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

5th October. 11am – 2pm

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.

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 –

Open Mosque Day

http://sheffieldinterfaith.org.uk/2019/02/1352/

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 11^th Feb

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

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 19^th Feb 2019

at 6.00-8.00pm

(Number 4 bus leaves Sheffield Interchange at 17.35)

We are marking Interfaith Week at Underbank Unitarian Chapel, Stannington, on November 18th at 11.00 am. Unitarians routinely draw inspiration from the literature of many world faiths and philosophies, and on Interfaith Sunday we have Penny Kaye from the Sheffield Reform Jewish denomination, to give us a talk and to help with some prayers and readings.

Food and Friendship
Tuesday 23rd Oct 2018
at 6.00-8.00pm

Every month Sheffield Interfaith invite you to join us for a ‘bring & share’ meal, usually at Shirley House Interfaith Centre, 31 Psalter Lane, S11 8YL. Why not come and see? Meet new people and make new friends. People of all faiths (and food traditions), or none, are most welcome.
It was suggested at the AGM that it would be a good idea to hold these dinners at other places of worship, so individual faith groups could have contact with Sheffield Interfaith. If your faith group would like to ‘host’ a SIF bring and share meal, please get in touch, via the website.
Planned dates for the next few months are:
Monday 26th November
Wednesday 19th December
Thursday 24th January 2019
Tuesday 19th February 2019

You could use one of these dates or offer a date after February- we try not to clash with religious festivals.

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

Tuesday 23rd Oct 2018
at 6.00-8.00pm

(Number 4 bus leaves Sheffield Interchange at 17.35)