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.
Church of Christ the Cornerstone, 300 Saxon Gate, Central Milton Keynes MK9 2ES. 19.15 – 21.00
Please join us as we both demonstrate and explain the purpose and practice of music within worship. We will feature religious music from Jewish, Hindu, Islamic, Christian and Buddhist backgrounds.…
Zoom Meeting, CF10. 19.30 – 21.00
This will be the third year that this event has been held for Interfaith Week UK. The readings from different faiths will be read in Welsh with music being interspersed in the programme. English translation will be provided on the screen so all are welcome.…
The Tank, St George's Square, Park Mall, Ashford, Kent, TN24 8RY. 19.00 – 20.30
Ashford Interfaith Gathering for Peace, with short reflections from faiths and none, and then a gentle short walk to a cafe to share refreshments and friendship.…
St Stephen’s Church, High Street, Exeter EX4 3LW. 10.30 – 0.00
Joining in Universal Peace Prayers.…
Ark Synagogue, 18-24 Oakland Gates, Northwood, HA6 3AA. 11.00 – 12.30
Shabbat Morning Service followed by a Q&A. …
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 403 Holywood Rd, Belfast BT4 2GU. 0.00 – 0.00
The Stake Remembrance Service began a number of years ago as an event to primarily remember those members from the Belfast Stake who have been lost in conflict. Traditionally each Remembrance Sunday is also the beginning of UK Interfaith week, and the Stake has incorporated this into their remembrance service by inviting local dignitaries, including MPs, local government officials, community leaders and those from other faiths and traditions. After the service, Bishop White gave those from the Northern Ireland Interfaith Forum a guided tour of the church building, including the Family History Centre. …
St Peter's Darwen, Church St, Darwen BB3 3HE. 9.00 – 12.00
Starting at St Peter’s at 9.00am Followed by a service and wreath laying at the War Memorial Bold Venture Park at 10.45am.
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Blackburn Cathedral, Cathedral Close, Blackburn BB1 5AA. 9.30 – 12.00
The United Service of Remembrance begins at 9:30am. Following this service, a parade will form on King William Street Moving at 10.25am to the Corporation Park Gardens of Remembrance for a wreath laying service.
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Rosslyn Hill Unitarian Chapel, 3 Pilgrim's Pl, London NW3 1NG. 9.35 – 23.59
An inter faith service of remembrance reflecting on how people of faith reached out across barriers. Featuring Rosslyn Hill Chapel Choir and Channing Junior School Choir.…
Huddersfield Parish Church of St. Peter's, Byram St, Huddersfield HD1 1BU. 10.15 – 16.00
This year’s Remembrance Sunday Service will be held in Huddersfield Parish Church. Organisations and individuals wishing to join in the parade prior to the service are asked to assemble on Victoria Lane at 10.15am for march off at 10.30am. Those going direct to church are asked to be seated there by 10.30am. Please note the parade will re-form after the service and return to the Town Hall. Tea and coffee will be provided in the Town Hall following the return parade. …
Harrow Civic Centre Memorial, in front of the Civic Centre, HA1 2XY. 10.15 – 12.00
Harrow's Remembrance Sunday service at the Civic Centre Memorial. …
The Prayer Hall, Al Mahdi Institute, Weoley Park Rd, Selly Oak, B29 6RB. 14.00 – 16.00
We would like to invite you to join us for an Inter Faith Service. As previously, it will be held in the Al Mahdi Institute in Selly Oak, a beautiful venue which we have used several times before. A major theme for Interfaith Week is building bridges between different communities, and our topic reflects this : ‘United we stand, Divided we fall’.
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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. …
2 Egdean Walk, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3UQ. 6.45 – Friday 18 November 0.00
In order to celebrate Interfaith Week the LCSB invited speakers of different faiths to lead Early Morning Prayer at 6.45am. This was arranged by Erik Pearse, who has been a member of Wolverhampton Interfaith. Monday: Mike Johnson Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints; Tuesday: Parveen Brigue, Former Chair of Interfaith Wolverhampton, Hindu; Wednesday: Shaykh Asim Yusuf, Muslim Scholar in Wolverhampton, Muslim; Thursday: Bhajan Devsi, long term member of Interfaith Wolverhampton, Sikh; and Friday: Brian Franks, LCSB Friend, Jewish. …
Ravenscote Junior School, Old Bisley Rd, Frimley, Camberley GU16 9RE. 10.00 – 11.30
Sihk, Baha'i, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu members of Surrey Heath Multifaith forum joined members of the armed forces for an Inter Faith Armistice Assembly at a local school. …
LA9. 14.30 – 15.30
A 93 year old retired Roman Catholic Priest will be leading a session on Monday 14 November from 2.30 – 3.30pm. The session will include meditation or prayer and study. All welcome to participate at home knowing others will be participating in their homes at the same time. This is not an online meeting.
Programme Timetable
2.30pm – 2.50pm Silent Meditation or Prayer
2.50pm – 3.10pm Study Session
The Priest will study Psalms 8, 24 and 86 (Psalm numbering according to The Catholic Bible)
http://www.catholic-bible.org/psalms/
Psalm 8 O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth…
http://www.catholic-bible.org/psalms/psalm-8.htm
Psalm 24 The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof.…
http://www.catholic-bible.org/psalms/psalm-24.htm
Psalm 86 Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me…
http://www.catholic-bible.org/psalms/psalm-86.htm
Please feel welcome to study any religious text
3.10pm – 3.25pm Silent Meditation or Prayer
3.25pm – 3.30pm Prayer and Blessing
The Priest will recite The Lord’s Prayer which starts Our Father…
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/prayers/our-father.html
Please feel welcome to recite any Prayer or Chant
The Priest will recite as a Blessing a Benediction Prayer (The Bible…
Preston, PR0. 17.30 – 18.30
An online devotional with African theme.…
Old Divinity School Foyer, St Johns St, Cambridge CB2 1TP. 20.00 – 22.00
Please join Hindu Soc in their fortnightly aarti and puja! This is a part of regular worship for Hindus, please come with an open mind and heart!…
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. …
. 0.00 – Thursday 15 December 0.00
Video of Inter Faith Week Meditation, starting from reflection on thoughts of Raimon Pannikar.…
Chaplaincy, De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield AL10 9EU. 10.00 – 11.00
Students from the University of Hertfordshire look at prayers from a variety of faiths. …
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 …
Preston, PR0. 17.30 – 18.30
An online devotional with an Asian theme.
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YO1. 10.00 – 11.30
Prayer and Meditation session via zoom organised by the York Bahais from 10am to 11.30pm with the title ‘Be thou my Guide and Refuge’. Zoom open from 9.45, session includes pre-recorded relaxation and meditation, shared readings and contemplation. …
Roman Catholic Church, Osborne Road, Uxbridge, UB8 1UE. 10.30 – 11.30
Uxbridge Roman Catholic Church is hosting an open place of worship and Q&A. …
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. …
Lowlands Road Park, Harrow HA1 3AN. 11.30 – 12.30
Join Harrow Interfaith, our Mayor and the King's Deputy Lieutenant, Mr Simon Ovens for the tree planting ceremony. …
Friargate Quaker Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL. 13.15 – 13.45
Quaker Worship based at Friargate would like to invite anyone interested to join them for a Quaker meeting for worship at 1.15- 1.45. You are also welcome to bring your own lunch to eat with others at 12.15 and share some time together before the meeting. There will be tea and coffee on hand too. Look forward very much to seeing you. …
Preston, PR0. 17.30 – 18.30
An online devotional with a European theme. …
St Lawrence's Church, Frodingham, Church Lane, DN15 7AB. 9.30 – 12.30
9:30am Communion Service, Tea & Coffee, 10:15am - 12:30PM: Open to Visitors. …
31 St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NQ. 11.00 – 0.00
An Interfaith Meditation - Zoom option will be available. …
Int. Siddhasharam Shakti Centre, 22 Palmerston Road, Harrow, HA3 7RR. 13.30 – 14.30
Join us for bhajans and prayers hosted at the Int. Siddhasharam Shakti Centre. …
St Hybald's Orthodox Church Side Chapel, Old Brumby Utd Church, 185 Ashby Road, DN16 2AQ. 16.00 – 19.00
4pm - 6pm Church Open for Q&As;, 6pm-7pm Service of Vespers. …
Preston, PR0. 17.30 – 18.30
Online devotional with an Americas theme. …
Outside Tooting Broadway Tube Station, SW17 0SU. 18.00 – 19.45
The Peace Ceremony is an annual event when leaders of the main faiths and civic leaders gather together with the general public to express prayers and wishes for peace and community solidarity. Faith leaders in their traditional robes say brief prayers for peace, followed by responses from civic leaders, who speak briefly to affirm the strength and resilience of our area. Members of the public gather round and light candles.
This year the event will be led by Rev Angela Rayner, vicar of Holy Trinity and St Augustine's Churches, Tooting. Leaders from the Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish and Muslim and Sikh faiths will be present, together with Dr Rosena Allin-Khan, MP for Tooting, and Cllr Jeremy Ambache, Mayor of Wandsworth. …
University of Hertfordshire, De Havilland Campus, Mosquito Way, Hatfield AL10 9EU
We had prayers from Hindu, Muslim, Christian and Jewish Traditions, with a Zen story from our Buddhist Chaplain. …
University of Bristol, Beacon House, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1QU, UK
University of Bristol Islamic Society are holding an open Muslim congregational prayer …
Cheltenham
As part of National Inter Faith Week 2022, various faith groups from Cheltenham will be opening their doors to welcome visitors. Our hope is that this will help us to deepen our understanding of different faiths and to reflect on our own beliefs.
There will also be an online open Shabbat Service on the Friday afternoon. …
Hayes Muslim Centre. 3 Pump Ln, Hayes Town, Hayes UB3 3NB. 11.30 – 15.00
Come to Hayes Muslim Centre to be a guest observer of Friday prayers. …
Christchurch, King St, Great Yarmouth NR30 2HL. 14.00 – 16.00
Our Annual Inter Faith Week Service at Christchurch. The Mayor will attend and there will be refreshments afterwards. Our theme this year is PEACE. …
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'.…
Preston, PR0. 16.00 – 17.00
An online devotional with an Oceania theme. …
ME1. 18.30 – 20.00
Live broadcast from Chatham Memorial Synagogue of their Friday Evening Service. …
Kingston Liberal Synagogue, Rushett Rd, Long Ditton, Surrey KT7 0UX. 10.45 – 11.45
Join us online on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. We will be joined by our friends from the Dialogue Society for our Shabbat Morning Service. We are going to hear about Noah's Pudding, the oldest desert in the world. …
Contemplation Room, University of York St. John Chapel, York St John University Lord Mayors Walk, York YO31 7EX. 17.00 – 19.00
Hindu Bhajans and Sikh Shabads in the Contemplation Room. ISKCON YORK (Hare Rama-Hare Krishna) will be joining the event. …
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. …
St Mary's Church, Wanley St, Blyth NE24 1DP. 0.00 – 0.00
Blyth St. Mary's Church hosted our North East Branch and NEDES volunteers for Sunday service. After service, our volunteers served Noah's Puddings to the community. Our volunteers shared information about Dialogue Society and the story of Noah's Pudding.…
The Old Meeting House, Stockwell Gate, Mansfield NG18 1LG
We had readings from Hindu, Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Baha'i scriptures, as well as poetic and other contributions from those attending. …
Friends House, 173-177 Euston Rd, London NW1 2BJ
As part of Inter Faith Week we are discussion how Quakers interact with other faiths at Friends House Children and Young People's Meeting…
Little Blue Church, 330 Abbey Lane, Leicester, LE4 2AB. 10.00 – 12.00
A service of celebration to commemorate the re-opening of The Little Blue Church. It was built in 1894 and in the last year has undergone a complete refurbishment.
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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.…
St. Nicolas Church, Bury Street, Guilford GU2 4AW. 15.00 – 17.00
Join speakers and guests from Hindu, jewish, Buddist, Christian, Muslim, Sikh and Baha'i faiths for a Guildford and Godalming Interfaith Forum multifaith service. …
125-133 Effra Rd, London SW19 8PU. 15.00 – 16.30
As part of LB Merton’s interfaith Week celebrations, the Shree Ghanapathy temple and adjoining Sai Mandir will be holding its annual interfaith service. Our normal service will begin at 3 pm, followed by contributions of readings and music from representatives of other major faiths in the borough. We will end with refreshments and the opportunity to continue our interfaith dialogue after the service.
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St Lawrence's Church, Frodingham, Church Lane, DN15 7AB. 16.00 – 19.00
Inter Faith Week North Lincolnshire's Closing Service. …
Mosaic Jewish Community, 1a Halsbury Close, Stanmore Hill, Harrow HA7 3DY. 19.00 – 21.00
Join us to listen to some Jazz Psalms for Peace.…
St Giles C of E Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire WF8 1HG
Our Inter Faith Week activities culminated in a special Collective Worship, led by our Ambassadors. Each class shared their knowledge, artwork or performed traditional songs and dances. …
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