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.…
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 of different faiths with approximately 20-25 attending.
There will a small presentation on Diwali itself, before we have fun and games.
Producing Rangoli patterns, painting clay diya lights followed by a visit to the temple.
The children will take away with them knowledge of another faith, and the festival of Diwali. They will also be given a little surprise pack containing Diwali goodies. …
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.…
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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York Mosque, Bull Lane, York YO10 3EN. 18.00 – 19.30
York Mosque invites you to join them for a one-of-a-kind experience that takes viewers back 1,400 years via a seven minute immersive experience and an Islamic Beliefs talk.…
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.…
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.…
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. …
Oasis Multi-Faith Centre at UCLan. Kirkham Street, Preston PR1 2XQ
Hosted by the Chaplaincy Team of UCLan, representing various worldviews, we have a programme of events for the day:
12.00 – 15.00 Student Centre, Lower Ground Floor
Table-top Displays: Representatives from various world beliefs will host a display and be available to answer questions
17.30 – 19.00 Function Room
Faith and Belief in the 21st Century: Members from the Chaplaincy Team, representing different world views will form a panel to answer questions from the audience and partake in a discussion.
19.30 – 21.00 Function Room
The Common Good: As part of the Lancashire Humanists monthly meeting, we have invited Nick Briggs to lead a discussion on how the concept of the Common Good can contribute to better dialogue in the public sphere.
This meeting is open to people of all beliefs.
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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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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 intricacy, elegance and charm. One of the oldest forms of theatrical dance in the world, it involves the use of storytelling Mudras hand gestures.…
Quaker Friends Meeting House, Stramongate, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4BH. 10.30 – 13.00
AWAZ Cumbria and the Westmorland and Furnes Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Partnership (WFDEIP) present two talks on inter faith. The first talk is by Mike Humphreys, the Chair of SLIF South Lakeland Interfaith Forum. He is an Elder of the Kendal Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his talk is on Religious Freedom. There will also be a talk by Douglas Rathbone, a Congregational Church lay minister and United Reformed Church lay preacher. He has served as Mayor of Kendal and is a member of a local working group looking at Faith Covenants. His talk will be on Faith in Public Life in Kendal in the 1600's. This event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.…
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 …
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.…
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…
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 between those of faith and those of no faith. The event will include exhibitions, music, costume trying, and a visit to the Peace Garden. There will also be a minute of silence for peace in the world.…
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. …
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.…
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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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!
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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.…
Baitul Noor Mosque, 327 Martindale Road, Hounslow, TW4 7HG. 11.00 – 13.00
Come to an interfaith coffee morning, with the chance to see the bookstall and discuss the exhibition - based on the Quranic teachings. The exhibition is on the topic "How to gain Individual, Social and International peace". Attendees can share the moral values of different faiths and schools of thought in a friendly and informal environment. This is an opportunity to make new friends and increase your understanding of other religions. You can also order a copy of the Holy Quran's translation in your own language.…
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. …
Baitul Ghafoor Mosque, 224 Long Lane, B62 9JT, Halesowen. 14.00 – 18.00
We will be holding inter faith activities including: quizzes, exhibitions and discussions.…
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. …
Baitul Ikram Mosque, 95 Avenue Road Extension, Clarendon, Leicester LE2 3EQ. 17.30 – 19.30
Annual Peace Conference of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Leicester 2023. Dignitaries and various guest speakers and a speaker from our community. Event ends with dinner. Theme for this year is: 'Foundations of True Peace'.…
Finchley Methodist Church, 122 Ballards Lane, London, N3 1NB. 10.15 – 12.00
Plant and layer eighteen pollinator-friendly bulbs in a pot to take home. The bulbs will flower beautifully from early spring to late summer 2024.
This Mitzvah Day (good deed day), let's take care of our precious and life-sustaining pollinators, while beautifying our community. The event is open to ALL members of the community from all faiths and none.
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St Mary's Parish Church, Watford High Street, WD18 0EG. 12.30 – 5.30
A pilgrimage walk to five places of worship in Watford. We will assemble at St Mary's Parish Church on Watford High Street. We will call at Al-Zahra Shi'a Muslim Mosque, Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Central Mosque (Sunni). We will finish off at Gurdwara Shri Guru Singh Sabha with a hot meal.…
Friends Meeting House, Greengate, Malton, North Yorkshire . 18.30 – 21.00
"Give Peace a Chance": An inter faith dialogue on Wednesday 22nd November, 6.30 to 9.00 pm.
Inter faith service (One Day, One Day) led by Ordained Minister, with community involvement. The service will last from 4-6pm.
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Myton School, Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PJ
Students will create lanterns with shared religious teachings on them.…
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