Sunday 15th - An inter faith Mitzvah at the Mencap Centre, Far Cotton

Gardening, tidying the grounds, cleaning and decorating by volunteers form various faiths working together. A MItzvah is an act of kindness done for no reward save that of knowing that in keeping with our faith we are fulfilling our duty to serve our neighbours.

Monday 16th - At The Synagogue

The Northampton Hebrew Congregation were pleased to host an evening in inter faith week. They provided opportunities to see how a synagogue is set up; to try writing in Hebrew with quill pens; and a taste of Jewish food.

Tuesday 17th - Northamptonshire Theological Society

The Northamptonshire Theological Society were pleased to open their scheduled meeting to a multi faith audience for inter faith week. Rev. Dr. Alan Spence gave a lecture on the historical background to understandings of atonement and justification.The lecture was followed by a lively time of questions and answers before moving from the Abbey Centre Chapel to The Abbey Centre for light refreshments and further conversations.

Monday 16th - Wednesday 18th - Children's Art Exhibition

A Children's art Exhibition Organised by Lewis Houston (Inter Faith Development Worker for NIFF) was held at The Guildhall. Visitors included the Mayor of Northampton, Councillor, Michael Hill and Cllr. Joan Kirkbride Deputy Leader of the Northamptonshire Council and Policy & Partnerships portfolio holder. The exhibition was formally closed with a special reception including speeches by Ted Hale (NIFF Secretary), Patricia Stoat (Chief Executive of the Faiths Forum for the East Midlands), and Deidre Fenwick (High Sheriff of Northamptonshire). To see examples of the Children's art work go to the young people's page on this site.

Thursday 19th - A Quaker Evening on Peace

The event for the fifth day of Inter Faith week was hosted by Northampton Quakers at their Meeting House. As well as an exhibition showing the history of Quaker involvement in working for peace, there were some short talks, and then small groups designed to help those presentr to listen to, and learn from one another. In keeping with the Quaker tradition there were also some times for quiet reflection.

Friday 20th - An evening with the Baha'i

The event for the fifth day of Inter Faith week was hosted by members of the Baha'i faith. With music, stories, slids and fine food we celebrated the Birthday of Baha'u'llah the founding prophet of the Baha'i faith

Saturday 21st - The trip to London

The event for the seventh day of Inter Faith week was a trip to London. We visited the Mevlana Mosque and Dialogue centre, and the Wisdom Primary and Secondary School. The event was arranged jointly by NIFF and The Spring Education Society. We enjoyed splendid hospitality, and learned a great deal from various presentations and speakers. The day concluded with the singing of some traditional Turkish songs on the way home.