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.
Devon Earth and Faith Network (DEFAN) is organising its next event as a visit to the Forest Garden at Dartington, South Devon. on Sunday 29th April, 10.30a.m. – 4.00p.m.
This interfaith day will consist of some walks around the Forest Garden, Pollinators Sanctuary and other sites in the area. We will include discussion on the benefits of woodland and local wildlife. There will also be an opportunity for some foraging and exploring native plant species.
Passion, Power and Perseverance
A visit to a renewable energy farm home in the Teign Valley near Newton Abbot
11.00am to 3.30pm Sunday 21 October
01392-294924
Mobile: 0797 4332023
Dying matters: an interfaith conference on living and dying well
This conference will:
- offer opportunities to engage with speakers from across the spectrum of faith and beliefs
- be suitable for schools (in particular GCSE students) and is also open to the general public
This conference will bring together teachers, health professionals and members of diverse faith and belief communities to discuss: death and dying, the value of human life, end of life care, assisted death and palliative care. The talks and workshops will be linked to topics featured in GCSE Religious Studies specifications.
Corrymeela in Exeter
Mercy, Justice, Truth and Peace
An Interfaith conference, open to those of all faiths and beliefs and none
10.00am to 4.30pm 17 November
in the Alumni Auditorium, the Forum, Exeter University
Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet, theologian, mediator and peace activist/educator. Since 2014, he has been the leader of the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldest and pre–eminent organisation for peace and reconciliation. He grew up in Cork, and after a nomadic, highly creative decade in Switzerland, Australia, Lithuania, Uganda and the Philippines, he settled in Belfast in 2003. With a poet’s interest in storytelling, language, theology and conflict are among the dominant themes referenced in his work.
Pádraig writes poetry and prose, lectures, leads retreats, and is a frequent contributor to religious broadcasting across the British Isles. His published poetry and prose include In the Shelter, Sorry for your Troubles, Readings from the Books of Exile and Discovering the Spirit in the City. He is also a group worker and has worked with groups in Ireland, Britain, the US and Australia
Here is his TED talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJfBYz6tab8
And here is one of his poems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDxNkaNlxb4
Pádraig Ó Tuama is leader of the Corrymeela community in Ireland. Please see details of his visit to Exeter below, which may be of interest…
Corrymeela in Exeter
17 – 18 Nov 2018 Exeter
Mercy, Justice, Truth and Peace
A Christian based service of worship on November 18 in Exeter. The keynote speaker and preacher is Pádraig Ó Tuama.
Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet, theologian, mediator and peace activist/educator. Since 2014, he has been the leader of the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldest and pre–eminent organisation for peace and reconciliation. He grew up in Cork, and after a nomadic, highly creative decade in Switzerland, Australia, Lithuania, Uganda and the Philippines, he settled in Belfast in 2003. With a poet’s interest in storytelling, language, theology and conflict are among the dominant themes referenced in his work.
Pádraig writes poetry and prose, lectures, leads retreats, and is a frequent contributor to religious broadcasting across the British Isles. His published poetry and prose include In the Shelter, Sorry for your Troubles, Readings from the Books of Exile and Discovering the Spirit in the City. He is also a group worker and has worked with groups in Ireland, Britain, the US and Australia
Here is his TED talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJfBYz6tab8
And here is one of his poems:
