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.
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A journey into peace, tolerance, reconciliation and healing in Islam
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The Guildhall, High St, Exeter
10.15 – 10.45am Opening ceremony by the Lord Mayor of Exeter and representatives from Devon County Council, Exeter Cathedral and Devon SACRE
10.15am – 3.30pm Free Exhibition on the Holocaust and other genocides
10.30am-2.45pm Human rights trail: a guided, reflective walk around central Exeter
11am – 2.15pm Showings of the Film ‘Porajmos’: the story of the Gypsy Holocaust (Y9 + above) (Jury Room; no wheelchair access)
3.30 – 3.45pm Closing Ceremony, Moments of Reflection & Candle Lighting led by the Jewish Community
St Stephen’s Church, High Street, Exeter EX4 3LW
11am – 2.30pm Presentations of poetry, poems, prayers and stories from students from Devon schools
5.00 – 6.30pm Public talk: ‘Surviving a Japanese POW camp in WW2 and the search for forgiveness’ Hanneke Coates
Southernhay URC, Southernhay East, Exeter EX1 1QD*
12.30 – 1.30pm Public talk: ‘What it means to stand up and be counted; the story of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Third Reich’ Prof Christine King
*Please note change of venue; this talk is no longer taking place at St Stephen’s Church)
Download poster here: defan-feb2017
An opportunity to join others from different traditions in planting native trees and repairing hedgerows. Meet at the Wonford Community and Learning Centre, EX2 6NF
Please bring lunch to share
Faith and belief schools visitor training
Day 1: understanding the role of a faith and belief visitor
Earth Matters, Faith Matters 6 DARTMOOR SPRING PILGRIMAGE 2017 Sunday 23rd April, 11.00am
Bookings and further details: Tel. 01392 29494
Faith and belief schools visitor training
Day 2: developing your skills in front of an audience
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Day 3: Reflecting on experience and building confidence
Invitation from Exeter Mosque:
We are inviting you to an evening with us at the Mosque. We will be fasting as it is the month of Ramadan and will break our fast with a community dinner at around 9.40pm on Sunday 18.6.17. You will have the opportunity to meet other families, enjoy the company and taste middle eastern and asian cuisine.
If you would like to attend, please reply by Sunday 11.6.17, confirming your attendance and we will provide more information closer to the time. Do also inform us of any particular diet and any other adjustments we may need to make to enhance your experience.
We have our own car park. Additionally, there is on street parking as well as a local car park. We also have access arrangements at the Mosque.
Regards,
Taha Hassan
