The Calendar below includes upcoming DFBF events and other interfaith events in Devon, and reports and photos of previous events. [There is a known bug in the calendar, and it may go blank if you try changing the date or the display view. Refreshing the page should show the new information.]
See also the Shap e-calendar of Religious Festivals, featuring dates and descriptions of festivals. It is an invaluable resource for the teaching profession, students, businesses, chaplaincies, those in health care and public services.
1st April
Learning from history: Tudor turmoil. John will be talking about the research he carried out for his latest book (Murky Waters) – a story set in 1530s Devon, at the centre of the English Reformation.
John Hall
6th May
What role does faith play in shaping ethical sexual relationships?
Susannah Cornwall
3rd June
Exploring narratives and storytelling in religious traditions
Cathy Potter
1st July
Summer party
Building Communities Together, a Bahá’í Perspective
Central to the Bahá’í Faith is the belief that the world’s major religions draw their original inspiration from one common source and can find ways of working together to create a more harmonious society
The Historic Gildhall, 203 High Street, Exeter
6.00 – 7.30pm on Thurs 10th July 2025
Join us at 5.30pm for refreshments
Booking here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-communities-together-a-bahai-perspective-tickets-1389112335389?aff=oddtdtcreator
2nd September
Exploring ideas and concepts about the stages of spiritual growth
Ed Pawson, Iain McDonald, Jude Taylorson
7th October
How does chanting lie at the centre of the Nichiren approach to Buddhist practice?
Billie Snowden
4th November
A guide to the diversity of Pagan traditions
Nic Gibson
Prayers and Meditations for Universal Peace
Join us as we share prayers and meditations from diverse religions and communities, including prayers for current conflicts around the world
- Saturday 8th November 2025
- St Stephen’s Church, High Street, Exeter EX4 3LW
- 1.30-2.30pm
- Refreshments
- Free admission, no booking necessary
DFBF Building Community flyer 2025
Building an Interfaith Community
Guest speaker: Arezoo Farahzad
“Consort with the followers of all religions in a spirit of friendliness and fellowship” Tablets of Bahá’u’lláh (Baháʼí Faith)
Community … what does it mean to you?
Why is it important for Faith Communities to work together?
Can I follow my own spiritual path and, at the same time, celebrate with others?
- 3.00 – 4.30 pm
- Sat 8th Nov 2025
- St Stephen’s Church, High Street Exeter
- Free admission and refreshments (no booking necessary)
