Light For Leeds - An Interfaith Week event with music
Sunday 16 November 12.00 – 16.00
Abbey House Museum, LS5 3EH
Join us for the tenth annual interfaith event at Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall, for a celebration of what all beliefs and none have in common. There will be performances, contemplation, stalls, light refreshments and a chance to hear from faith and non-faith representatives. The event is free and in the Gatehouse, please enter through the main museum shop.
| Event held by | Leeds Museums and Galleries |
|---|---|
| Venue accessibility | Assistance dogs permitted, Disabled toilet, Step-free access, Wheelchair access |
| Event categories | Celebration or festival, Dialogue/discussion, Food |
| Important information | All timings are approximate 12 noon: Welcome 12.15pm: Islamic recital 12.40pm: Talk on Humanism, interfaith, and community 1pm: Performance of Carols and Christmas music 1.20pm: Lighting of World Peace Flame Speeches by Deputy Lord Mayor of Leeds and Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire. 1.30pm: Light and candle lighting in Judaism 2pm: Presentation on Sikhism 2.30pm: Hindu music 2.55pm Flute recital with Brahma Kumaris (followed by meditative walk) 3.30pm: Thanks from Leeds Museums & Galleries 3.50pm: Contemplation/ silence. 4pm: close. Includes contributions from Leeds Brahma Kumaris, Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Humanist, Muslim, Pagan, and Sikh communities , plus the Leeds Faith Forum, Religion and Belief Hub, and World Peace Flame. Hosted by Leeds Museums and Galleries. |