Activities calendar

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.

  • Thursday 2 November

    Multifaith Service

    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.…

  • Thursday 9 November

    Inter Faith Week - Visit to Gurdwara

    The Academy at St James, Chelwood Drive Allerton, Bradford, BD15 7YD
    Year 4 pupils from Academy at St James visited Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Bradford.…

  • Friday 10 November

    Inter Faith Week - Places of Worship Artwork

    West Ham Church Primary School Portway Stratford London E15 3QG
    Students at West Ham Church of England Primary School marked the Week by making models of places of worship.…

  • Saturday 11 November

    Diwali

    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. …

  • Sunday 12 November

    School visit to Gurdwara

    Kembrey St, Swindon SN2 8AZ
    Pupils at Cricklade Manor Prep School and Nursery are visiting the Shri Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Swindon.…

    Chapel Tours

    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.

    Celebration service at St Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church

    St Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church, 660 Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 9QN. 12.00 – 14.00
    Invitation to meet His Beatitude the Archbishop of Cyprus – celebration of the Divine Eucharist…

    Mosque Visit

    Masjid-e-Salaam 49 Watling St Rd, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8EA. 13.00 – 16.00
    An Open Day and Guided Tour of Masjid-e-Salaam 49 Watling St Rd, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 8EA. A wonderful opportunity for our wider community - of all faiths and beliefs, to join in and share the experience of visiting one of Preston’s most beautiful Mosques.
    - Visual and interactive tour of the Mosque.
    - Question and Answer session.
    - An opportunity to observe the afternoon communal prayer at 3.30pm.
    - An exhibition of the Holy Lands.

  • Monday 13 November

    Inter Faith Week in school

    Thomas Buxton Primary, Buxton Street, London, E1 5AR
    In school activities …

    St Damian’s RCSC Inter Faith Week Visit

    BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Lees Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Manchester, OL6 8BQ UK
    To mark Inter Faith Week, a group from St Damian's RCSC school visited the nearby BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.…

    Inter Faith Week in Hounslow

    Alice Way, Hounslow TW3 3UA
    Faith communities in Hounslow are coming together to Sri Guru Singh Sabha Hounslow to share Laksa.…

    Jewish Living Experience

    Croxdale Rd, Borehamwood WD6 4QA
    St Martin's Mill Hill primary school is visiting the Jewish Living Experience exhibition at Borehamwood & Elstree Synagogue.…

    Year 2 visit to Salvation Army Citadel

    Westgate, Guisborough TS14 6AW
    Year 2 pupils at Highcliffe Primary School are learning about Christianity and will visit the Salvation Army Citadel in Guisborough.…

    School visit to Islamic Centre

    88 Chapel St, Gorse Hill, Swindon SN2 8DA
    Pupils at Cricklade Manor Prep School and Nursery are visiting the Al-Habib Islamic Centre in Swindon.…

    School visit to Catholic Church

    Tovey Road Swindon SN2 1LQ
    Pupils at Cricklade Manor Prep School and Nursery are visiting St Mary's Church in Swindon.…

    Holy Saviour RC Primary School Mosque Visit

    Holy Saviour RC Primary, Holland Place, Nelson, BB9 8HD
    Year 6 and Reception will go on a joint visit to the local mosque during Inter Faith Week.…

    Inter Faith Week

    St Cecilia’s RC High School, Chapel Hill, Longridge, Preston PR3 2XA
    Various activities will be taking place across the school. There will be two trips to a mosque (year 8 in two groups). Baha’i speakers will hold an assembly for years 9-11. Sikh and Buddhist workshops will take place for year 7. Year 9 will be doing some Indian dancing in PE. Y10 will be doing a Jewish foods tasting.…

    Interfaith Discussion - Harrow Interfaith at Harrow Central Mosque

    Harrow Central Mosque, 34, Station Road, HA1 2SQ. 13.30 – 15.00
    Harrow Interfaith Discussion at the Harrow Central Mosque, and planning for future projects…

  • Tuesday 14 November

    School Mosque visit

    73-75 Chester Rd, Sunderland SR2 7PN
    Year 6 pupils at St Anne's RC Primary Sunderland are visiting a Mosque for Inter Faith Week.…

    Southmead School Inter Faith Week Temple Visit

    Southmead Primary School, Princes Way, Wimbledon, SW19 6QT
    To mark Inter Faith Week, pupils from Southmead School will be paying a visit to Buddhapadipa Temple to deepen their learning about Buddhism.…

    Visit to Gurdwara

    Khalsa Jatha 58-62 Queensdale Rd, London W11 4SG
    The Union of Jewish Students and the National Multifaith Youth Centre invite Jewish students to visit the oldest Gurdwara in Europe. The event includes a tour of the Gurdwara, a talk on Sikhism and Langar. Sign up at: https://lnkd.in/eNagTZpK…

    Holy Trinity Rosehill Mosque Visit

    Jamia Masjid Farooq E Azam, 39-41, Hartington Road, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 1HD
    Pupils at Holy Trinity Rosehill will be visiting the Farooq E Azam Mosque to learn more about Islam during Inter Faith Week.…

    School visit to Temple

    Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple Dudley Rd E, Tividale, Oldbury B69 3DU
    Pupils at Cricklade Manor Prep School and Nursery are visiting the Shri Venkateswara (Balaji) Temple in Tividale.…

    School visit to Church

    St Sampson's Church 12 Bath Rd, Cricklade, Swindon SN6 6AT
    Pupils at Cricklade Manor Prep School and Nursery are visiting St Sampson's Church in Swindon.…

  • Wednesday 15 November

    Manor Junior School visit to a Mandir

    Manor Junior School, Sandringham Road, Barking, IG11 9AG
    To celebrate Inter Faith Week, Manor Junior School went on a school trip to a nearby Mandir.…

    School visit to Church

    Flower Lane Mill Hill, NW7 2JA, GB
    Pupils at St Martin's Mill Hill are visiting St Michael and All Angels Church.…

    Visit to Mandir

    Pramukh Swami Junction, 135 Gipsy Ln, Leicester LE4 6RH
    Members of the RAF Careers Engagement Team are visiting the Hindu BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Leicester where they will have a tour and a talk on the Hindu faith and learn about Diwali.…

    Visit to Gurdwara

    Holy Bones, Leicester LE1 4LJ
    Members of the RAF Careers Engagement Team are visiting the Sikh Gurdwara in Leicester, where they were will be given a tour followed by a talk on the Sikh faith.…

    Year 1 visit to St Nicholas’ Church

    The Rectory, Church St, Guisborough TS14 6BS
    As part of Highcliffe primary School's Inter Faith Week celebrations, Year 1 pupils are visiting St Nicholas' Church.…

    Visit to Madni Mosque in Halifax

    117-131 Gibbet St, Halifax HX1 5BP
    Madni Mosque in Halifax is hosting a visit by local school pupils. Children will tour the Mosque, ask questions and observe the midday prayers.…

    Haughton Academy Visit to a Gurdwara and a Mandir

    Haughton Academy, 4 Kielder Drive, Darlington, DL1 2AN
    Pupils in Years 7 and 8 will visit a Gurdwara during Inter Faith Week. After learning about Sikhism in the Gurdwara and volunteering in the kitchen the pupils will then walk to th nearby Mandir to learn about Hinduism.…

    Multi-Faith Fair with Lancaster University

    LA1 4YW. 12.30 – 15.30
    Join us for an inclusive event celebrating diversity and unity. Discover different faiths, meet new people and learn about local opportunities.
    - Local Faith-Based Organisations
    - LUSU Faith Societies
    - Community and Volunteering Opportunities
    - Staff and Student Support…

  • Thursday 16 November

    St Michael’s on the Wyre Inter Faith Week Mandir Visit

    St. Michael's on Wyre Church of England Primary School, Hall Ln, Preston, PR3 0UA
    Pupils in Ash class will visit a Mandir in Preston to learn more about Hinduism dueing Inter Faith Week.…

    Priestley Smith School Visit to a Church

    Priestley Smith, Specialist VI School, Beeches Campus, Beeches Road, Great Barr, B42 2PY
    Pupils at Priestley Smith School will mark Inter Faith Week by visiting a local church.…

    Inter Faith Week Meditation

    31 St Saviourgate York YO1 8NQ. 11.00 – 12.00
    This event is an inter faith meditation held at the Unitarian chapel in York, 11am to 12pm. There is also an option to join over Zoom. The chapel will be open from 10.30am, contact Dee Boyle on 07761762967 or deeboyle@gn.apc.org for a Zoom link. You are welcome to bring your lunch with you and stay for a chat and a hot drink afterwards.…

    An Inter Faith Visit to London Central Mosque

    146 Park Rd, London NW8 7RG. 12.15 – 16.00
    The University of Roehampton Multifaith Chaplaincy have organised a trip to London Central Mosque on 16 November which is leaving from campus at 12:15pm. You can sign up on their Linktree @RoeChaplaincy. Any email queries to sabiha.iqbal@roehampton.ac.uk.…

    Inter Faith Discussion

    Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre, 309 Kingsbury Road, London, NW9 9PE. 15.30 – 18.00
    Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre will be opening its doors for an Inter Faith Discussion and a visit to the Centre.…

    Mosque Tour

    Masjid Al Momineen, Ash St, Blackburn, BB1 6LX. 16.00 – 17.00
    We will mark Inter Faith Week 2023 by giving visitors an opportunity to tour the mosque and ask questions. Visitors will also get the chance to meet the Imam and observe the sunset prayers.

    Friendship Faith Trail

    Dewsbury, WF13 1NH. 16.45 – 17.45
    An event to raise awareness and understanding about different faiths in the area. Everyone is welcome.…

    Harrow Interfaith visit to Brent Sikh Centre Gurdwara

    Brent Sikh Centre Gurdwara, 241 Stag Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 0EF. 18.30 – 20.00
    Harrow Interfaith visit to Brent Sikh Centre Gurdwara
    Visit to be followed by Langar (Meal)…

  • Friday 17 November

    School visit to Church

    Guisborough TS14 6AF
    Pupils at Highcliffe Primary School are visiting Guisborough Methodist Church as part of their learning for Inter Faith Week.…

    Harrow Interfaith visit to The Mahavir Jain Temple

    Mahavir Foundation Jain Temple, 557 Kenton Road, Harrow, HA3 9RS . 10.00 – 12.00
    Harrow Interfaith visit to Mahavir Foundation Jain Temple
    refreshments will be served…

    Jumma Prayers - Come and see how your Muslim Friends Pray?

    74 Church Gate , Leicester. 12.45 – 13.15
    Jumma prayers, also known as Friday prayers, hold special significance in Islam. They are a congregational prayer that Muslims perform every Friday, typically in a mosque. Jumma prayers consist of a sermon, or khutbah, delivered by an Imam before the congregational prayer, which includes two rak'ahs (units of prayer). The Friday prayers serve as a weekly gathering for the Muslim community, providing an opportunity for communal worship, spiritual reflection, and social connection. Attending Jummah prayers is considered a religious obligation for adult Muslim men, while women may attend if they choose.…

  • Saturday 18 November

    Faith and Friendship walk (Huddersfield)

    Huddersfield Parish Church, Byram Street, HD1 1BU
    This is a great opportunity to celebrate Inter Faith Week by exploring familiar and unfamiliar sacred sites. We will learn from one another as we walk and participants will have the chance to ask questions in an informal setting.…

    St Andrew’s School visit to Jain Mosque

    Jain Samaj Manchester, 667 Stockport Road, Manchester, M12 4QE
    To celebrate Inter Faith Week, pupils from St Andrew's school will visit a Jain mosque to learn about the Jain religion.…

    Kol Chai Synagogue Interfaith Service

    Kol Chai, Hatch End, 434 Uxbridge Road, Pinner, HA5 4RG. 10.00 – 13.00
    Kol Chai Synagogue Interfaith Service
    Food will be served.…

    Coffee morning, exhibition & discussion on “Ways for Peace”.

    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.…

    Danescourt Inter Faith Day

    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. …

    Harrow Interfaith and Jain World Peace Centre Interfaith Discussion

    Jain World Peace Centre, 8 Elm Park Road, Pinner, HA5 3AL. 13.30 – 15.00
    An Interfaith Discussion held by Harrow Interfaith with the Jain World Peace Centre.
    Food will be served.…

    Inter Faith Week event

    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.…

    Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Leicester Peace Conference 2023.  Theme: ’ Foundations of True Peace’

    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'.…

  • Sunday 19 November

    Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day

    Bristol, UK. 7 places of worship in the Faith Trail and many others as part of the Diverse Doors Open Day.
    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum (BMFF) is organising this year's Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day on Sunday the 19th of November 2023 from 9 am to 5.30 pm. The event is part of Inter Faith Week 2023. Bristol Diverse Doors Open Day celebrates the religious diversity of Bristol, giving communities the chance to experience and learn each other’s cultures and beliefs; and offering the opportunity to visit a range of places of worship and discover many faith communities that exist in Bristol.

    The Diverse Doors Multi-Faith Trail will start at 9 am on Sunday the 19th of November from the BMFF office. The address is: Bristol Multi-Faith Forum, Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Road, Bristol (BS5 0AX). The event will finish by 5.30 p.m. The Faith Trail will pass through a Buddhist shrine, a Greek Orthodox Christian Church, a Seventh Day Adventist Church, a Muslim Mosque, a Sikh Gurudwara, a Jewish Synagogue, a Hindu Temple, and a Bahai Centre. BMFF will arrange a scheduled tour providing minibus transport for people who have signed up for the tour in advance, for a small donation.

    More details of the Multi-Faith Trail and Diverse Doors Open Day will be…

    Mitzvah Day Planting Workshop

    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.

    Kendal Unitarian Chapel Interfaith Service

    Unitarian Chapel, Branthwaite Brow, Kendal, Cumbria . 11.00 – 12.00
    Kendal Unitarian Chapel service for Inter Faith Week…

    Closing of Inter Faith Week

    Guru Nanak Sikh Temple 207 Frodingham Road Scunthorpe DN15 7NS. 12.00 – 13.30
    The Sikh faith community in Scunthorpe are hosting a Congregational Prayer Service to mark the end of Inter Faith Week 2023.

    Watford Inter Faith Pilgrimage

    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.…

    Inter Faith Walk of Friendship

    SR1 3ET. 12.30 – 15.30
    Starting at Sunderland Minster, we will then walk to the Sikh Gurdwara on Stockton Road, with a light lunch, then walk to the new madrasa at Burn Park. It's a great way to meet new people, experience different cultures and share our collective desire for peace in our community and world. If you can bring a head covering for the Sikh temple, that helps. Please ensure you also do not bring tobacco or alcohol products (including vapes) on the walk. …

    Reconnect Circle

    74 Church Gate , Leicester. 13.00 – 15.00
    Welcome to our Reconnect Circle, a sacred space where seekers come together to embark on a spiritual journey, seeking the presence of the Almighty. In the midst of our bustling lives, we understand the importance of pausing, reflecting, and reconnecting with the divine. The Reconnect Circle is a haven for those who yearn for a deeper connection with the spiritual realm.…

    Interfaith Service

    Shree Ghanapathy Temple & Sai Mandir, 125-133 Effra Road, Wimbledon, London SW19 8PU. 15.00 – 17.00
    Guests will be welcome to join us for our normal Sunday Service in the Sai Mandir, including a celebration of Ladies' Day and the Interfaith Service. The service will consist of readings, prayers and songs by members of other faiths in the Borough, ending with refreshments and an opportunity to continue our interfaith dialogue.
    As we will be celebrating Ladies' Day, which falls on the same day, our lady devotees will be leading the religious service, which will include a talk on Breast Cancer Awareness.

  • Monday 20 November

    Visit to Zakariya Masjid and Education Centre

    2 Chapel Street, Dewsbury, WF12 9NQ
    Pupils at Eastborough Junior Infant & Nursery School are marking the Week by visiting Zakariya Masjid and Education Centre.

    Whitegate Primary School Church Visit

    Whitegate C Of E Primary School, Whitegate Ln, Cinder Hill, Northwich, CW8 2AZ
    Pupils in Acorn class at Whitegate Primary School will visit a church during Inter Faith Week.…

  • Thursday 14 December

    Inter Faith visit with Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji

    International Siddhashram Shakti Centre, 22 Palmerston Rd, Harrow HA3 7RR
    Inter Faith visit with Shri Rajrajeshwar Guruji at International Siddhashram Shakti Centre…

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