The first ever national inter faith week for England, has been promoted
by the Inter Faith Network for England (IFN).
NORTHAMPTON
INTER FAITH FORUM
(NIFF)
is a member of IFN and has arranged a week of activities so that as many people
as possible will have an opportunity to share in this national event at a
local level.
November 15th-21st 2009
A WEEK OF OPPORTUNITIES TO FIND OUT MORE
ABOUT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF FAITHS IN NORTHAMPTON
All events, Sunday-Friday are free
come when you can-stay as long as you can-do what you can
An activity for all faiths to participate. A Mitzvah is simply an act of good will as a way of fulfilling our common religious obligation to do charitable works.
The chosen project is internal and external work at
The Broughton (Mencap) Centre
Ransome Road, Far Cotton. NN4 8AD
Please come in old clothes and bring cleaning materials &/or gardening equipment.
Contact David Wiseman 01604 633254 for more information
The theme is 'Respect, Understanding and Friendship' essential aspects of inter faith work.
Artwork from children of the local Baha'i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh communities will be on display.
95-97 Overstone Road, Northampton NN1 3JW
.......................The synagogue will offer three activities
1. Setting up a synagogue? The How and Why.
2. Writing the old fashioned way: Use a quill pen and ink and learn to write your name in Hebrew .
3. A Kosher cooking demonstration and tasting
Rev. Dr. Alan Spence
(Minister: Abington Avenue United Reformed Church)
This will be followed by time for questions and discussion and refreshments.
7.00 p.m. to 7.45
Refreshments and an opportunity to view the Peace Exhibition.
7.45 to 8.30
Short Presentations of Peace Testimonies and its practical application.
with small group discussion to share views of peace of different faiths.
8.30 to 9.00 Refreshments, plus
informal chat and another chance to look at the Peace Exhibition.
Enquiries: Tel: 01604 717929
The Hunsbury Hill Centre, Harksome Hill, NN4 9QX.
An informal and inspiring entertainment of prayer, music, audio visual presentation and storytelling based on the central theme of Baha'u'llah's message; that of unity, love and goodwill to all of humankind.
Set in an idyllic farmland setting, the celebration will include performances from talented, professional Baha'i artists from across the county.
Delicious refreshments will follow the performance.
organised as a joint NIFF/Spring Education Society event.
Coach leaves Northampton (Abbey Centre) 9.30 for London
The day includes a guided visit to the Mevlana Rumi Mosque & Dialogue Centre in North London, with informal presentation by Dialogue Society about their ongoing inter-faith dialogue activities
The day continues with lunch at Wisdom Primary and Secondary School, a tour of the school and an informal session with the school management team to get to know more about the School activities and how values at the heart of all religions have been implemented.
There is a nominal charge of £5
A limited number of places are available on a first-cum-first-served basis.
To book places (plus check availability) contact:
NIFF Secretary, Rev. Dr. Ted Hale
1604-762305
E: secretary@halesnorthampton.plus.com
Lewis Houston on behalf of NIFF will co-ordinate three events
in 2009-2010
1. an art exhibition in Inter Faith week (November 15-21 2009) to be held in
a public space in Northampton
2. an inter faith 5-a-side football competition within the period Dec 2009 -
March 2010
3. an inter faith "family day" in May/June 2010
A further three events will take place over the following 12 months with the initiative expected to lie much more with the faith communities themselves.
Working
closely with the Northampton Inter Faith Forum,
The Sikh Community Of Northampton
held a family fun day
Gurdwara Siri Guru Singh Sabha
and Castle Primary School St. George's Street, Northampton, NN1 2TN
Throughout the day there were opportunities:
" To learn about aspects of Sikhism
" To enjoy Langar-vegetarian refreshments
" To play and learn about Sikh sports
" To relax with friends old and new.
" Children were especially welcome