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Our Guest Speaker will be Ajahn Jutindharo, on “Buddhism, Understanding and Living in the Modern Age”
Ajahn Jutindharo grew up in Leeds. He studied physics at university, and then worked for several years in medical research whilst writing a PhD. At university he became interested in meditation and Buddhism, which culminated in a decision to join a Buddhist monastic order in 1987. His monastic life has been spent primarily in England, with short periods in Asia. Since 2007 he has been the senior incumbent at the Hartridge Monastery in Devon.
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Hiroshima Day is usually held on 6th August, commemorating the day in 1945 when an atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, followed a few days later by another dropped on the city of Nagasaki.
In 2015, marking the 70th anniversary of Hiroshima, there will be a commemoration on Saturday 8th August. There will be a free crane making workshop in St Stephen’s Church in the High Street at 10.15am. Then from 11am, the Lord Mayor will lead a Procession from the Church to the Peace tree on Southernhay West for an Interfaith Ceremony of Remembrance.
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More than 70 volunteers from 7 different churches and 6 other faith and belief traditions have now been trained to be able to respond in the event of a major emergency in Devon, Plymouth or Torbay.
The Devon Faiths Response Team (DFRT) holds regular training workshops, with sessions led by various blue light services, HM Coroner and trauma specialists. Other speakers provide contributions from the Hindu, Jewish, Pagan, Muslim and Christian perspectives.
If a serious accident, natural disaster or attack were to happen in Devon, the members of the DFRT would work alongside the emergency services and other agencies to provide support for victims and their families and loved ones.
The DFRT continues to look for new volunteers and welcomes enquiries from interested people who are members of local churches and other faith communities.
Martyn Goss, Director of Church & Society at the Diocese of Exeter in the Church of England, said: “We face unknown crises in the future which might entail serious loss of life and damage to property and the environment. It is essential that members of Devon’s faith communities are equipped to respond to such events. This is all about preparing now for eventualities and emergencies to come.”
If you are interested in the next training day in Plymouth, please contact Maia Miller on .
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At a time of immense environmental and ecological challenge, it is essential that the world’s faith traditions engage more fully in what we may call planetary awareness and action.
Devon Earth and Faith Network invites you to a free day of exploration and inspiration
Sunday 1st November 2015
11.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.
The Old Deanery, Exeter
Main speaker:
Satish Kumar
Other contributors include:
Richard Dealler (Pilgrimage)
Hamzah Saied (Islam and Creation)
Sandhya Dave (Stories of Sustainability)
Aims:
- To develop a network of locally based faith champions for climate justice and earth care
- To share good practices and break the isolation of doing this work seemingly alone
- To inspire participants for the future and enthuse deeper understanding and engagement in issues around their faith and climate justice
Places limited. Please book with Joanie Harris. Tel: 01392-294940 / . Details will follow.
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‘Teaching British Values: Faith and Belief Perspectives’
British Values has become a byword for controversy. In schools and colleges it is now mandatory that pupils learn what they are. But how do those engaged in providing education, or indeed those on the receiving end of it feel about this? This conference, with contributions from education practitioners, provides a safe forum to explore these issues. Members of faith and belief groups will bring their own perspectives through debate, workshops, presentations and conversations. What better way to mark Inter Faith Week in 2015? Why not come along?
This free event is taking place at the Mint Methodist Church, Fore St, Exeter, EX4 3AT from 9.30am-1pm on Saturday 14 November 2015.
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To find out more and to book your place, email the Chair of DFBF Jude Taylorson at .
More information coming soon…
