Chesterfield Interfaith Forum
proudly presents…
Understanding Islam
How Islamic is Islamic State?
By Dr Chris Hewer
Tuesday July 10th
2:00pm to 5:00pm
The Ragged School Evangelical Church
Markham Road, Chesterfield, S40 1TA
with an optional visit to the Barker Lane Mosque
to observe prayers at 5:44pm
and then…
The Three Abrahamic Faiths
By Dr Chris Hewer
7:30pm to 9:15pm
St. Thomas’ Brampton
Chatsworth Rd, Chesterfield S40 3AW
with the option to observe prayers at 9:35pm
Dr Hewer has worked for many years in the field of Muslims in Britain and from 2006 – 2010 was fellow of St Ethelburga’s Centre in Christian/Muslim relations.
His book Understanding Islam, was published by SCM press in 2006.
I want to understand Islam as Muslims do and not through the lens of a Christian perspective. ~ Chris Hewer
For more information about Chris go to www.chrishewer.org

Understanding Islam: the First Steps.

Monday July 2nd 2018.

Led by: Dr Chris Hewer.

This is a day to help us begin to explore what Muslims believe, a journey into understanding Islam from its own perspective.

We will cover the following areas:

Islam before the time of Muhammad.
Standing before God.
Building a Just Society.
‘Open House’ – when Chris will respond to your questions.

Venue: Central Methodist Church
38 Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1UH
9.30am arrivals & refreshments. Session 10:00am – 3.30pm
There is no charge, but donations would be welcome on the day. Please bring your own packed lunch.
If you would like to come please contact Rev. Liz Wills 0114 2610732
or e-mail: johnandlizwills@gmail.com giving your name and contact details.

Chris Hewer is a Christian who comes from a background in Christian theology, education, Islamic studies and inter-faith studies. He has worked in the field of Muslims in Britain and Christian-Muslim relations since 1986, including 6 years as Adviser on Inter-Faith Relations to the Bishop of Birmingham. His current work is to teach study days and residential courses, and to develop written and electronic resources.

See more about Chris on: www.chrishewer.org

Everyone is welcome: you don’t need to have any previous knowledge of Islam
and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions during the day.

Previous participants’ comments:

“Best study day I have attended”
“I was challenged about my Christian faith”
“Chris Hewer’s knowledge is encyclopaedic” “Brilliant, challenging, inspiring”

(Not an actual wedding – we shall talk about weddings)

Were you a guest, bride or groom? What was important /Unusual / Surprising? Was it typical or different, perhaps an inter-faith marriage? Tell us about it; perhaps bring photos, a traditional outfit, or maybe special food. Or just come and listen.

Refreshments provided
Open to all faiths and everybody
  
at Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
on Tuesday 22nd May 2018
at 7.30 pm

Contact office@standrewspsalterlane.org.uk or 0114 267 8289 for further details

For those new to this website or to Sheffield Interfaith, perhaps it is worth mentioning that Sheffield Interfaith holds regular ‘Food and Friendship’ dinners, usually at Shirley House but hosted by Sheffield Interfaith, not by Shirley House. Unfortunately bad weather in (mostly) March meant the last dinner was very sparsely attended and, worse, we didn’t manage to arrange the next dates. But we realised we needed to get one arranged before Ramadan, so please come on May 8th.

Food is usually mostly vegetarian and conforms with most (but not all) religious dietary needs. if you’re not sure, ask the cook. At least the evenings are now lighter, if not warmer. Let’s continue to bring and share food (if you can) and grow friendship, whatever happens in the wider world.

We welcome everybody who would like to come
at Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL

Tuesday 8th May 2018
at 6.00-8.00pm
(Number 4 bus leaves Sheffield Interchange at 17.35)

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

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.