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.
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 there will be food and soft drinks to facilitate vital communal networking.…
Clifton Bridge area of York. Details from Penny yorkinterfaithgroup@gmail.com. 10.30 – 12.30
York Interfaith members & friends will be weeding, planting and clearing the York Interfaith plots.…
Blean Woods Nature Reserve Rough Common Road, Canterbury CT2 9DD. 10.30 – 12.30
The walk is just under a mile and there will be three short stops at resting places to share readings and poems about trees from different faith and belief traditions. …
St Faith's Parish Hall, West Parade, Lincoln LN1 1QL. 11.00 – 13.00
Our monthly Chat Café is celebrating Interfaith Week with a "Peace and Harmony Day" We will have small displays from members of the Lincolnshire Faith Council, as well as brief talks from community faith representatives and shared words of peace.…
Maidenhead Library, St Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1QU. 12.00 – 15.00
'A Living Library creates a safe place for conversations that can challenge stereotypes and prejudices through dialogue.'
Come along and ask questions of representatives from the following faiths and beliefs:
Baháʼí, Brahma Kumaris, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Humanism, Islam, Judaism, Sikhism…
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.…
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 the afternoon and our historic Undercroft will be specially illuminated for the event. We also encourage you to come and share our delicious Indian lunch, prepared by the Brooke Cafe, at our festive communal tables in the atrium.…
War Memorial Garden, Leeman Road, York YO26 4ZF. 9.00 – 13.00
Representatives from local faith groups will attend the York Parade, Service and Laying of Wreaths at the war memorial as well as other services in the city.…
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 schedule a convenient tour for your group - or join an existing scheduled tour.
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Norwich City Centre, above the Market Place in front of City Hall. . 10.30 – 11.15
In Norwich wreaths of poppies will be laid at the War Memorial outside City Hall. We have been invited for the first time to lay a wreath, and will do so for those who have given their lives as allies from many countries and many faiths. Interfaith members Gayatri Verma representing Hindus, and Ujjal Kular representing Sikhs, and Junior Campbell representing Caribbean veterans, will join me, David Griffith, Chair and representing other faiths and worldviews at the ceremony. You are welcome to be there.
There is then a veterans march to the Cathedral for those who wish to attend their service. …
Kirklees Library
Drop-in activities for children and their carer(s) to celebrate. Whilst you’re in the library take a look at Dewey number 200-299 and borrow a book. …
Woodhatch Place Reigate RH28EF. 11.00 – 14.00
This is the staff inter faith group for Surrey County Council. We are hosting various speakers on the day followed by lunch. …
Dudley Council House 4 Priory Rd, Dudley DY1 1HF. 12.00 – 13.30
Come join other faith leaders from across Dudley Borough. We will be joined by a guest speaker TBC. Refreshments will be provided. …
Bishop Street Methodist Church, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester LE1 6AF. 12.00 – 13.00
The St Philip's Centre in Leicester is holding a series of talks on different faiths during Inter Faith Week.
The first talk is on Judaism with Tony.…
University of Manchester Students' Union, Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PR. 12.30 – 13.30
Join us as we gather together for conversation and community building over lunch. (Halal, Kosher, and Vegan options will be provided.) Open to students from all faiths and backgrounds. We would love for you to join us! …
Bishop Street Methodist Church, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester LE1 6AF. 12.00 – 13.00
Part of a series of talks on different faiths during Inter Faith Week.
A talk on Islam, with Rehana. …
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 for our tree.…
Middlesex University, The Ricketts Quadrangle, The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4BT
As the sad and horrific events unfold in the Middle East, it is even more important that staff and students feel safe and supported on campus and in the wider community. Islamophobia Awareness Month is a national campaign to remove misunderstandings about Islam and Muslims living in the UK. The University’s Changing the Culture initiative and Report.It.To.Stop.It. campaign highlight the role that all of us can play in working together to stop all forms of hate crime, be it islamophobia, antisemitism, racism, homophobia, etc. The Islamophobia Awareness Month national touring exhibition, brought to you by the Middlesex University Inter Faith Network in the Quad. Through mutual understanding we can individually and collectively make a difference!
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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 all faiths to show the diversity we share in Leicester.…
AUB Library, Arts University Bournemouth, 7 Fern Barrow, Wallisdown, Poole, BH12 5HH. 12.00 – 13.30
This is a human library event with a variety of human “books” of different faith and belief backgrounds. They will be available to “borrow” to hear their stories. It is hosted in AUB Library, but is for students from both AUB & BU, and is led by Ruth Wells, chaplain of the shared Faith & Reflection Centre. This session will be repeated at 15:30 for those who can't make this lunchtime slot.…
Bishop Street Methodist Church, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester LE1 6AF. 12.00 – 13.00
Part of a series of talks on different faiths during Inter Faith Week.
Talk on Sikhism, with Surinder …
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 and Student Support…
Hinsley Room Morpeth Terrace SW1 1HP. 13.30 – 15.00
Discussion of the last chapter of Pope Francis's "Fratelli Tutti" on caring for one's neighbour and how to interpret this chapter today.…
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.…
AUB Library, Arts University Bournemouth, 7 Fern Barrow, Wallisdown, Poole, BH12 5HH. 15.30 – 17.00
This is a human library event with a variety of human “books” of different faith and belief backgrounds. They will be available to “borrow” to hear their stories. It is hosted in AUB Library, but is for students from both AUB & BU, and is led by Ruth Wells, chaplain of the shared Faith & Reflection Centre. This session is a repeat of the one at 12:00 for those who can't make the lunchtime slot.…
Business School Atrium, Oxtalls Campus, Oxtalls Lane Gloucester, GL2 9HW . 17.30 – 20.00
This event will be held at the University of Gloucershire's Oxtall's business centre atrium. There will be 4 interviews with people who have had to relocate, focusing on how their faith helped them to cope and how the faith community has welcomed them, each one ending with a short prayer from their faith tradition. Plenty of time between each one to network and enjoy free finger food prepared by Gloucester's English language school. The evening will end with a poem written by our Vice-Chair Atique Miah. …
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.…
Farleigh Hospice, North Court Road, Chelmsford CM1 7FH. 19.00 – 21.00
The event will be hosted by Farleigh Hospice, one of the Covenant’s signatories, to learn more about its work with faith-based organisations. In addition information will be shared focusing on the wider activity of the Covenant. There will also be an opportunity to network with other faith-based and public service organisations from across Essex.
Light refreshments will be available.
The Essex Faith Covenant is a joint commitment to a shared set of principles that guide engagement between faith communities and public services. It aims to promote open, practical working and strengthen community cohesion.
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Meeting House, University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QF. 19.00 – 20.30
In a world where religious conflict is front page news and the number of people who identify as religious is declining, is the chasm of understanding between people of different faiths and atheists and agnostics growing wider? Can people of diverse religious affiliations find shared values and build partnerships for the common good, or are our disagreements too vast?
In this event, professor, author, and activist Chris Stedman will share his story of seeking common ground with the religious as an atheist. Then, in conversation with University of Sussex Lead Chaplain James Croft, he'll discuss what theists and nontheists can gain from being in dialogue, the differences between the interfaith movements in the United States and United Kingdom, and how people of different faiths and those of nonreligious beliefs can work together to improve the world we all share.…
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 heritage tour! Free refreshments are available. Book your tickets via: tinyurl.com/ifwtc23…
Middlesex University, The Quad, College Building, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT. 11.30 – 14.30
The Eco Show and Tell sustainability fair is coming to Middlesex University on Thursday November 16th! The event is organised together with Barnet Multi-Faith Forum, Middlesex University Inter Faith Network, North London Waste Authority, and is also part of the national week-long Inter Faith Week. We are delighted to shine a light on sustainability issues during this important week.
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Bishop Street Methodist Church, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester LE1 6AF. 12.00 – 13.00
One of a series of talks on different faiths during Inter Faith Week.
Talk on the Baha'i faith, with George. …
Carmel College, Prescot Road, St Helens, Merseyside, WA10 3AG. 12.00 – 14.30
Visitors of different faiths, as well as students will join our college community for a vegan lunch, with chance to chat and connect.
We will then move to the library for a 'speed-faith' format, where students can move around different stations, chatting to our faith hosts and asking questions.…
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.…
The Tank, St George's Square, Park Mall, Ashford. 19.00 – 20.30
We will hear short reflections on the theme of Peace from people of all faiths and none. There will also be music. We will then walk together to the Picturehouse Cinema Cafe, Elwick Place, to enjoy coffee, cake and conversation.…
Morden Salvation Army, 21 Crown Lane, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5BY. 19.00 – 21.00
Home is a fundamental concept that transcends borders and cultures. It's a place of safety, belonging, and community.
In the United Kingdom, housing justice is a pressing concern. Skyrocketing housing prices, a shortage of affordable housing, and systemic inequalities have left countless families facing homelessness, displacement, and insecurity. It's a crisis that demands our collective attention and action.
In this enlightening Scriptural Reasoning event, we invite you to engage in a thoughtful exploration of the theme of 'home' through the process of Scriptural Reasoning, an inter faith dialogue method that brings together individuals from diverse religious backgrounds to study and discuss sacred texts.
We will begin the evening by sharing a delicious Syrian meal together.…
Bishop Street Methodist Church, 10A Bishop Street, Leicester LE1 6AF. 12.00 – 13.00
One of a series of talks on different faiths during Inter Faith Week. A talk on Hinduism, with Nima.
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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 or quotations from their faith in an appropriate language to take home or to give to the public.
There will be an opportunity to engage with each other as the spirals are created.…
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. …
Global Cooperation House, 65-69 Pound Lane, London, NW10 2HH. 16.00 – 18.00
We will hold discussions on inspiring leadership, refugee voices, the effects of social media and eco matters. This event is for young people of all faiths and none. The discussion will be followed by a light supper. …
York St, John University. 17.00 – 20.30
This event is organised by the Hindu & Sikh Faith Advisors from the University of York St John. …
Walthamstow Wetlands, 2 Forest Road, N17 9NH. 10.00 – 15.00
Join London Wildlife Trust team on the reserve for a morning and/or afternoon of practical conservation activities. You could be weaving hazel fencing, scything meadows or building bird boxes. Whatever we get up to, you will be contributing towards the protection of this vital greenspace for the wildlife that live here and the people who enjoy it.…
Quaker Meeting House, 16 Queens Road Leicester, LE2 1WP. 14.00 – 16.00
Would you like to get together with a small group of interested people in a friendly, relaxed environment and chat about a subject which is often hard hard to talk about or taboo in today’s society? …
Enfield Town Park EN2 6TJ. 14.30 – 16.30
A walk around Enfield Town Park with stops for prayers and readings from sacred texts. The theme will be "Words of Hope". The walk will last an hour and will be followed by tea / coffee at Trinity Church…
Shree Ghanapathy Temple & Sai Mandir, 125-133 Effra Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 8PU. 15.00 – 17.00
Guests will be welcome to join us for our normal Sunday Service in the Sai Mandir, including a celebration of Ladies' Day and the Interfaith Service. The service will consist of readings, prayers and songs by members of other faiths in the Borough, ending with refreshments and an opportunity to continue our interfaith dialogue.
As we will be celebrating Ladies' Day, which falls on the same day, our lady devotees will be leading the religious service, which will include a talk on Breast Cancer Awareness.
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Myton School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PJ
Students will create lanterns with shared religious teachings on them.…
Town Hall, Rotherham, S60 2TH. 16.00 – 18.00
The event will start at 4.30pm with a welcome by the Mayor. The event will focus on bringing a more peaceful atmosphere to our town.…
Holy Angels Church Hall, Wicker Lane, Hale Barns WA15 0HF.. 19.30 – 21.00
A lecture in memory of AIG founder Alf Keeling: "Who is my neighbour?" by Kevin Jaquiss, Methodist Church local preacher. It is about families arriving at Ashley Hotel in Hale in search of asylum, and what the local community are doing to support them.…
Walmsley Unitarian Chapel, Blackburn Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL7 9PR. 11.00 – 12.00
Unitarian service embracing interfaith, providing insight into different faiths and beliefs. Attendance is free and all are welcome. Light refreshments will be made available afterwards. …
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