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Film Show at Shirley House 11th April – Four Lions
Film – Four Lions (2010)
In a satirical comedy about a group of Sheffield nitwits eager to wage jihad but unsure of how to go about it, Chris Morris (director) makes us think about what it means to be a young person from a Muslim background in Britain today.
Refreshments provided
Open to all faiths and everybody
at Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
on Wednesday 11th April 2018
at 7.30 pm
Contact office@standrewspsalterlane.org.uk or 0114 267 8289 for further details
Latest arrangements for Equinox – Wednesday 21st March at Airy Fairy
Once again, sorry to mess people about but; no other venue has been found so Anwen has, very kindly, offered to let us have Airy Fairy on the evening of Wednesday 21st. Obviously, I don’t want to put her to any trouble unless people will be there so I need people to let me know if they will be coming.
Please contact ne.sheffield@paganfederation.co.uk or Lynn Rishworth as soon as possible.
Important update on Spring Equinox – Not at Airy Fairy
Due to a booking clash, Airy Fairy is not able to host the Pagan Federation’s celebration of the Spring Equinox THIS TUESDAY.
If anyone is able to suggest an alternative venue, please contact ne.sheffield@paganfederation.co.uk or Lynn Rishworth as a matter of urgency.
Many apologies for this.
Quakers’ Response to ‘Punish a Muslim’
Sheffield and Balby Quaker Meeting met on Sunday 11th March and expressed their deep sorrow and outrage on hearing of the letter circulated by person or persons motivated by hate. Entitled “Punish a Muslim day”, the letter urges an escalating series of “punishments”. We Quakers wish to offer a hand of friendship and solidarity to all Muslim communities and invite people of all faiths and none to stand with them against racism and hatred.
No doubt most of us agree with this Quaker statement, further responses will be published shortly.
Celebrate Spring Equinox at Airy Fairy on 20th March at 7.30 pm
The Pagan Federation will hold a ritual celebration of the lengthening days at Airy Fairy on London Road at 7.30 pm on 20th March.
After the snow and freezing temperatures of the last week, won’t it be lovely to welcome Spring at last?
In our urban environment it can be easy to ignore the natural rhythms of the sun, moon, plants and animals- but the Pagan Festivals remind us of their importance.
Anyone who would like to join us will be welcome.
Indian Cotton Heritage Show – 5pm on March 17th at the Hindu Samaj Centre, main hall
Organised by Sheffield Family Shaka (also called Bal Gokulam), a group of Hindu children & their parents.
‘Indian Cotton Heritage Show’ will include a shadow puppet show, a cotton clothes show, dance and Indian snacks. Bal Gokulam’s wall hanging should also be on display.
You are welcome to bring family & friends.
InDIAN COTTON Heritage Show
SAT 17th March 5pm
ALL COMMUNITIES/FAITHS WELCOME
Admission Free, donations to the Hindu Samaj welcome.
Prompt event start, please respectfully arrive on time.
The shakha cotton heritage project poster
Email: sheffieldbalagokulam@gmail.com for queries.
Join in fun celebrations of India’s diverse cotton cultural heritage
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CHILDREN’S SHADOW PUPPET SHOW
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INDIAN REGIONAL CLOTHES SHOW
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INDIAN TRADITIONAL DANCE
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INDIAN SNACKS
Sheffield FAMILY SHAKHA
Hindu Mandir,
21 Buckenham Street,
Sheffield
S4 7JQ
My Christian Journey – Thursday 8th March 7.30 pm at Shirley House
My Christian Faith Journey
From ‘Churchgoer’ to Christian to country priest, Anthony Ashwell has made the Christian faith he was brought up with increasingly central to his life. He will share some of his interesting, and amusing, stories about this journey.
Refreshments provided
Open to all faiths and everybody
at Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
on Thursday 8th March 2018
at 7.30 pm
Contact office@standrewspsalterlane.org.uk or 0114 267 8289 for further details
Food and Friendship Wednesday 28th February at Shirley House
Whether you have been celebrating Imbolc, Ash Wednesday, Mahashivratri or Paranirvana this month, join us to celebrate what we have in common through a shared meal and conversations. Please bring some food to share, if you can, but come anyway.
We welcome everybody who would like to come
at Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
Wednesday 28th February
at 6.00-8.00pm
(Number 4 bus leaves Sheffield Interchange at 17.35)
FAITH IN BURNGREAVE INTERFAITH PILGRIMAGE OF PRAYER FOR PEACE 7 JANUARY 2018, 1430-1530
People representing different faiths and beliefs walking together in Burngreave is a familiar sight. Once again, on a very sunny afternoon on 7 January 2018 there they were. This time around there were 40 or so walkers. The date was close to New Year Day and the feast of epiphany tide when Christians remember the visitors who came from the East and the gifts they brought to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. It was an appropriate time to celebrate the rich ethnic, cultural and faith gifts and diversity in Burngreave, and to walk together as an expression of our faith, hope, togetherness and prayer for peace.
The walkers met on the green near the Al Rahman Mosque in Spital Hill, and walked a one mile route. When they passed a centre of worship they paused outside for silent prayer for the community that prays there. The route passed eight local Churches, four Mosques and the nearby Hindu Mandir. The walk concluded back at Spital Hill green. There were no banners, and no speeches, only silent prayer.
Over the last hundred years people have come to live in Burngreave from many parts of the world. After World War Two many came here for work in the steel industry. More recently many have come from counties in or close to conflict and violence, and come here for safety and peace, bringing with them their gifts of faith like prayer. Burngreave is one of the most multifaith and multicultural areas in Sheffield. Our diversity is a gift and enriches us all as a community of communities.
We all need to do all we can to challenge hatred and hostility, to build relationships of mutual respect and trust, and to work and pray together for the safety and welfare of each other.
Look out for the details of the next prayer walk.
Inderjit Bhogal
Talk on Zoroastrianism – February 20th 6.00 pm at Shirley House Interfaith Centre
Zoroastrianism
Come and hear about the beliefs and traditions of this peaceful ancient religion. Daryoush Mehrshahi is one of the few followers living in Sheffield. Founded around the time that farming began in what is now Iran, it has influenced Buddhism and especially the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Refreshments provided
Open to all faiths and everybody
at Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
on Tuesday 20th January 2018
at 6.00 pm (Note earlier time)
Contact office@standrewspsalterlane.org.uk or 0114 267 8289 for further details
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