Activities calendar

The calendar below shows activity information linked to Inter Faith Week 2024. 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.

  • Friday 8 November

    Book launch: Green Theology—emerging 21st-Century Muslim and Christian discourses on ecology

    Faculty of Divinity, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9BS. 18.00 – 19.00
    Framed by an introduction and afterword, this new volume reflects on environmental issues in the context of the current climate emergency, with articles from diverse denominations and schools of thought. It provides a unique intellectual space for international experts in the two theological worlds as well as specialists in science and architecture to discuss the most pressing matters of ecology and care for the earth. This model of interreligious and interdisciplinary collaboration is likely to help scholars network even more closely, both inside their home traditions and with their theological neighbours. At this Cambridge launch event, a discussion of the book will be presented by Professor Lejla Demiri (Tübingen) and Dr Tim Winter (Cambridge). …

  • Saturday 9 November

    Symposium: Religious entanglements in modern South Asia

    Alison Richard Building, 7 West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DP & via Zoom. 9.30 – 16.30
    A one-day symposium convened by Dr Ankur Barua (Cambridge) and visiting fellow Dr Soumen Mukherjee (Presidency University, Kolkata). Professor Faisal Devji (Oxford) will deliver the keynote. There will then be 60-minute panels on themes including Texts, contexts, and identities; Reformists, revivalists, and beyond; Religion, society, and literary traditions; and South Asian religions, interreligious exchanges, and global pathways. Attendees may choose between online or on site attendance. This event is hosted at the Centre for Research in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CRASSH) with additional support from the Cambridge Interfaith Research Forum (Small Grant scheme) and the Teape Trust.

  • Sunday 10 November

    Whole year assemblies

    Bingley Grammar School, BD16 2RS. 8.30 – Friday 15 November 9.00
    All year groups will be given an assembly promoting InterFaith Week from the Head of Religious Studies, involving modelling and promoting pro-active interfaith dialogue without emphasis on trying to persuade others of our beliefs.
    I will be asking Y11 students to get involved in the assemblies to see if they would like to model an example of interfaith dialogue. If this is unsuccessful, I will show a video provided by the InterFaith network.…

  • Monday 11 November

    Poetry and Art Competition

    Barnfield Primary School, Silkstream Road, HA8 0DA
    Our school will be holiding a competition to recognise the importance of celebrating people from all kinds of beliefs and backgrounds. Children will also have an assembly where Interfaith Week will be launched.…

    Interfaith Week Flag Raising

    Barking Town Hall, 1 Clockhouse Ave, Barking IG11 7LU
    The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham invites our local community to join us in celebrating the beginning of Interfaith Week on 11 November. This special occasion highlights the positive contributions of various faiths to our community, fosters a deeper understanding of different religious beliefs, and acknowledges the common values we share.
    Deputy Leader Saima Ashraf and local faith leaders will deliver speeches, and students from Gascoigne Primary School will perform short musical pieces to mark the week.



    Zero-Waste Community Leadership Training webinar

    online webinar. 12.30 – 14.00
    Zero Waste Community Leadership Training
    The course is designed to empower aspiring community leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to galvanise their communities to reduce waste.
    The course has two parts:
    1) A webinar about waste reduction in Barnet
    2) An in-person training about community outreach
    Zero Waste webinar
    The webinar is free to attend, and anyone can join us. It teaches why we must reduce our waste and hyper consumption, and how to do so in Barnet. Register on Eventbrite
    • How is domestic waste disposed in Barnet
    • What's to be found in bins of London residents
    • What is the circular economy and the 5Rs of waste reduction
    • Why can't we rely on recycling and on waste incineration
    • The top reasons to reduce our consumption and our waste -
    • How to prioritise your waste reduction efforts
    • Ways to reduce waste in eight waste streams: Food waste, food packaging and storage, apparel, electronics, home care, personal care, parties/festivals and young families.
    The webinar is presented by environmental community organiser Shiri Atsmon (Our Home Our Planet CIC, www.ecoshowandtell.org)…

    Zero-Waste Community Leadership Training webinar

    . 12.30 – 14.00
    Zero Waste Community Leadership Training
    The course is designed to empower aspiring community leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to galvanise their communities to reduce waste.
    The course has two parts:
    1) A webinar about waste reduction in Barnet
    2) An in-person training about community outreach
    Zero Waste webinar
    The webinar is free to attend, and anyone can join us. It teaches why we must reduce our waste and hyper consumption, and how to do so in Barnet. Register on Eventbrite
    • How is domestic waste disposed in Barnet
    • What's to be found in bins of London residents
    • What is the circular economy and the 5Rs of waste reduction
    • Why can't we rely on recycling and on waste incineration
    • The top reasons to reduce our consumption and our waste -
    • How to prioritise your waste reduction efforts
    • Ways to reduce waste in eight waste streams: Food waste, food packaging and storage, apparel, electronics, home care, personal care, parties/festivals and young families.
    The webinar is presented by environmental community organiser Shiri Atsmon (Our Home Our Planet CIC, www.ecoshowandtell.org)…

  • Tuesday 12 November

    Book launch: The Illustrated Cairo Genizah

    Heffers Bookshop, 20 Trinity Street Cambridge CB2 1TY. 18.00 – 19.00
    Join authors Nick Posegay and Melonie Schmierer-Lee for a visual journey through over 125 years’ Cambridge Genizah research, complete with surprising tales of coexistence and interaction. Almost 1000 years ago, the Jews of Old Cairo began to place their worn-out books and scrolls into a hidden storage room - a genizah - of their synagogue. Over the years, they added all sorts of writings to the pile, sacred and secular texts alike. When the chamber was emptied at the end of the 19th century, it held hundreds of thousands of paper and parchment fragments. Now known as the “Cairo Genizah” , it has become one of the most important sources of knowledge for the history of the Middle East and the Mediterranean world. This book offers the first illustrated introduction to the unique collection of Cairo Genizah manuscripts at Cambridge University Library. …

  • Wednesday 13 November

    Interfaith staff Question Time Panel

    Princethorpe College, Lemington Road,Rugby CV23 9PX
    Staff from our school community are going to take part in an interfaith question time panel with our year 10 students.
    Students will have the opportunity to ask staff about their faith/beliefs.
    -Charity Donation- to Coventry Refugee Centre
    -Refectory school menu adapted to reflect cuisines form different cultures …

    Safeguarding in Faith Settings: When, Why, and How to Report Child Protection Concerns

    Tower Hamlets Town Hall, 160 Whitechapel Road, LONDON, E1 1BJ. 10.00 – 12.00
    Safeguarding in Faith Settings: When, Why, and How to Report Child Protection Concerns
    Networking opportunity for faith organisations to hear about their roles and responsibilities in CHILDREN'S SAFEGUARDING.
    We have developed a flyer for this event. …

    Eco Volunteering Fair

    Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT. 11.00 – 14.00
    Stronger Together Eco Volunteering Fair

    Do you have a some spare time? Would you like to make a difference in your local community?

    Join us for the Eco Volunteering Fair at Middlesex University on Thursday 14th November from 11am to 2pm. Visit a variety of stands offering volunteering opportunities across Barnet. Whether it is gardening, helping out at London Zoo, beekeeping or just being a good neighbour and keeping fit, come along and find out more.

    This is a free event which ties in with the principles of Mitzvah Day 2024, themed this year as Stronger Together. See you there!

    Zero-Waste Community Leadership Training

    Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT. 17.30 – 20.00
    Zero Waste Community Leadership application deadline is 10th November 2024.
    The course is designed to empower aspiring community leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to galvanise their communities to reduce waste.
    The course has two parts:
    1) A webinar about waste reduction in Barnet
    2) An in-person training about community outreach, which will take place on Wednesday, 13th November, 5:30-8pm: Middlesex University, room CG51, The Burroughs , Hendon NW4 4BT. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1038974579937
    The Zero Waste Community Leadership requires the potential attendees to apply. The application is short and can be done on this form: https://forms.gle/JgKZ8hBBdApKbeHVA

    Interfaith Contributions towards Sustainable Development Goals

    . 19.00 – 20.00
    Interfaith Contribution towards Sustainable Development Goals: Collaboration Opportunities

    On 24 September 2024, RfPUK presented its working model and ongoing work at a SDGs Conference #UNGA79 in New York City. We have long held the belief that SDGs are tangible, actionable and measurable goals to bring sustainable peace.

    As part of 2024 Inter Faith Week activities, we want to share the way we incorporate SDGs into our programmes with the UK interfaith community, and open up discussion of how our CIO foundational model can partner interfaith organisations to maximise our impact in our society for a just and sustainable society for all.…

  • Thursday 14 November

    Eco Volunteering Fair

    Middlesex University, The Burroughs, Hendon, Lonon, NW4 4BT. 11.00 – 14.00
    Stronger Together Eco Volunteering Fair

    Do you have a some spare time? Would you like to make a difference in your local community?

    Join us for the Eco Volunteering Fair at Middlesex University on Thursday 14th November from 11am to 2pm. Visit a variety of stands offering volunteering opportunities across Barnet. Whether it is gardening, helping out at London Zoo, beekeeping or just being a good neighbour and keeping fit, come along and find out more.

    This is a free event which ties in with the principles of Mitzvah Day 2024, themed this year as Stronger Together. See you there!

  • Saturday 16 November

    Interfaith Moot - The Divine Feminine

    The Towers Inn (in the private family room), 636 Walsall Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B42 1EY. 11.30 – 14.30
    Join us for our third annual Interfaith gathering.

    This year we'd like to invite everyone to experience a Pagan moot. Our topic will focus on The Divine Feminine;
    ???? What is the Divine Feminine
    ???? The Pagan Goddess; Maiden, Mother and Crone
    ???? Women in Spiritualism
    ???? Feminine energy, Lilith, Celtic Goddesses
    ???? Women in Christianity and the Mother God

    As well as the above talks we'll have discussion time in a friendly, relaxed and welcoming environment.

    Tea and coffee will be provided and everyone is welcome to join us for lunch afterwards.

    So we can make sure the room is set up with enough space for everyone, please confirm your place by 12 noon on 31 October by emailing anniej.5@outlook.com

  • Sunday 17 November

    “Open House” and the Friends Meeting House, Leicester

    Quaker Meeting House, 16 Queens Road, Leicester, LE2 1WP. 12.30 – 15.00
    A chance to visit Leicester Meeting House (Quakers). Light refreshments, tours and a chance to ask questions. …

  • Thursday 13 February

    Conference

    Dubai,UAE. 9.00 – Saturday 15 February 18.00
    We are elated to announce the much-anticipated International Meet & Expo on Environmental Science & Applications, a revolutionary event slated to take place in Dubai, UAE from February 13-15, 2025.…

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