Organised by the Islamic Society of Britain, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to gain a better understanding of the Islamic faith and culture. The aim of the event is to build positive relationships between different communities and promote community cohesion.
Find out how Sheffield has become the UK’s first official ‘City of Sanctuary’ for asylum-seekers and refugees.
Share information and ideas with other new City of Sanctuary groups around the country.
Explore how you can build a grassroots City of Sanctuary movement in your own town or city.
To book a free place or for more information please contact:
City of Sanctuary have recently formed a working group of volunteers to develop some community projects to build bridges between local people and asylum-seekers in Sheffield neighbourhoods.
As a first stage they are working with groups and individuals on the Manor.
City of Sanctuary is holding an Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss and vote on a change in constitution needed for charitable registration.
This will also be an opportunity for people to catch up on news and meet other City of Sanctuary supporters over a meal so have booked a hot buffet at the Ethio Cubano Restaurant on Arundel Gate.
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p class=”MsoNormal”>This consultation relates to the changes introduced by the Charities Act of 2006. One of the effects of the Charities Act 2006 is that all charities must demonstrate that their aims are for public benefit.
Priorities for Working Together: Charting a New Course?
Refreshments available.
Guest speaker: Rt Revd David Hawtin, Assistant Bishop, Diocese of Sheffield
The next Faith Matters seminar will be held 9.30 a.m. (Registration) to 1.00 p.m. on 8 April at Leeds Church Institute.
http://www.crc-online.org.uk/faithmatters.asp?slid=90&mid=89
If you would like to book a place, please email info@crc-online.org.uk or telephone Mary White on 0113 244 3413.
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p>Following 4 months of research, community consultant Ann Hindley has produced a report on the findings of the audit of faith related community activity which the Faiths Forum commissioned in October 2007.
VCF Vacancies on the Inclusive & Cosmopolitan City Partnership Board
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p>Would you like to work with key decision makers to transform Sheffield into a more Inclusive and Cosmopolitan City that promotes the value of Diversity and Community Cohesion?
This month’s theme: “How we read our scriptures”.
The dialogues will be led by Dr Youcef Djerbib (Muslim Welfare House of Sheffield) and Revd Dr Sarah Hall (St Andrew’s Church, Broomhall).
Everyone is invited, in a spirit of enquiry and respect, to come along to listen and to ask questions. You may write down a question beforehand and post / email / bring them to the Broomhall Centre.
The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Burngreave is helping to organise a march through the area, celebrating and supporting the local community.
If you would like further information, please contact Tim Wright who can put you in touch with the march organisers.
Sheffield’s annual Inter Faith Peace walk will again be taking place on Sunday 13 April from 2:30pm. Organised by the Islamic Society of Britain and Yorkshire and Humber Faiths Forum the route will run through the Burngreave area of the City. ALL ARE WELCOME. Further details will be posted shortly.
Sheffield’s Inter Faith walk - A celebration of faith & unity will be taking place on Sunday 13 April from 2:30pm. Organised by the Islamic Society of Britain and Yorkshire and Humber Faiths Forum the route will run through the Burngreave area of the City. ALL ARE WELCOME.
Start: St Catherines of Alexandria, Melrose Rd, S3 9DN
End: Firth Park Methodist Church, 8 Stubbin Lane, S5 6QL
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p>Since November 2007, Sheffield Faiths Forum has been involved in piloting a Continuing Professional Development course for Faith Leaders and Workers in Sheffield. This has been co-ordinated nationally by the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education.
Since November 2007, Sheffield Faiths Forum has been involved in piloting a Continuing Professional Development course for Faith Leaders and Workers in Sheffield. This has been co-ordinated nationally by the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education.
Making ‘City a Sanctuary’ a reality. Have your say in choosing our city’s goals and priorities for welcoming and including asylum-seekers and refugees.
Please contact us to book your place, as numbers are limited. Asylum-seekers and refugees are especially welcome, travel expenses can be paid.
Website: www.cityofsanctuary.org
Email: craig@cityofsanctuary.org
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