Many regular activities have a break during
August, but not everybody goes away. If you
would like to meet some new friends, perhaps
from groups you do not usually mix with, join us
for an informal bring and share meal. Families
welcome.
We welcome everybody who would like to come
at Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
Tuesday 13th August
at 6.00-8.00 pm
(Buses 218 and 4 now serve Psalter Lane)
What do you think about a monthly peace meeting?
In view of the state of the world, with so many wars, civil wars and climate change causing hostility in previously amicable communities, and refugee crises which may in turn lead to further hostility from areas to which migrants flee, some kind of monthly prayer meeting or peace vigil in Sheffield has been suggested.
We would like to know whether you would attend such a gathering, what form it should take, and when and where would be suitable?
For example Wakefield Interfaith Network hold a 5-minute silent witness outside the cathedral at 11.00 am on the first Saturday of every month, followed by coffee and conversation in a nearby cafe. Would this be a good model for Sheffield, or would you rather book an indoor meeting place such as a room in the Friends Meeting House or Upper Chapel – but what about the cost?
Or would it be a good idea to rotate around different faith buildings in different parts of the city? Would you like people to lead prayers aloud or remain silent?
We would love to hear what you think and what you would be prepared to do (such as book a space, lead a session etc). Bear in mind that something that may seem culture- or faith- neutral to one person may feel very exclusive to another, which is one reason why silent vigils are often used. Please either submit a comment here or contact us on sheffieldinterfaith@hotmail.co.uk
Sheffield Mulifaith Garden
(I know that we have missed this event but it happens monthly – 2nd Saturday
Interfaith Barbecue lunch – Sunday 7th July – Psalter Lane
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. Goes ahead even if wet, come prepared.
In the side garden of St Andrews Psalter Lane Church, S11 8YL
12 -3pm Sunday 7th July 2019
Open to all faiths and everybody
Contactoffice@standrewspsalterlane.org.uk or 0114 267 8289 for further details
Praying for those killed in Sri Lanka
Evening Prayer will be said at St Patrick’s Church – Barnsley Road, Sheffield Lane Top, S5 0QF on Wednesday the 24th April for those who were killed on Easter Sunday. We will also remember those killed in the attacks on the Mosques in Christchurch, the Synagogue in Pittsburgh, as well as the countless others killed because of their faith.
We will start at 8pm. Although the service is a Christian one, everyone is warmly welcomed to participate in what ever way they feel able to. There will times of silence and reflective music.
Statement from the UK Inter Faith Network re the terrorist attack on mosques in Christchurch NZ –
The following statement has been produced by the Co-Chairs of the Inter Faith Network for the UK and Moderators of the IFN Faith Communities Forum regarding the horrific terrorist attack on mosques in Christchurch NZ –
| Today’s appalling terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, have been responded to here in the UK with prayers, condemnation, and demonstrations of solidarity with the Muslim community, including at the Friday prayer. As we said after the murderous attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh USA last year, attacks on churches, gurdwaras, mosques, temples and other places of worship of different faiths here and around the world are a reminder of the need to condemn extremist violence in the strongest terms and to stand together and to continue to work together with ever greater urgency against ignorance, prejudice and hatred. Hatred targeting any community because of its faith and belief is a scourge that cannot be tolerated. There must be freedom to worship and practise our faith freely and without fear. The Inter Faith Network Co-Chairs and Faith Communities Forum Moderators |
Faith Action Audit – Talk at Shirley House Interfaith Centre, Monday 11th February
What’s the use of Faith Groups? Ben Woollard from Together for Sheffield, who commissioned Sheffield’s Faith Action Audit, will talk about it’s findings and what they mean to us. We’ll also look at social action projects carried out by faith groups in Sheffield, from language classes to soup kitchens. Could this inspire us to engage together in local activities?
Refreshments provided
Open to all faiths and everybody
at Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
7.30 pm Mon 11th Feb
Contact office@standrewspsalterlane.org.uk or 0114 267 8289 for further details
Sheffield Interfaith Food & Friendship Dinner – Shirley House, Tuesday 19th February
Sheffield Interfaith, founded 1993, consists of local people working together to promote mutual respect and interfaith dialogue in Sheffield.
One way to achieve this is by getting to know each other at regular bring-and-share dinners. Why not join us? We welcome newcomers and old friends. Most food is vegetarian.
We welcome everybody who would like to come
at Shirley House, 31 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8YL
Tuesday 19th Feb 2019
at 6.00-8.00pm
(Number 4 bus leaves Sheffield Interchange at 17.35)
Holocaust Memorial Day – Sheffield Remembers
Monday 28th January – Winter Gardens
12.00 – 4.30pm – Short Films (drop in any time)
5.30 – 7.00pm – Memorial Candlelit Vigil with readings and reflections
Everyone one welcome