Nottingham Inter Faith Council


Home About Faith Numbers News 2007 News 2008 News 2009 News Diversity in the Workplace Resources Faith Files Faith Calender Links Feedback Contact Us Join Us Photo Gallery		THE NOTTINGHAM INTER FAITH COUNCIL Faiths in Nottingham Exhibition Nottingham Inter Faith Council is an organisation that aims to contribute to a more understanding and tolerant society by making connections between faith groups and showing the wider public the importance of the spiritual aspects of life and the contribution faith groups can make to the community. NIFC tries to achieve these aims by organising meetings, visits, social events and healthy discussions. In addition, NIFC provides information and advice on faith matters to busineses and public organisations. You can get a feel for the work that we do in the "News" section of the site and, of course, we would love to see you at one of our forthcoming events! HEADLINES �Meeting God in Friend and Stranger: fostering mutual respect and understanding between the religions� is a new teaching document on interreligious dialogue from the Roman Catholic perspective. It has been published by the Bishops� Conference of England and Wales and can be downloaded by clicking here : "Meeting God in Friend and Stranger" pdf Faiths Forum for the East Midlands : www.ffem.org.uk Faiths Forum East Midlands is the regional hub for dialogue and co-operation between people with different religious beliefs and worldviews who share a commitment to good citizenship and building a society where we can all feel at home, where there is respect for difference and where diversity is valued. UK InterFaith Network: www.interfaith.org.uk This organisation works to build good relations between the communities of all the major faiths in Britain. It links over 90 member bodies, including the major faith communities and inter faith organisations. The site has information about the Network's projects and useful publications. FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Friday 25th June : Audio Exhibition of "Prayer" The Exhibition will be opened by South African artist, James Webb. It is a collection of prayers recorded from faiths in and around Nottingham, presented through audio speakers in the gallery. Running from 25 June to 8 August 2010 Location/Time : Djanogly Art Gallery, Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham University, 6.30pm Sunday 1st August 2010: Picnic in the Park ! An opportunity to enjoy an afternoon in great company. Bring family, friends and food to share. Games for children of all ages. Location/Time : Wollaton Park (in front of Hall), 12.00noon - 3.00pm Wednesday 15th September 2010: Eid Celebration A annual, colourful and enjoyable occasion at BMCC Location/Time : BMCC, Time TBA Tuesday 28th September 2010: AGM An interesting talk to sweeten the boring administrative bits Location/Time : TBA Thursday 21st October 2010: Peace through Reconciliation This years installment of this annual, thought provoking event Location/Time : St Barnabas Cathedral, 7.00pm Wednesday 17th November 2010: Entertainment and Talent Night No need to introduce this event, it does exactly what it says on the tin! Location/Time : Progressive Synagogue, Lloyd St Sherwood, 7.30pm 2nd NATIONAL INTER FAITH WEEK - 21-27 NOV 2010 Nottingham Inter Faith Council is hoping to build on last years sucessful events with an even better programme for 2010. Only one event has been confirmed so far, but more are sure to follow soon : Monday 22 Nov : Spiritual Elders meet Emerging Visionaries Also being planned for this year. . . Film Festival Interfaith Youth football, training and tournament Location/Time : Dates for these events still be be determined Nottingham Inter Faith Council is funded by Nottingham City Council and Nottinghamshire County Council. A Registered Charity No. 1127950.