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  • December News Magazine

    The latest edition of our news magazine has just been published. It gives details of some of the events and activities we have been involved with in recent months. You can read it here.

  • Candlelit Peace Vigil

    About 200 of us gathered on College Green at 6pm on Tuesday 17th November for a Peace Vigil – to pay respect to all those who have lost their lives or been devastated by acts of terrorism in Paris and also in Beirut, Turkey, Egypt, Syria and elsewhere. Also to stand united as peaceful multi-cultural, multi-faith and richly diverse communities in Bristol.

    Firstly we were outside, listening to speeches and prayers from a whole range of people. Then, the Cathedral opened its doors and invited everyone inside to place their candles – and it was a time for quiet reflection and shared prayer.

     There will be a report on our website and on facebook next week – but we just wanted to share with you some of these photos from the evening. See the Photo Gallery here.

    This was organised by local agencies and individuals including Bristol Muslim Cultural Society (BMCS); Council of Bristol Mosques; Building the Bridge; Somali Community Organisations; Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI); Bristol Multi-Faith Forum and others.

    Click here to read the speech given by our Chair Revd Tracey Lewis.

    Other speakers included, amongst others:
    Cllr Afzal Shah; Arif Khan, the Chair of the Council of Mosques; Rev Tracey Lewis, Chair of Bristol Multi-Faith Forum; Rev James Wilson; Zaheer Shabir, Chair of Building the Bridge; Peter Brill from Salaam Shalom; Kamlesh Vyas from the Hindu Temple; George Ferguson, the Mayor of Bristol; Alex Raikes, Director of SARI.

     

     

  • Statement on Paris attacks and prayers from Bristol Muslim Cultural Society

    Everyones hearts are feeling for the people of France at the moment.
    This is an absolutely disgusting attack on innocent people. No sane
    human could justify such behaviour. Even in the animal Kingdom animals
    don’t behave this way towards each other. This isn’t just an attack on France
    but an attack on all of us in Europe.

    Let’s pray that Allah helps the victims and their
    families at this difficult time. Ameen.

    Let’s pray that Allah brings these evil people who carried
    out these attacks to justice swiftly. Ameen.

    Let’s pray that as a continent we have the courage and
    resolve to stay united and stand together in the face of
    such an abhorrent act of evil. Ameen.

    Rizwan Ahmed
    (Muslim Chaplain Bristol University)

  • Inter Faith Network for the UK statement on the terror attacks in Paris

    The terrorist attacks in Paris and inter faith relations in the UK: Statement from the Co-Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Inter Faith Network for the UK:

     

    We have watched with deep concern the news unfolding of coordinated murders,  injury and destruction in terrorist attacks in Paris.  Our prayers are with all affected by this atrocity.

    A jihadist motive is described in news coverage.

    Terrorism has many faces. Sometimes it wears the mask of religion, claiming a justification in religious teaching for its acts.  This is rejected in the strongest terms by faith communities.

    Terrorists have as their aim the creation of a climate of fear and uncertainty. Their victory begins the moment that people can no longer live in trust and with a sense of shared citizenship.  In Britain, we live with the reality of the impact of international terrorism, feeling the shockwaves of events such as those in Paris as well as in other places around the world.   In such a context, we need to build on the solid history of inter community relations in the UK.  Let us not allow the wedge of suspicion and distrust to be driven between our communities.

    Inter Faith Week is under way in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.  One of its themes this year is ‘Living Well Together’.  The events that the Week will see are a reminder of the reality and the importance of a positive coexistence.  Tackling tough issues is part of this and on the agenda are those such as extremism, freedom of expression and responding to social ills such as poverty.  Inter faith discussion and engagement does not just focus on easy issues; it is not just the province of those who agree.  It is a challenging and vital process that needs, increasingly, to be part of the common discourse of our society.

    We conclude, as we began, with our concern and sympathy for our near neighbours in France at this time.

    The Rt Revd Richard Atkinson OBE (Co-Chair)

    Vivian Wineman (Co-Chair)

    Maulana M Shahid Raza OBE (Vice-Chair)

    Dr Natubhai Shah MBE (Vice-Chair)

    Lord Singh of Wimbledon CBE (Vice-Chair)

  • AGM and Conference 2015

    Bristol Multi-Faith Forum AGM and Conference was held on 10th November between 3pm and 6pm in the main hall at the Barton Hill Settlement, 43 Ducie Rd, Barton Hill, Bristol, BS5 0AX. The short AGM was followed by our conference on the theme of City of Sanctuary. We also invited new members to join our Management Committee. About 30 people attended and took part in the discussions. A report and photos of the event will follow shortly.

    To see a poster click here

  • Most recent E-Bulletin – 27th October

    We publish fortnightly e-bulletins – with information on events, resources and funding. Read our latest edition, published on Tuesday  27 October 2015. Please contact us with any news or information that you would like to have included in future editions. Please forward this to anyone who may be interested in being added to our email list.

    Send any event information to me at johanna@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk.

    Read the e-bulletin here

  • Forum Open Meeting ‘Green Capital’

    Our last Bristol Multi-Faith Forum Open Meeting was held on Tuesday 20 October, at St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Rd, Bristol, BS2 9TJ, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. This was a free event, and open to all. We looked at different aspects of ‘Green Capital’, such as Food Poverty, Positive Money, Bristol Pound –  asking how faith communities can get involved and play a role. We will be publishing a report shortly, but for more information please contact Lily Khandker at info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk or call 07789 040267 (mobile).

    See our poster here.

  • Most recent e-bulletin – 7 October 2015

    We publish fortnightly e-bulletins – with information on events, resources and funding. Read our latest edition, published on Wednesday 7 October 2015. Please contact us with any news or information that you would like to have included in future editions. Please forward this to anyone who may be interested in being added to our email list.

    Send any event information to me at johanna@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk.

    Read the e-bulletin here

  • Sunday 11 October – Health Awareness Day 2015

    This year’s Health Awareness Day will take place at the Malcolm X Centre, 141 City Road, Bristol, BS2 8YH, between 11am and 4pm. It is a free, fun, informative, interactive family event, which is open to all. Come and enjoy speakers, workshops,information stalls, children’s activities, henna,  face painting, fitness activities and food. There will be workshops on Child Sexual Exploitation, Mental Health and Blood and Organ Donation.

    Learn about Health and Wellbeing, find out how to access health services and discover more about preventative measures. The day will provide information on general health issues as well as those that particularly impact on BME Communities and all activities will respect diverse faiths and cultural sensitivities.

    For more information please contact Lily Khandker at info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk or call 07789 040267 (mobile).

    See our poster here.

  • 20 October – Bristol Multi-Faith Forum Open Meeting: ‘Green Capital’

    Our next Bristol Multi-Faith Forum Open Meeting will be held at St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Rd, Bristol, BS2 9TJ, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. This is a free event, which is open to all. We will be looking at different aspects of ‘Green Capital’, such as Food Poverty, Positive Money, Bristol Pound – and asking how faith communities can get involved and play a role. For more information or to book a place please contact Lily Khandker at info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk or call 07789 040267 (mobile).

    See our poster here.

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