‘For several years the Bristol Multi-Faith Forum has organised a Diverse Doors Open Day, celebrating our religious diversity-giving communities the chance to experience each other’s cultures and learn about each other’s beliefs, offering the opportunity to visit a range of places of worship and discover the many faith communities that exist in Bristol. Over the years many places of worship have opened their doors to the general public as part of this event, which is unique to Bristol. This is a unique event to Bristol, celebrating our religious diversity – giving communities the chance to experience each other’s cultures and learn about each other’s beliefs. It is an annual event, offering the opportunity to visit a range of places of worship and discover the many faith communities that exist in Bristol. Last year a total of 21 places of worship opened their doors to the general public on Sunday 26 February 2012. In addition, 5 of the 21 venues formed a designated ‘Faith Trail’, each representing a different faith. At each of these five core venues there was an opportunity to participate in a discussion around the issue of ‘What can diverse Bristol learn from your faith?’ This year a total of 14 places of worship are opening their doors to the general public on Sunday 24th February. In addition, 5 of the 14 venues will form a designated ‘Faith Trail’, each representing a different faith. At each of these five core venues there will be an opportunity to participate in a discussion around the issue of ‘Faith in Time of Austerity.’ The discussions will take place at specific times at each venue. The event is organised by Bristol Multi-Faith Forum and supported by Bristol City Council. Further information on next year’s Diverse Doors day will be available on the website as soon as possible. For more information contact Bristol Multi-Faith Forum Email: info@bristolmultifaithforum.org.uk mobile: 07834812663
Participating Venues:
Easton Jamia Mosque 66 St Marks Road, Easton, BS5 6JH Open 10.30am – 4pm,
Bristol Sikh Temple , 71-75 Fishponds Road, Eastville, BS5 6SF Open;
Hindu Temple, 163 Church Rd, Redfield, BS5 9LA, Open 10.30am – 4pm;
Bristol Bahá’í Centre, 8 Church Road, Lawrence Hill, Bristol, BS5 9JA, Open 10.30am – 4pm;
St Nicholas of Tolentino Catholic Church, Lawford’s Gate, Easton, BS5 0RE Open 10.30am – 4pm;
The New Room/John Wesley’s Methodist Chapel, 36, The Horsefair, Bristol, BS1 3JE, Open 2pm – 4pm;
Lord Mayor’s Chapel, College Green, BS1 5TR, Open 10am to 3.30pm;
Shah Jalal Jamia Mosque, 468/470 Stapleton Road, Easton, BS5 6PA, Open 10.30am – 4pm;
Bristol Jamia Mosque, Green Street, Totterdown, BS3 4UB;
Siri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara, 301-307 Church Road, St George, BS5 8AA, Open 10.30am – 4pm;
Easton Islami Darasgah, Greencastle House, Greenbank Road, Bristol, BS5 6HE, Open 10am – 4pm;
Victoria Methodist Church, Whiteladies Road, Clifton, BS8 1NU, Open 10am – 4pm;
Bristol and West Progressive Synagogue, 43/47 Bannerman Road, Easton, BS5 0RR, Open 10.30am – 3pm