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.

  • Thursday 10 November

    Inter Faith Week Quiz

    Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, Basildon Hospital, Nethermayne, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2NG
    Our wonderful Inter Faith Week prize quiz returns for staff from across Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust.…

  • Friday 11 November

    What Brings You Hope?

    Dougie Mac Hospice, Barlaston Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 3NZ & I Grace Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 8FN. 9.00 – Sunday 20 November 17.00
    The Dougie Mac Hospice, are inviting those who use the service; along with volunteers and staff, to decorate a stone with "What brings you hope"? Members of local faith communities and several schools have been invited to join in. The stones will be used to create a "Circle of Hope", in the hospice garden.…

  • Sunday 13 November

    Supporting interfaith relations and spiritual care during Interfaith week - staff reflections

    The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals, Trust Headquarters and Education Centre, Pinderfields Hospital, Aberford Road, Wakefield WF1 4DG. 0.00 – Sunday 20 November 0.00
    Here at Mid Yorkshire, we know that our staff, patients and volunteers follow a number of different faiths, and we want to create an inclusive environment in which individuals can truly express their faith and beliefs. We caught up with some of our colleagues to find out what Interfaith Week means to them:…

    Series of videos on hospital staff and their faith

    The Royal Hospital, Whitechapel Rd, London E1 1BB. 0.00 – Tuesday 15 November 0.00
    Series of videos about staff of Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh faiths and what their faith means for them at work. …

    Inter Faith Week social media post

    Uttoxeter Road, Derby, DE22 3NE. 0.00 – 0.00
    General post in support of Inter Faith Week and its aims.…

    Inter Faith Week - social media post

    Sussex Partnership Foundation Trust, Trust Headquarters, Arundel Rd, Worthing BN13 3EP
    The Ethnic Minority Staff Network at Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust posted a message on social in support of the Week. …

    Inter Faith Week at ESHT Equality & Diversity

    East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, St Annes House, 729 The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7PT. 9.00 – Sunday 20 November 17.00
    We are using Inter Faith Week as an opportunity to consider the significance of faith in the workplace. …

    Inter Faith Week Stall

    Medway Maritime Hospital, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent ME7 5NY. 9.00 – Sunday 20 November 17.00
    During Inter Faith Week, Medway NHS Foundation Trust Chaplaincy Team will be in the Atrium highlighting the presence of the team in the hospital, joined by representatives from the Dialogue Society (Muslim). …

    Inter Faith Stall

    Broomfield Hospital, Court Rd, Broomfield, Chelmsford CM1 7ET. 9.00 – Sunday 20 November 17.00
    We will have an inter faith stand in the Broomfield atrium throughout the week with information about different faiths.

    NHS Organ Donation - Social Media Message

    Online. 9.00 – Sunday 20 November 17.00
    NHS Organ Donation used the platform of Inter Faith Week to highlight its vital work and the important role faith communities play in it. …

    Social Media Campaign

    Norfolk, NR1. 9.00 – Sunday 20 November 17.00
    Throughout the week NSFT Mental Health posted messages from staff members about what faith means to them, the importance of respecting other peoples' beliefs and the important of us all sharing common ground. …

    Inter Faith Week - workplace events

    North East Ambulance Service, Bernicia House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne NE15 8NY. 9.00 – Sunday 20 November 17.00
    During the Week we shared various events with staff, to help improve their understanding of different religions. By understanding the needs of different faiths we are better able to improve our services for all. …

    Inter Faith Week - social media campaign

    Online. 9.00 – Sunday 20 November 17.00
    Over the Week we will be highlighting brilliant faith-sensitive healthcare research on our social media channels. …

    Multi Faith Matters - Document Relaunch

    Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, RG21. 9.00 – Sunday 20 November 17.00
    Hampshire Hospitals Foundation Trust chaplaincy team have relaunched their 'go to' guide for use when caring for patients with specific religious beliefs, which has recently been updated. It can be found on TrustNet and perused in the chapels during the Week. …

    Inter Faith Week

    St Thomas' Hospital, Guy's Hospital- London SE1 7EH. 12.00 – Sunday 20 November 16.00
    St Thomas' Hospital aim to run internal inter faith week events across the 4 acute hospitals & 20 community sites. …

  • Monday 14 November

    Multi Faith Remembrance

    Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK2 7JE
    Inter Faith Week begins each year on Remembrance Sunday to encourage people to remember the service of people of all faiths and none and to think about people. There will be a display in the Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care centre on this theme.…

    Inter Faith Week learning sessions

    Mytton Oak Rd, Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ. 0.00 – Saturday 19 November 0.00
    Inter Faith Week sessions. Day 1 delivered by the Chaplaincy Team, great to meet new team members and learn more about the chaplaincy service.
    Sessions are taking place daily at 2pm, providing an opportunity to learn about a range of faiths and beliefs.
    Also an article in the Shopshire Star: https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/health/2022/11/17/shropshire-nursing-boss-hospital-transformation-will-see-everyone-get-better-quality-care…

    Message from our Chaplains

    NHS Foundation Trust, The L and D Hospital, Lewsey Rd, Luton LU4 0DZ
    We have put out a message on social media about Inter Faith Week and the work of our Chaplains. …

    Inter Faith Week Stall and App Launch

    Main Concourse, Bradford Hospital, Duckworth Ln, Bradford BD9 6RJ
    We are in the main concourse of the hospital with our inter faith stall sharing information about our newly launched Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious Care app. …

    Inter Faith Week - social media post

    University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Derriford Road, Crownhill, Plymouth PL6 8DH. 0.00 – 0.00
    Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Team at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust posted a message on social media in support of the Week. …

    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.

  • Tuesday 15 November

    Hats of Faith

    Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK2 7JE
    We will visit the Treehouse unit and carry out art activities with the children focusing on the shared custom of head covering in different faiths. …

    Patient care: learning about the Baha’i belief

    Mytton Oak Rd, Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ. 0.00 – 0.00
    A session on the Baha'i belief led by John R Longcroft-Neal. Learning about simple steps that we can take to improve our patients experience of care when in our hospital.…

    Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji

    King's College Hospital, Denmark Hill, London SE5 9RS
    To mark Inter Faith Week, King's Inter Faith & Belief Network are joining Sikh colleagues in celebrating the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji who founded Sikhism in the late 15th Century. …

    Inter Faith Week Message

    Barking & Dagenham Talking Therapies, Church Elm Lane Health Centre, Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9RR
    Put out a message on social media about Inter Faith Week and mental health. …

    Inter Faith Week - social media message

    Saint Michael’s Hospice, Crimple House, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate HG2 8NA
    Saint Michael's Hospice shared a message on social media from Vanessa Howarth, manager of their Wellbeing Network, about how their care is inclusive to people with faith or without faith. …

    In My Shoes - Debbie (Baha’i faith)

    Online, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, RG21
    Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chaplaincy Team shared Debbie's story of her relationship with the Baha'i faith. Read here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0n7jrFd41X1LRZfHAqxEvHWVnQeB3hRnKp7W1CsPuoi5wyCzKcBdpmjeVcShEPRkNl&id=100083594671327…

    Inter Faith Week Quiz

    Main Concourse, Bradford Hospital, Duckworth Ln, Bradford BD9 6RJ. 12.00 – 14.00
    Want to expand your knowledge on different faiths and beliefs? Join our colleagues in entering our Inter Faith Week Quiz with the chance to win a prize. …

    Tower Hamlets: Working in Partnership

    Raines Foundation School Approach Road London E2 9LY. 18.00 – 20.00
    Many local faith groups are involved in social action, and partnership working is vital for generating ideas, designing engagement activity, and pooling skills, knowledge, and resources to make a difference. Successful partnership working can allow faith to play an even bigger role in the future success of all communities who live and work here. We know that Inter Faith Week is a busy week for many people but please join us to hear from a panel of experts and local groups to identify strategies, challenges, and solutions!

    Speakers
    Abbas Mirza, Community Engagement Lead, Barts Health NHS Trust
    Sharon Godman, Director of Strategy, Improvement and Transformation, London Borough of Tower Hamlets…

  • Wednesday 16 November

    Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Team

    Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK2 7JE
    We will launch the new team email address details and share across the Trust.

    The new 'Haven' room will be opened as a space within the Chaplaincy & Spiritual Care for reflection.

    We will visit all areas and provide updated posters and leaflets. …

    Inter Faith Week - a blog

    The Cellar Trust, Farfield Road, Shipley, BD18 4QP. 0.00 – Sunday 20 November 0.00
    "Spending my whole life in Bradford as a second generation British born Muslim of Pakistani heritage has influenced and shaped me into the person I am today, however the broader cultural heritage of this city and diverse communities are part of the wider influences of my life. Reflecting on these influences during Inter Faith Week seems fitting to celebrate the work of faith and interfaith groups." A blog by volunteer coordinator, Ali in the context of working in the Mental Health Sector.…

    Inter Faith Week social media post

    Duckworth Lane, Bradford, BD9 6RJ. 0.00 – 0.00
    An Inter Faith Week social media post about how to access Spiritual, Pastoral and Religious Care resources and support directly from your fingertips!…

    First meeting of an NHS Trust Faith and Belief Network

    Tonbridge Rd, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QJ
    First meeting of the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Faith and Belief Network. …

    Learning about spiritual traditions and practices

    Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath BA1 3NG. 0.00 – 0.00
    Meet the Spiritual Care team and representatives of world faiths at the hospital's Lansdown Restaurant. There's live music and a chance to find out about spiritual traditions & practices from around the world. Everyone welcome to stop by - all faiths and none…

    PATIENT CARE: LEARNING ABOUT THE ROMAN CATHOLIC FAITH

    Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, Mytton Oak Rd, Shrewsbury SY3 8XQ
    A session on the Catholic Faith led by Jonathan Mitchell. Learning about simple steps that we can take to improve our patients experience of care when in our hospital.…

    In My Shoes - Jackie (Humanist)

    Online, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, RG21
    Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chaplaincy Team shared Jackie's story of her relationship with her Humanist beliefs. Read here: …

    Caring for our Jehovah’s Witness patients

    IP3 . 12.30 – 13.30
    Join us to learn more about caring for our Jehovah's Witness patients on Teams.…

    Establishment of Faith Compact between Coventry Faith groups and Coventry City Council

    Coventry City Council House, Earl street, Coventry CV1 5RR. 17.00 – 19.00
    Establishment of a Faith Compact for the City, a joint commitment between faith communities and Coventry City Council to a set of principles that guide engagement, aiming to improve collaborative partnerships, and to promote open, practical working at all levels. Supported by Daniel Singleton national executive director of Faith Action to provide learning from other local authorities who have undertaken this concept over the years. …

  • Thursday 17 November

    How Can I Make A Difference?

    Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK2 7JE
    We will hold a Twitter poll asking people what they understand about Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care. …

    Inter Faith Week Celebration

    Whipps Cross Hospital Chapel, Whipps Cross Rd, London E11 1NR
    One year celebration event of the Interfaith Network at NHS Barts Health with words from Ajit Abraham, Yunus Dudhwala and Sir Stephen Timms and songs from Gospel Singer Taiwo. …

    Presentation on Islam and caring for the Muslim patient

    Heath Rd, Ipswich IP4 5PD. 0.00 – 0.00
    Presentation on Islam and caring for the Muslim patient led by Faiza Hussain, one of our honorary chaplains. The session will also be filmed and uploaded to the intranet. …

    Presentation on caring for patients who are Jehova’s Witnesses

    Heath Road , Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4 5PD. 0.00 – 0.00
    Presentation on caring for patients who are Jehova's Witnesses. By Howard Pollock.…

    In My Shoes - Shammi (Muslim)

    Online, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, RG21
    Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chaplaincy Team shared Shammi's story of their relationship with the Muslim faith. Read here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02PBn4zJzSQFkAtKqmNpZAmpJYQ5EsuGhGW7pSYpm5gEiDQ3mNdmxKN1rPgbwmFveEl&id=100083594671327…

    Lunchtime Panel Discussion: Faith and Mental Health

    Room 85/2207, Life Sciences Building, University of Southampton, Highfield Campus, Southampton, SO17 1BJ. 14.00 – 15.30
    Discussion between the University of Southampton Muslim Faith Advisor, Aiman Alzetani, and the University Wellbeing Team on the topic of faith and mental health. …

  • Friday 18 November

    Spiritual Care Resource Boxes

    Stepping Hill Hospital, Poplar Grove, Hazel Grove, Stockport SK2 7JE
    We will deliver the boxes to ward areas (including Pennine Care Stockport sites). The boxes contain lots of helpful resources to support and meet a persons spiritual care needs. …

    Inter Faith Week Conference

    North Middlesex University Hospital, Sterling Way, London N18 1QX
    We are hosting an Inter Faith Week conference with special guest Dr YingFei Heliot from the University Of Surrey. …

    In My Shoes - Bob (Christian)

    Online, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, RG21
    Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chaplaincy Team shared Bob's story of his relationship with his Christian faith. Read here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02XvjMy6UFtm9CYqftkfkZXt5PQVZTnUSRVeivUyp3E9SkyEK7eTUbkov2iwU7eCMPl&id=100083594671327 …

    Inter Faith Week Webinar

    Southern Health NHS Fdn Trust HQ, Calmore, Southampton SO40 2RZ. 15.00 – 16.00
    Trust wide all staff discussion with a cup of tea and a biscuit, for a real 'Feel Good Friday'.…

  • Saturday 19 November

    Inter Faith Week conference

    Sterling Way, London N18 1QX. 0.00 – 0.00
    Inter Faith Week conference with Dr YingFei Heliot from the University of Surrey.…

    In My Shoes - Zameer (Shia Muslim)

    Online, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, RG21
    Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chaplaincy Team shared Zameer's story of their relationship with the Muslim faith. Read here: https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid06iJLJPiPXZMv7q4HWafmn7rG6i1ECzMwVu5GwNg6fVxQQtdHmaKgTQXF7xCJwM1Kl&id=100083594671327…

    Milton Keynes University Hospital Chaplaincy team - Sponsored Walk around faith communities in Milton Keynes

    Milton Keynes University Hospital
    A sponsored walk taking in different faith communities around Milton Keynes with a 20 minute stop at each place of worship to speak to whoever is gathered about our goal to make our hospital chaplaincy service more diverse as relating to faith and belief. …

    Faith and Domestic Abuse Conference in Leicester

    Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre, Rothley Street, Leicester LE4 6LF. 10.00 – 14.00
    Free conference with aim of raising awareness about the relation between domestic abuse and faith. Speakers include Leicester City Councillors Ashiedu Joel, Manjit Kaur Saini, Nita Solanki; Meena Kumari, H.O.P.E. Training & Consultancy; Kartar Singh Bring, Head of Chaplaincy, University Hospitals Leicester; Yasmin Surti, Secretary, Federation of Muslim Organisations; Superintendent Manjit Atwal, QPM Head of Delivery, Violence Against Women and Girls (College of Policing); Asha Gosai, Domestic Violence Caseworker, Zinthya Trust; Pastor Ruth Olugbenga. …

  • Sunday 20 November

    Inter Faith Week - social media post

    Weldmar Hospicecare, Herringston Road, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 2SL
    Weldmar Hospice posted a video on their Instagram about the spiritual care they provide. …

  • Wednesday 23 November

    Multi Faith Matters - Bitesize Training Session

    Online, Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, RG21. 11.00 – 11.30
    We will be delivering a whistle-stop tour of the Multi Faith Matters document and how to use it (30 mins on Teams).…

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