This day conference for rabbis and clergy will discuss the key issues facing Christian and Jewish communities today and in the future, looking at: Antisemitism & hate crime Faith-based social action Theological issues Israel/Palestine dialogue The event will include expert panels, breakout sessions and plenty of opportunities to engage and network with local faith leaders. […]
New ‘Invest in Peace’ events announced
More local events have been announced for the Israeli-Palestinian ‘Invest in Peace’ initiative organised by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) and the Board of Deputies of British Jews. Invest in Peace invites Christian and Jewish communities in Britain to come together in support of Israeli-Palestinian peacebuilding projects. The events provide the opportunity to hear […]
Migration and inter-religious relations in Europe
‘What contribution can those involved in the inter-religious work of the churches offer in the current challenges faced in Europe at the present time?’ This was the primary question addressed by the group, mainly comprised of people working as interreligious officers for various churches in Europe and church related organisations, who met at St Columba’s […]
CAIRing for Scotland – story of Church interfaith relations
CAIRing for Scotland, the churches contribution to interfaith relations in Scotland has been published as a digital download by Action of Churches Together in Scotland (ACTS). It tells the story of the Churches Agency for Interfaith Relations (CAIRS) which for 14 years was dedicated to developing the work of interfaith relations among Christians in Scotland. […]
Building an Interfaith Community – Summer Course
This course from the Ecumenical Institute at Bossey brings together young people (20 – 35 years) from Christian, Jewish and Muslim communities for three weeks from 25 July – 12 August 2016. Its theme is People and Faith on the Move: Migration in Judaism, Christianity and Islam and it aims to contribute to the issues of […]
Jewish, Christian and Muslim leaders stand in solidarity against terrorism
Faith leaders met on 20 November 2015 at Lambeth Palace in solidarity a week after terrorists attacked Paris leaving 129 dead. Following a meeting of the Council of Christians and Jews, Muslim leaders joined Christian and Jewish leaders to stand together in mutual support and to demonstrate and encourage the cohesion of British society as […]
Download this practical guide to Interreligious and Intra-Christian Dialogue
This guide from the World Council of Churches (WCC) explores the relationship between intra-Christian dialogue and interreligious dialogue, and provides helpful guidance to those engaged in these areas. Called to Dialogue (PDF)
Good Resources for exploring Christian ‐ Muslim Dialogue & Witness
This resource from IFTAG looks at good websites and books for exploring Christian-Muslim dialogue and witness. You can download as a PDF or read below: Good Resources for Exploring Christian-Muslim Dialogue & Witness (PDF) Websites Muslims Ask, Christians Answer An excellent resource for helping Christians engage with the kind of questions they can be asked […]
Inter-religious action aims to build confidence among religious communities
Following an attack in June 2015 on a church on the northern shore of the Sea of Galilee, Israel, the Elijah Interfaith Institute has launched a campaign to restore the friendship centre at the church where inter-religious meetings take place. The Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fish, at Tabgha, was set on fire […]
The Carpet of Wisdom exhibition – interfaith project
You can attend the next phase of the Weaving Women’s Wisdom interfaith project on Tuesday 21 April at 12.30 in Bradford City Hall Banqueting Suite. Launched by Touchstone in Bradford in the Autumn of 2014, Weaving Women’s Wisdom has worked alongside 20 groups in Britain and Pakistan, to enable women to converse differently about matters […]
