A reminder of 2 important things happening next week.
1) Monday 24th September, 6:00-8:00 pm SIF Annual General Meeting in the Multifaith Chaplaincy, level 2 Owen building, Sheffield Hallam University, S1 1WB.
This is an opportunity to make suggestions for future shared activities, to renew or begin your membership, join our small committee or simply meet people from different faith traditions.

2) Thursday 27th Sept 2018 at 6.00-8.00pm Food and Friendship

After a quiet summer in terms of interfaith events, the Jewish High Holy Days and the autumn equinox, do join us for a ‘bring & share’ meal. People of all faiths (and food traditions), or none, are most welcome.

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

(Number 4 bus leaves Sheffield Interchange at 17.35)

We have fixed the dates for the next Food and Friendship dinners through the autumn and winter.
Further reminders will be posted for each event; but for those who prefer to organise their diaries in advance, please note the following dates:

Thursday September 27th
Tuesday October 23rd
Monday November 26th
Wednesday December 19th
Thursday January 24th
Tuesday February 21st

These will all be held at 6.00-8.00 pm at Shirley House Interfaith Centre, 31, Psalter Lane, S11 8YL
The number 4 bus, which leaves the bus interchange at 17.35 stops outside.

If you have not attended before, these are bring and share dinners. To be inclusive of varying dietary requirements, most dishes are vegetarian (though it is fine to bring meat dishes as long as you indicate this). We love to share traditional dishes from different cultures. A kettle, microwave and oven are available to finish off or heat up contributions that need this. Savoury and sweet foods are both popular, there is no need to book or inform anybody of what you wish to bring, but if you have any queries please contact this website or the St Andrews Psalter Lane Church Office on 0114 267 8289.

These dinners are organised and hosted by Sheffield Interfaith, they are not Shirley House Interfaith Centre events. Shirley House Interfaith Centre is open to all faiths and everybody, it is not a membership group.

All members, (new, long-standing or lapsed) are warmly invited to Sheffield Interfaith Annual General Meeting at Sheffield Hallam University Multi-faith Chaplaincy.
This is on level 2 (go down from the main entrance) of the Owen building at City Campus.
We would welcome suggestions for new activities and members, and volunteers to the committee.

New friends are also welcome to join, subs are just £5 per year (which has sometimes stretched to 18 months)

Nether Edge Festival logo
Sounds of the Spirit (3)
Presentations of beautiful chanting and recitation from different faith traditions, organised by the Shirley House Interfaith Centre as part of the Nether Edge Festival. This year’s event will include
* Introductions to Islamic nasheeds (spiritual songs)
*Christian chants from the Taizé Community
*Zoroastrian religious practice.

at St Andrews Psalter Lane Church

31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield, S11 8YL (NOT in Shirley House)

Refreshments provided
Open to all faiths and everybody
  
on Monday 17 September, 7.30 pm

Contact Revd Gareth Jones at garethjones11@gmail.com or on 0114 250 8251 for further details

Separate grills for vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, beef and pork. Bring your own food and drink, or bring and share. Bring friends and family. All welcome, no need to book. We can’t guarantee sunshine, but we can keep warm round a barbecue if necessary (or even sneak indoors).

Open to all faiths and everybody
  
in the side garden, St Andrews Psalter Lane Church 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL

Sunday 1st July 2017
12.00 noon -3.00 pm
Contact office@standrewspsalterlane.org.uk or 0114 267 8289 for further details

Join us for both food and friendship. Bring and/or share some food on a summer evening; eat, drink and make new friends. People of all faiths (and food traditions), or none, are most welcome.

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

Thursday 28th June 2018
at 6.00-8.00pm

(Number 4 bus leaves Sheffield Interchange at 17.35)

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association (AMYA) is holding its flagship Mercy 4 Mankind Charity Challenge this year on Sunday 8 July 2018 in Rother Valley Park, Sheffield. EVERYONE IS WELCOME  The challenge includes a full marathon and a raft race and activities for children.

AMYA has raised more than £3 million for British Charities such as Save the Children, Barnardos, Royal British Legion, Humanity First, Red Cross, Marie Curie Bloodwise, and others. All our work is motivated by the Islamic emphasis on serving mankind. This year we aim to raise £700,000 with all the proceeds going to the charities.  The event is organised entirely by volunteers.

There is a £5 registration fee.

For more information contact info@mercy4mankind.org

 

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”