12.00
The UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation invites you to take part in a Foundation Stones stone painting workshop as part of Inter Faith Week 2020.
Paint and share a Foundation Stone live on Zoom and then contribute…Islam assembly & workshop
St Margaret's School, Stoke Golding. 11.00 – 12.15
Inter Faith Week assembly & workshop…Interfaith Debate
Leeds University Union. 17.00 – 18.00
Come along and discuss some of the bid questions in a safe and friendly environment. You are very welcome if you just want to listen too!…Quaker introduction – Faith and Practice
Sunderland (via Zoom). 18.00 – 19.15
This event for Sunderland Inter Faith Week 2020 will form an introduction to Quaker Faith and Practice. Whether you don't know anything about Quakerism or you would like to find out more to add to what you already know this… -
Wednesday 11 November
Hinduism - Assembly & Workshop
St Margaret's School, Stoke Golding. 11.00 – 12.15
Inter Faith Week assembly & workshop…Virtual Buddhist Meditation Session
1 Trevelyan Square, Boar Ln, Leeds LS1 6AE. 11.30 – 12.15
The Multifaith Network would like you to attend a Virtual Buddhist Meditation Session on the 11th November which will be led by the Jamyang Buddhist Centre in Leeds. The session introduces a method for developing calm abiding meditation using methods,…Antisemitism and anti-Muslim hate discrimination training
London . 12.30 – 14.00
A free bespoke awareness training session for Councillors, faith leaders and those working in the community. …Virtual Faith Crawl
Bristol University (online). 15.00 – 17.00
The Faith Crawl is one of our most popular events of the year. Normally, we travel around to different local faith centres in Bristol with a group of between 10 to 35 people. This year, the faith crawl is going…My Faith – its position within the University of York and the City
York (online). 18.00 – 19.00
Student speakers from different faiths give personal views and reflect on the mood of their Society or link it with COVID19. Contact: yorkinterfaithgroup@gmail.com …Panel event: Challenging Misconceptions
Bristol University (online). 18.00 – 19.30
Join representives from our faith societies openly discussing stereotypes and misconceptions about their faith traditions.
If you have a question for the panel, submit it here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DTDR69W
Co-chaired by Kavya Sharma and Shoshana Cohen…Faith in LGBT+ Community
UK (online). 18.00 – 19.00
Mosiac LGBT+ Young Persons' Trust has put together an event 'Faith in LGBT+ Community' for this Inter Faith Week hoping to elevate the voices for inclusion, respect and dignity. During the webinar that is due to take place over Zoom…Introduction to Buddhism
Sunderland (online). 18.00 – 19.15
This event will provide attendees with an introduction to Buddhism, hosted by Graeme Jobes.
…Foundation Stones Interfaith Workshop
N19 4DR. 19.00 – 20.00
The UK Holocaust Memorial Foundation invites you to take part in a Foundation Stones stone painting workshop as part of Inter Faith Week 2020.
Paint and share a Foundation Stone live on Zoom and then contribute…Discover the Celebration of Diwali: The Festival of Lights
Barnet, London (online). 19.30 – 0.00
What you always wanted to know about Diwali (but were too afraid to ask!). A unique opportunity to appreciate and celebrate this Festival of Light in Song, Dance, Words and Virtual food!… -
Thursday 12 November
Diwali in Harrow
Headstone Manor & Museum, Pinner View, Harrow, London, HA2 6PX
To mark Diwali this year, Headstone Manor & Museum are delighted to share an online exhibition documenting the festival celebrated in Harrow. The online exhibition features stories from individuals and businesses based in Harrow, representing various faiths who celebrate Diwali.…Hidden History of Faith; The Working Class Victorian Muslim - With Jewish and Christian Footsteps
HD47DP. 11.00 – 12.00
ONLINE TALK: Victorian England; Robert Stanley was a respectable, northern working-class man.
He grew up within Ashton’s Christian Israelite sect – who strictly followed Jewish (Mosaic) Law.
Robert was self-educated and became a grocer and tea-trader. He joined…Digital Talking Society
Pendle (online). 11.00 – 13.00
This year, to mark Interfaith Week taking place from 8-15th November, we would like you to join us for a community conversation to explore;
How have interfaith relations been impacted by Covid -19 and what does this mean for…Interfaith Irish Dancing
Leeds University Union. 17.00 – 18.30
This one is just for fun! An Irish dancing class aimed at complete beginners. Come and learn a new skill in lockdown!…‘Interfaith Experiences’: A Panel Discussion + Q&A
Durham University, Palatine Centre, Stockton Road, Durham, DH1 3LE. 18.00 – 19.30
With speakers who have participated in various forms of interfaith dialogue, we will explore the impact of this on their own faith, their faith communities and the wider world. Hosted by five student faith societies forming the Durham Interfaith Student…Commemorating the Bosnian Genocide through Inter-Faith Dialogue
UK. 18.00 – 23.59
In honour of Inter-faith week, Remembering Srebrenica is hosting a webinar on the importance of faith and inter-faith events and activities.
It has been 25 years since the genocide against Bosnian-Muslims was enacted by Serb forces and…Finding Peace during the Pandemic
Solihull (online). 19.00 – 20.00
As part of National Inter Faith Week and in these very difficult times, we wanted to create an opportunity for sharing and learning about what has helped some people to find Peace during the Pandemic so far. Speakers from different…URC Youth Trialogue Discussion
Online. 19.00 – 20.00
Three panellists from different faiths (Muslim, Jewish and Christian) will be discussing together to celebrate their faith and enable greater interfaith understanding.
Viewers can take part in the programme live, using Slido, to send in their comments and questions…The Precious Gift of End of Life Care
Wesley Hall, Leicester LE2 0GN. 19.30 – 20.30
A special online event to understand the importance of spiritual and cultural requirements for palliative/end of life care BAME patients.
The evening, hosted by Zfit in Association with Wesley Hall will feature sessions from:
Professor Christina Faull –… -
Friday 13 November
Inter Faith Week Virtual Forum
Birmingham. 0.00 – 0.00
A virtual Faiths Forum with representatives from different religions and beliefs in Birmingham. Topics such as Covid-19, racism and free speech. Video for later use in RE lessons. With: Gen Kelsang Leksang - Resident Teacher, Kadampa Buddhist Centre; Rabbi Dr…Workshop for faith leaders on keeping young people safe
31 Royal Hill, Greenwich, London SE10 8RR. 0.00 – 0.00
A workshop for Faith leaders about keeping Young People safe with inputs from ReSET, Greenwich Council, Fearless and Crimestoppers.
…Domestic Abuse Awareness training for Church and Faith Group Leaders in Colchester
Rowan House, 33 Sheepen Road, Colchester Essex CO3 3WG. 14.00 – 15.00
During Inter Faith Week, Colchester Borough Council in partnership with J9 Domestic Abuse Initiative are offering a free online training session to local church and faith group leaders. The training session is intended to raise awareness and increase knowledge and… -
Saturday 14 November
Wellbeing Café
Weston-super-Mare (online). 12.00 – 13.00
The North Somerset BME Network is a CIO (Registered Charity No: 1162483) that has been running for over 14 years. Based in Weston-super-Mare, it supports communities in all parts of the North Somerset district. This weekly online via Zoom Wellbeing… -
Sunday 15 November
Virtual Scripture Reasoning Event
Huddersfield. 16.00 – 17.00
A fresh approach to modern day inter-faith dialogue which puts scripture at the heart of the conversation.
Join us in promoting cohesion within the community! …Watford Interfaith Pilgrimage
WD3 3AS on Zoom. 16.00 – 17.30
The pilgrimage is an online version of Watford's usual interfaith pilgrimage for Inter Faith Week, with video tours and descriptions of eleven places of worship in Watford and further afield. Faith leaders will speak about their worship and buildings, and… -
Wednesday 18 November
Fostering Friendship meeting
17 Park Avenue, Hove BN3 5RF (Sec). 17.00 – 18.00
Brighton & Hove Interfaith Contact Group holds monthly online meetings to foster friendship and understanding between people of different faiths, including those of no particular religious faith. This meeting falls very close to National Inter Faith Week and we will…
