Feeding and leading
St Martin of Tours Church, London, E13 9PR. 12.00 – 15.00
Online session about celebrating and encouraging people to work across difference and we use Interfaith week as a stimulus for deeper interfaith engagement. …
Activities calendar
The calendar below shows activity information linked to Inter Faith Week 2022. Some 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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Wednesday 9 November
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Sunday 13 November
The Gurpurb (Birth) of Guru Nanak
Sikh Temple, 207 Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe DN15 7NS. 11.00 – 13.00
Celebrate the Birth of Guru Nanak. Langar (lunch) served. …Interfaith Dialogue
Quaker Meeting House, 150 York Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1QW. 13.00 – 16.00
Join us during the interfaith week for a complimentary lunch, faith experiences, and exhibitions.…Inter Faith Service ‘The Place of Animals in Religions’
Unitarian Church, Bank Street, Rawtenstall, BB4 7QY. 17.00 – 21.00
During this special Inter Faith Week service we are inviting people from different religious traditions to come together for a discussion around the theme of animals and their significance within their faiths. Please come along with a reading from your respective religious texts , bring along an object or a reading (poem, article, etc) that responds to the theme. This is an opportunity to expand our learning and understanding of other faiths traditions that our neighbours practice. …Multi-faith Remembrance Day Service
Brahma Kumaris, World Spiritual University, Harmony House, 122 Ross Walk, Leicester LE4 5HH. 17.30 – 20.30
Service of remembrance involving representatives of diverse cultures and beliefs. Programme includes the Last Post; two minutes silence; wreath-laying ceremony; interfaith prayers; meditation commentary; vegetarian meal to end evening.…Tea, Cake & Quiz
Catholic Chaplaincy, St Cuthbert's RC Church, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL. 19.30 – 21.30
A tea, cake and quiz evening. … -
Monday 14 November
Inter Faith Week Foodbank Collection
The English Martyrs Catholic School & Sixth Form College, Catcote Road TS25 4HA Hartlepool. 0.00 – Thursday 24 November 0.00
As part of our Interfaith week celebrations, we are organising a food collection for St Aidan’s kitchen to help those in our own communities who may need a bit of help this winter. Any contributions would be most welcome, but particularly tinned fruit and tinned vegetables.…Multifaith Foodbank
Dewsbury South Ward, WF12. 9.00 – Sunday 20 November 16.00
Multifaith Community Group run by volunteers supporting the people of Dewsbury who are in need and promoting wellbeing.
When: To be arranged with volunteers
Contact for more details: To volunteer, get in touch via their
Facebook page or email help@dscs.org.uk…Inter Faith Week School Activities
Kepier Academy, Dairy Lane, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear DH4 5BH. 9.00 – Friday 18 November 16.00
At Kepier we are celebrating inter-faith week and have a variety of activities, speakers and live music that learners in years 7, 8 and 9 will have an opportunity to participate in over the week. Some of the activities include: decorating Diya Lamps learning about Hindu traditions; speakers from the Islamic Diversity Centre and the Sikh community will talk to learners about their faith with activities for learners to help them understand their tradition; ‘IGNITE’, and the Christian rock band ‘Social Bean’ will give a concert; and our school chef will serve an extra choice on the menu each day reflecting different faith traditions. Learners will be given the opportunity to ask questions to broaden their understanding of a multi-faith Britain.…Imams/Clergy/Faith Leaders Meeting
Halifax Minster, Causeway, Halifax HX1 1QL. 10.00 – 12.30
This is an annual meeting of the above to come together from the different faiths to talk, share a meal and find ways to work together towards creating community cohesion in the very diverse Calderdale area in West Yorkshire.…Food, Faith and Fiction
Middlesex University, The Grove Building, Room G409, The Burroughs, Hendon, London NW4 4BT. 11.00 – 13.00
A writing workshop celebrating the relationship between food and culture with celebrated Muslim poet Shamim Azad. Facilitated by Dr Ariel Kahn, Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing. You are invited to bring some vegetarian food to share.…Faiths and Beliefs Week begining 14th November to 18th November at Pennine Care Foundation Trust
Pennine Care Foundation Trust, Across 5 sites Stockport; The Meadows, Tameside Buckton Unit, Oldham Forrest House; Rochdale at Birchhill, OL6. 11.00 – Friday 18 November 14.00
We have plans in place for a week of activities across the five boroughs that make up Pennine Care Foundation Trust. These include Stockport, Tameside, Oldham, Bury and Rochdale. We will be having a stall in each borough with a lots of information about the different faith including copies of our new Faith and Culture booklet which will help staff understand the faiths, beliefs and culture of our service users and their carers. Each day we will be focusing on a different Faith Group Monday- Islam in Oldham; Tuesday Judaism in Bury; Wednesday Hindu’s and Sikh’s in Rochdale, Buddhism and Hindus in Tameside and Christianity in Stockport.
…Jain Interfaith Discussion
Jain World Peace Centre, 8 Elm Park Rd, Pinner HA5 3AL. 11.30 – 14.00
An inter inter discussion led by the Jain faith. …Afternoon Tea at Batley Welcome Club
Batley Library, 14 Market Pl, Batley WF17 5DA. 13.00 – 15.00
Afternoon tea for those who participated in the welcome club so far.…Lunchtime Social
Faculty of Divinity, 25 West Rd, Cambridge CB3 9DP. 13.00 – 13.45
Join colleagues from the Cambridge Interfaith Programme for a lunchtime social and learn about the Interfaith Research Forum. This is a brown bag (bring your own lunch) event.
This event will be of particular value to those who are new to the Forum and/or are considering affiliated Membership. …Celebration Meal
Aroma, 56 Church Street, BB11 2DL. 18.30 – 21.30
With speaker Dr Yasara Naheed. Clinical Director for Burnley East Primary Care Network. Speaking about Building Bridges in Burnley. …Student society social run by the Student Christian Movement
Faith and Reflection Centre, Nuffield Theatre Cafe, Building 6, University Road, SO17 1TR. 18.30 – 20.00
A fantastic opportunity to meet students from different faiths or none in an informal setting. Food and drink are provided alongside games.… -
Tuesday 15 November
Inter Faith BReakfast
Bishop's House, Norwich NR3 1SB
To mark Inter Faith Week and COP27 we had representatives of 9 different world faiths for breakfast at Bishop’s House to discuss what our traditions teach us about creation care and how we can work together for the good of the climate and biodiversity in Norfolk.…Open Day with Coffee and Cake
Faith and Reflection Centre, Nuffield Theatre Cafe, Building 6, University Road, SO17 1TR. 10.00 – 17.00
The Faith and Reflection Centre at the University of Southampton is opening its doors for an Open Day. Please come along to chat with the chaplains and faith representatives. Tea, coffee, cake, and biscuits are provided. …Exploring Different Faiths’ Exhibition
University Campus North Lincolnshire, Ashby Road, DN16 1BU. 11.00 – 14.00
Includes exhibition from pupils at Scunthorpe C of E Primary School. There will be coffees and cakes. …Inter Faith Celebration
The College, Bay Campus, Fabian Way, Crymlyn Burrows, Skewen, Swansea SA1 8EN. 11.30 – 14.30
Come and enjoy a variety of activities from a range of different faith groups. There will be:
Arabic, Chinese, and Japanese calligraphy. Japanese origami
Buddhist prayer, chanting to score and general introduction to Buddhism
A short demonstration of Muslim prayer
A pub-style quiz
Henna
Colouring, painting, and traditional/religious clothes for people to try on …Virtual Bring & Share Lunchtime meeting
Wolverhampton, DY3 . 13.00 – 14.00
You are invited to join us at our virtual Bring and Share Lunchtime meeting on Tuesday 15 November 2022 at 1.00m-2.00pm.
Our Guest speaker will be Moya Lloyd, freelance creative producer and have been developing arts and heritage projects in the community and will talk about my work at Boundary Way Project.
…Tea Party
The Unity Centre, St Leonard's Road, S65 1DW
You are warmly invited to a Tea Party to give thanks for our natural world as this year we’re celebrating Gratitude for Nature, and during the event you’ll hear the lovely comments people wrote of their thoughts about Nature from the Rotherham Show in September. …Inter Faith Supper
27 The Broadway, Stratford, E154BQ. 17.00 – 21.30
Newham Council are inviting faith leaders to join the Interfaith Supper at Stratford Town Hall, to explore the ‘future of faiths’ through table discussions, interactive tasks and then end with a supper.
The session’s keynote speaker will be Sir Steven Timms MP.… -
Wednesday 16 November
Inter Faith Dinner
Cardiff Met University, Llandaff Campus, Western Ave, Cardiff CF5 2YB
To celebrate Inter Faith Week we are hosting an inter faith dinner. Students and staff will put on faith stalls and Professor Saleem Kidwai and Reverend Aled Edwards will share their experiences of inter faith working in Wales. We will also have creative discussions over food for thought menus designed by students.…Talks on Religious Festivals
Brighstone CE Primary School, New Rd, Brighstone, Newport PO30 4BB
During Inter Faith Week, we welcomed Mike Hackleton (Methodist), Reverend Jackie Maw (Anglican), Muhammed Bahar (Islam), Sunitha, Gayarthri and Avy (Hinduism), and Jonathon Bluestone (Judaism).
The focus was festivals, and they each talked about different festivals in their religions, including Christmas, Easter, Eid-ul-Fitr, Hanukkah, Diwali and Holi. We sampled delicious Indian food, danced to Indian music, explored religious artefacts, listened to Jewish music, and made Eid cards. The children have been making links between the different religions and their festivals, and we learnt that Hinduism has a lot of festivals!…Open Chapel and Chaplaincy
St Mary's University Chapel, 692 Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham TW1 4SX. 11.00 – 14.30
A tour of our faith space, followed by Mass in the Chapel and a free vegetarian lunch in the Chaplaincy. …Afternoon Tea with Places of Welcome
Top Church, High Street, DY1 1QD. 13.15 – 15.00
Places of Welcome is a national network of local community groups providing their neighbourhoods with places where all people feel safe to connect, belong and contribute. Come join us and others in the community for an afternoon tea of fun and excitement.
…Coffee and Chat
Coffee and Chat, Christ Church, Lammas Street, Carmarthen, SA31 3DU. 15.00 – 17.00
As part of the Inter Faith Week, we are having a coffee and chat on the 16th of November between 3 and 5 pm at Christ Church in Carmarthen. It is an open invitation for all those who would like to meet people from different parts of the world and get to know them and welcome them into our community. Please pass on this information with anybody you think will like to come for a cuppa and meet and make new friends. …Visit the Greek Orthodox Church
660 Kenton Rd., Harrow HA3 9QN. 18.00 – 19.00
The Greek Orthodox Church in Harrow will be open to visitors. …Faith and Food: Interfaith Symposium and Buffet
GLT3(98), Grimond Foyer, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ. 18.15 – 20.00
A series of mini talks by representatives of various faith traditions on the theme of ‘Faith and Food’. A vegan buffet will be provided to allow people to continue their conversations, to share and learn more about how different faiths celebrate with food through feasting and fasting.…Inter Faith Food Sharing Festival
MKA Dashwood Venue, Dashwood Road, Leicester, LE2 1PH.. 18.30 – 19.30
A fantastic opportunity to experience food from different cultures and faith communities. Make new friends and taste amazing food. Spread the love...spread the food! …An Evening of Music, Song, Prayer and Faith
Church of Scientology London, 146 Queen Victoria Street, EC4V 4BY. 18.30 – 20.30
This will be an evening of music, song, dance, prayer from people of many different faiths. A celebration of Interfaith Week bringing faiths together.… -
Thursday 17 November
Inter Faith Cooking Event
The Immanuel Centre, 29/31 Westgate, Bradford BD1 2QT
Revd Jenny Ramsden, Diocesan Interfaith Adviser (Leeds), organised an inter faith cooking event hosted by the Immanuel Project in Bradford. A small group, comprising members of the Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities, spent a morning cooking curry for one hundred of their guests, ably led by Near Neighbours coordinator Kaneez Khan. …Inter Faith Dinner
Fellowship Education Society, Head Office 10 Cross street , Basingstoke, United Kingdom, RG21 7DG
In Basingstoke an Inter Faith Dinner was held. It was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Basingstoke and Deane Cllr Paul Miller and Mrs Sandra Miller, as well as Chief Inspector Scott Johnson. Other attendees included the Imam from Basingstoke mosque and members of the Muslim communities, representatives of different Christian churches and members of the Hindu and Sikh communities. Also present were representatives of Basingstoke’s chaplaincies, including the Hospital Chaplaincy, the Town Centre Chaplaincy, Street Pastors and the police chaplaincy. The meal was provided by members of the Turkish community, with the theme of the meal being “Faith Awareness” in reference to the Basingstoke community. …Visit to the oldest Sikh Gurdwara in the UK
Central Gurdwara Khalsa Jatha, 60 Queensdale Road, London W11 4SG. 11.00 – 13.00
A visit to the oldest Sikh Gurdwara in the UK, established in 1908. …Inter Faith Working Lunch
Christian Science Church, Vinters Road, Maidstone ME14 5DX. 12.30 – 13.30
A 'carousel-type event' for people during their lunch hour. A short introduction (about National IF Week and the Maidstone Inter-Faith Network), then an introduction to the reps from different faith groups in the room. Attendees split into groups to sit around a table with a faith rep for a few minutes (rep to briefly explain their faith followed by Q&A), then move to another where the process repeats. We hope to have six faith reps present. A light lunch will be provided.…Inter Faith Chat
Thornhill Lees Community Centre, Brewery Lane, Thornhill Lees, Dewsbury, WF12 9DU . 13.00 – 15.00
An inter faith chat on the subject: ‘What you wanted to know but were afraid to ask’. …Food and Friendship
Interfaith Room, Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL. 18.00 – 20.00
You are warmly invited to bring some vegetarian food and share it with others. Our shared meal is a time to meet people from different faith traditions and find out a little bit more about each other as we have our dinner together.…Dial-A-Donut
University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2QX. 18.00 – 20.00
Ask us a question about faith and get a free donut. …Bring and Share Meal
Greystone Community Centre, Close St, Carlisle CA1 2HA. 19.00 – 21.00
Bring and Share inter-faith meal for members of Churches Together in Carlisle, Carlisle One World Centre and Carlisle Refugee Action Group. People are invited to bring a dish to share and there will be children's entertainment. Church and mosque leaders will be present and a rabbi will join virtually. There will be a short address before the meal. … -
Friday 18 November
Inter Faith Week - workplace event
ICIS Office, Quadrant House, The Quadrant, Sutton, Surrey, SM2 5AS
This year we held our first in person Inter Faith Week event since 2019. The event included speakers from our Religion Employee Resource Group (ERG), a talk about inter faith in action following the late Queen Elizabeth's passing and a video about the Hindu faith tradition of 'Raksha Bandhan'. …Friday Night Inter Faith Dinner
University of Bristol, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU, UK
JSoc are hosting an Interfaith Friday Night Dinner…Class Learning about Hanukkah
The Academy at St James, Chelwood Drive, Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7YD
As part of Inter Faith Week, Year 5/6 have been busy making Latkes to help us learn about and celebrate the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. They also examined artefacts and discussed what they could be / could be for. We learnt the story of Hanukka.…Eden’s Interfaith Breakfast 2022
Eden Girls' School, Waltham Forest, Blackhorse Ln, London E17 5SD. 9.30 – 11.30
As part of our Inter Faith Week celebrations, we are holding our annual ‘Eden Interfaith Breakfast 2022’ event. We have invited faith leaders, community representatives, local schoolteachers and pupils. It will consist of interfaith dialogue and discussion, group activities and opportunities for networking too. …Inter Faith Week celebration drop in
Oadby Library, 10 The Parade, Oadby, Leicester LE2 5BF. 10.30 – 12.30
Drop in for free cakes, samosas, coffee, tea, chai, chat and friendship.…International Tea with the Muslim Community
H003 Howard & Jubilee Foyer, Roehampton Ln, London SW15 5PJ. 13.45 – 14.15
To mark Inter Faith Week; there is an international tea being held after Friday Jummu'ah Prayers to invite the student community to learn more about opportunities to study and learn abroad! …Friendship Meeting
Ashton Methodist church, Waterloo Road, Ashton PR2 1BU. 17.30 – 19.00
A friendship meeting, followed by a meal. …Inter Faith Meet and Eat social event
Wirral Deen Centre, 371-375 Borough Road, Birkenhead CH42 0HA. 18.00 – 20.00
Come and join us for food and friendship. All welcome. The Wirral Deen Centre is a mosque and community centre open to all. This event is for multi-faith, intergenerational, for families, young people, religious and none - the whole wider community.
…Friday Night Dinner with the Jewish Society
Faith and Reflection Centre, Nuffield Theatre Cafe, Building 6, University Road, SO17 1TR. 19.30 – 0.00
Join the University of Southampton Jewish Society for their weekly Friday Night Dinner. …Interfaith Friday Night Dinner
St Aidan's College, Windmill Hl, Durham DH1 3LJ. 19.30 – 21.30
Durham Jewish Society host an 'Interfaith Friday Night Dinner'. … -
Saturday 19 November
COA Divine Moon Inter Faith Moot
The Bell, Birmingham Road, Walsall WS53JP. 12.00 – 14.00
Gathering of all faiths to chat, network and make friends in an informal setting.…Inter-Faith tour of Worcester Cathedral
Worcester Cathedral, College Yard, Worcester WR1 2LA. 14.00 – 16.00
Worcester Cathedral has been a place of Christian prayer and worship for fourteen centuries. Join us for an inter faith tour led by an expert tour guide. The tour will end with tea, coffee and cake in the cloisters.
…Reflection, presentation and discussion on the theme: “Can the Faiths work in harmony for betterment of all?”
Holland Family’s home: 27 Hampton Lane, Solihull, B91 2QE. 18.30 – 21.30
6.30-7.30pm Pot luck supper, 7.30-9.30pm Following a brief introduction, there will be inter-faith readings, prayers and music to reflect on the theme, followed by a short presentation and discussion on the theme: “Can the Faiths work in harmony for betterment of all? (Including the Baha’i principle of the fundamental oneness and therefore the reason for similarities between religions). There will be live music by students from Academy of Contemporary Music Birmingham to embellish the evening.… -
Sunday 20 November
Sharing the message of Noah’s Puddings
St Bede New Road Coach Road Estate Washington Tyne & Wear NE37 2HE . 0.00 – 0.00
Benwell & Scotswood Team Parish hosted Dialogue Society volunteers today in Venerable Bede Church in Tyne and Wear. The Dialogue Society and NEDES partnered to celebrate the #InterfaithWeek 2022 in the North East to promote diversity. Our volunteers prepared delicious and nutritious Noah's Puddings for the Fenham and Benweel Community. Our puddings contain love and respect, while they exclude selfishness, hate, discrimination and despair. …Finding Sanctuary
Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NQ. 11.00 – 13.00
An Interfaith Service followed by a shared lunch at 12pm. Lunch is a ‘bring & share’ one so if you are able to bring items along please do so before the service starts.…Light For Leeds - An Inter Faith Week event
Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH. 12.00 – 16.00
Featuring representatives of different faiths and non-faith organisations, and celebrating what we have in common. There will be stalls in the Rose Room, Kirkstall Abbey's Visitor Centre and outdoor performances.
…Watford Inter Faith Pilgrimage
Watford and District Synagogue, 16 Nascot Rd, Watford, WD17 4YE. 12.00 – 17.30
A walk between six places of worship in Watford Town Centre starting at the Watford and District Synagogue.
The pilgrims will visit six places of worship, starting at the Watford and District Synagogue where refreshments will be served and all will be welcomed, and will finish at the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, with some hot food. At each place of worship there will be a talk and a chance to ask questions.…Closing Service
St Lawrence's Church, Frodingham, Church Lane, DN15 7AB. 16.00 – 19.00
Inter Faith Week North Lincolnshire's Closing Service. …Open Mic Night
SU Lounge, Granta Pl, Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1RU. 18.00 – 20.00
The highlight of the week! Bring your best and baddest religious or faith inspired poems, songs and jokes for an open mic night! This is a non-judgemental space celebrating the culture and creativity often associated with religion. Of course, we will be having some amazing free food provided by Urban Butterfly Cafe! … -
Monday 21 November
Bring and share celebration to end Inter Faith Week
Al-Hikmah Centre, 28 Track Road, Batley, Batley WF17 7AA. 9.30 – 11.00
End of Interfaith week celebration with a special session called "Bring and share". Our ladies brought in a favourite dish, shared recipes and stories centred around their childhood memories cooking and baking with family members.… -
Tuesday 22 November
SHARING THE MESSAGE OF NOAH’S PUDDING
Newcastle College, Rye Hill Campus, Scotswood Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 7SA
One of our North East Branch volunteers did a presentation about Noah's Pudding and Inter Faith Week to promote Diversity for Newcastle College Students. … -
Wednesday 23 November
Inter Faith Week School Celebration
Denton West End Primary School, Balmoral Drive, Manchester, Lancashire, M34 2JX
Children across the school celebrated Inter Faith Week by learning about festivals of light in Christianity, Hinduism, Islam and Judaism. This children also enjoying a festival of light menu at dinner time. … -
Saturday 26 November
Inter faith event
Minhaj ul Quran, 49 Woodwards Road, Walsall WS2 9RN. 17.00 – 18.30
Meet up/chat plus panel discussion on climate change and the environment also how to improve our neighbourhood. … -
Sunday 27 November
Peace of Cake
Lewisham Unity, 41 Bromley Road, Catford, London SE6 2TS. 13.00 – 15.00
Lewisham Unity is delighted to welcome a “Peace of Cake” to their Meeting House on the Bromley Road. Come and listen to faith leaders from the local community speaking about the importance of inter faith while enjoying tea and cake (please feel free to bring a cake to share!) and the opportunity to chat with local people of different faiths and no faith. …
