Some Ecumenical Reflections on an important text, including theologians from the Global South and from different Christian traditions.
Interfaith
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Across Britain and Ireland there is a rich tapestry of faiths. Some people belong to major world religions that are ancient and historic, while others follow smaller, newer faiths. This diversity can leave Christians with many questions to consider, such as how to relate to people of other faiths without compromising their own beliefs.
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland provides an ‘ecumenical space' in which these and other issues can be explored and reflected upon. Theological reflection is carried out by the Inter Faith Theological Advisory Group.
Christianity and World Religions
Find out about some of the other religions you will find in Britain and Ireland, and their relationship to Christianity.
- - Christianity and Judaism
- - Christianity and Islam
- - Christian-Hindu relations
- - Christian-Buddhist relations
Resources
Church publications
Explore this range of publications available on interfaith related matters produced by the churches.
Reflection on the possible closure of the Inter Faith Network
The Inter Faith Network for the UK has existed for more than 30 years and has played a critical role in promoting good relations between the different faiths across the UK. Recently however, the UK Government has indicated that it is minded to end financial support to the organisation which would lead to its closure. […]
A prayer for Holocaust Memorial Day – 27 January 2024
A Prayer for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) has been written by the Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ) reflecting this year’s theme of the ‘fragility of freedom’. It is also available to download as a bilingual Welsh/English document (below). As always, CCJ is encouraging Christians to observe the day and has published some general guidance […]
Inter Faith Week and Scottish Interfaith Week
Inter Faith Week and Scottish Interfaith Week run from Sunday 12 – Sunday 19 November 2023.
Theological Symposium in Memory of Kenneth Cracknell
Reflect upon Kenneth’s legacy and look ahead to the challenges facing interfaith work in the 21st century.
Gender Justice: Why Faith Matters
Watch again: this webinar explored how faith informs how we think of ourselves as women and men.
Holocaust Memorial Day – 27 Jan 2023
Holocaust Memorial Day’s theme is ‘ordinary people’. Download a resource for churches produced by the Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ).
Inter Faith Week and Scottish Interfaith Week 2022
Inter Faith Week and Scottish Interfaith Week run from Sunday 13 – Sunday 20 November 2022. Inter Faith Week. Inter Faith Week takes place across England, Northern Ireland and Wales and aims to: Strengthen good interfaith relations at all levels. Increase awareness of the different and distinct faith communities in the UK, in particular celebrating […]
Church Growth and Interfaith Relations
How do current priorities of Church growth and evangelism relate to, and intersect with, the place of interfaith relations?
Praying Together in Multi Faith Contexts: Some Ecumenical Reflections
Can Christians pray or share silence with people of other faiths? As our society becomes more diverse and with pressure to make public and civic events more inclusive, this paper explores some of the theological challenges for Christians and offers some guidelines and possible models of engagement. Download Praying Together in Multi Faith Contexts – […]
