Diocesan Courses Diocesan Events
|
Event Date: Friday 10th September
7.00pm at St. Philip’s Church, Evington Rd, Leicester LE2 1HN
The south Indian Christian artist Jyoti Sahi will open an exhibition of his cross-cultural paintings, with an introdutory talk and a chance to view the paintings. Entry free. Jyoti’s reputation is high and his work beautifully provocative.
Event Date: Monday 13th September onwards
St Philip’s Church Community Hall, Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1HN
St Philip’s Centre’s Interfaith Sports programme begins again after the summer break, with Salsa Aerobics on Mondays, 5.00 pm – 6.00 pm (from 13th September), and Women’s Badminton on Wednesdays, 4.30pm – 5.30 pm (from 15th September).
Ladies of all faiths are invited to come along for fun, fitness and friendship!
Further information from maureen@stphilipscentre.co.uk
Event Date: Saturday 18th September
Leicester City Centre, 11.00 am – 4.00 pm
The Leicester Interfaith Youth HUB at St Philip’s Centre is looking for young people, ages 16 to 26, of the different faith traditions to be part of the STAND against POVERTY campaign. We are hosting an event in the city centre on Saturday 18th September, 11am to 4pm.
We will have a conga line, mexican wave, face painting, lots of fun and games and will be selling t-shirts, wristbands, and giving away freebies to help raise awareness.
If you are interested in volunteering at this event it is essential you come to the preparation workshop on Tuesday 7th September, 6-8.30pm at St Philip’s Church,and which will conclude with an Interfaith Iftari (Breaking Fast) meal.
Muslim HUB members should bring a dish along with and also bring a non Muslim friend to share food with.
Contact Raheema Caratella at r.caratella@stphilipscentre.co.uk
Event Date: Thursday 18th November
St Philip’s Centre, Leicester. 9.30 am – 4.00 pm
£125 including lunch & resource books
A Day Course for Bishops & Senior Clergy. Topics covered include the challenge of Presence & engagement in multi faith areas; engagement of faith with public life; pastoral mission and ministry challenges in a multi faith society; the role of senior clergy and their relationship with different faith communities.
Booking essential – contact admin@stphilipscentre.co.uk or telephone 0116 2733459
Event Date: 27th Sept, 25th Oct, 15th Nov, 6th Dec
Visits to various places of worship : a Gurdwara, Mosque, Synagogue and Hindu Temple – to take place on Monday evenings. They will include time for reflection.
If you would like to take part in these visits, please contact admin@stphilipscentre.co.uk
We are delighted to announce that the 2010 BIAMS (British and Irish Association for Mission Studies) day conference will take place at St Philip’s Centre, Leicester on 3rd November. The conference is entitled Extremism/Mission: Responses to racist, religious and political zeal. There will be two main speakers in the morning: The Rev’d Canon Dr Frances Ward from Bradford Cathedral and Asif Mall, a Pakistani Christian. The afternoon will include a response from Suleman Nagdi, a Muslim who works closely with the St Philip’s Centre.
This day conference is designed to give opportunity to discuss and reflect on the issue of how Christians engage in mission and the perceptions of others. As well as the key note addresses, there will be time for questions and small group discussion.
The day will start at 10.30am with refreshments, with the first session at 11.00am. It is planned to finish at 4.30pm. The cost is £20 for BIAMS members, £25 for non-members and £15 for concessions and lunch will be provided. If you wish to attend, our contact details are below.
We look forward to welcoming you on 3rd November for what we hope will be a interesting dialogue. Attached is the Day Conference registration form and also a flyer for the day. If you are able to display this please do.
An increasing number of requests are being received for guidance across a variety of issues with inter faith aspects eg inter faith marriage, use of multi faith spaces,etc. In response to this, a project is being undertaken to provide guidance on a range of issues.
One of these is in the area of baptisms where there are increasing requests for Godparents or ‘sponsors’ of other faiths and questions about the initiation into another religious tradition of children from a mixed faith marriage in addition to baptism.
If you have any particular cases or stories relating to baptisms in inter faith contexts we would like to hear about them, and about how the issues were addressed. Please contact me at john.hall@stphilipscentre.co.uk
Revd Canon Dr John Hall
Director – St Philip’s Centre
ECO Faith, for World Environment Day, 5th June we are having a marquee at the community Riverside festival on Bede park, Leicester
In the marquee will have various activities/workshops for people to get involved in:
1. Today/Tomorrow…..What our Earth could be….Tour and workshop with lots of little tips/ideas on the small steps that can contribute to a cleaner/healthier planet.
2. Shoot your Co2, Carbon footprint and water pistols game
3. Quotes from religious texts books on how faith can be an inspiration to care for the environment
4. Recycled fashion workshop….volunteers will help recycle and revamp a tired looking outfit with buttons/ribbons/badges
5. Badge Making….Eco warrior
6. Pledge/declaration for people to sign to say they will take small steps and make their contribution
7. Grow your own FREE grub….take away plants: tomato, onion, cress, peppers, chilli, courgette and many more.
The Leicester Interfaith Youth HUB is an initiative of the St. Philip’s Centre
We were set up in January 2010 and our Moto is think global….act local. We look at global issues across the world and take local action through community service initiatives. We have been supporting a charity called Malaria No More, who is helping combat malaria in Ghana, Africa. In total we have managed to raise £10,000 thanks to the young people putting on various community events on for the public.
Contact Raheema Caratella 0116 2733459/07742040929
Facebook – ‘Leicester Interfaith Youth Hub’
The ‘Leicester Interfaith Youth Hub’ presents Leicester’s first ever
Multi-faith Fundraising Dinner for
World MALARIA Day
25th April 2010 @ Empire Banqueting Suite
Buy tickets online: www.leicesterdinner.eventbrite.com
Or from Michael or Raheema at St Philips Centre, on 0116 2733459 / 0116 2738813, 2A Stoughton Drive North, Evington, Leicester, LE5 5UB
Featuring: Three-course meal, special guest speakers, charity raffle and auction (including David Beckham and Andy Murray signed merchandise) entertainment, drama, comedy, ‘The Faith Monologues’ and much more!!
Did you know that Malaria kills someone every thirty seconds? Over a million lives are lost every year from this entirely preventable disease. We here in Leicester can make a difference. The Leicester Interfaith Youth Hub have organised Leicester’s first Multi-faith Fundraising dinner; bringing people from all walks of life together to make a real difference.
Every penny donated on the night will be doubled and donated to ‘Malaria No More’ – Each £5.00 donated will buy a bed net to protect an African family. These bed nets make a massive difference in reducing deaths due to malaria; every penny donated will go straight to charity to buy and transport a net to where it is most needed. It will even educate an African family about its use!
So join us for a fantastic evening! A delicious three course meal will be accompanied by special guest speakers, a charity raffle and auction (including a football signed by David Beckham and a signed tennis ball by Andy Murray) as well as superb entertainment designed and delivered by young people of Leicester.
Details below, don’t delay get your tickets now! Online or in person! Every ticket purchased will donate at least one bed net to Africa! So you can a make a difference right now!
Date: Sunday 25th April 2010
Time: 6.00pm – 9.30pm
Ticket: £15.00 (each ticket purchased will buy one bed net for Africa)
Buy online: http://leicesterdinner.eventbrite.com/
Venue: Empire Banqueting Suite
1 Foundry Lane, Belgrave Gate
Leicester, LE1 3WU
18th May, 1st & 15th June
St Philip’s Centre, 2A Stoughton Drive North, Leicester LE5 5UB
Three full days – aimed primarily at Christians working in inter faith situations, but all who are interested are welcome.
£120 non residential including lunches – but is funded for members of the Anglican Diocese of Leicester.
Enquiries and booking forms from St Philip’s Centre, 273 3459 or admin@stphilipscentre.co.uk
Fifteen young people aged 16 to 25 have been successfully accepted onto Leicester’s first Multi Faith Leadership Residential Programme. The experience is being run by the Leicester Interfaith Youth Hub as part of St Philip’s Centre.
The young men and women were selected for their dedication to community service and passion for global causes. The diverse group come from five different religious backgrounds and are from across Leicester and Leicestershire.
Seeking to equip, inspire and empower the next generation of young leaders across the different communities in Leicester, the leadership programme has been put together by Bilal Hassam and Michael Tweed, Faiths Act Fellows for the Tony Blair Faith Foundation who are working in conjunction Raheema Caratella, Engagement Worker at St Philips Centre, Leicester.
(more…)
Hindu Scripture meets Christian Scripture
Thursday 4th February
7:30-9 at the St. Philip’s Centre
We will be looking at ‘Identity’ in Scripture
The Christian passages we will be using are:
Genesis 1:26-31
Matthew 25:34-46
Leicester Inter-faith Youth Hub
Equipping… Inspiring…Empowering
The ‘Hub’ is the place for young people aged 16 – 26 to explore what it means to live in a multi-faith city and plan out community service. Helping to turn their plans into action are the ‘Faiths Act Fellows’ working with the St Philips Centre. Our focus this year will be translating multi-faith local action into saving lives lost from Malaria, Africa’s biggest killer. Be part of a global movement of young people with volunteers in over 40 countries.
We’re looking for young people from different backgrounds to join the campaign, shape the movement and dare to make a difference!
“Shape the Movement” – Monthly Hub of Young People
6pm – 8pm St Philips Centre, 2A Stoughton Drive North, LE5 5UB
Tues 2nd February
Wed 3rd March
Wed 7th April
Wed 5th May
Some of the planned activities over the next few months include – Leicester Multi-Faith Street Cleaning,Interfaith Leadership Residential Program, Fundraising Dinner for World Malaria Day, World Environment Day and much much more!
Our vision is make Leicester a beacon for Inter-faith action, spearheaded by young people. Everyone, is welcome to take part in this Global Movement. For more details please feel free to contact us on the details below and check out our website: www.FaithsActFellows.org/Leicester
Following its successful launch in 2008, St Philip’s Centre is once again offering its free and exciting 7 week Introduction to Faith Tourism course in February 2010. This course is aimed at people who already welcome visitors to places of worship or organise exhibitions/ displays. The course will increase their skills and understanding about the social and economic benefits visitors can bring.
The course is also open to people who have an interest in religion and belief and who would like to become faith guides. Improving community cohesion is an important part of the course because you will have the opportunity to learn about other faiths as well as your own.
Subjects covered will include:
• Importance of Faith Tourism
• Presentation skills
• Effective marketing & communication
• Understanding your own and other faiths
• How to make your place of worship more welcoming and accessible to increase visitor numbers
The course will take place every Tuesday 1pm — 4pm from 2nd February 2010 until 23rd March 2010 (half term break 16 Feb). Introduction to Faith Tourism is a partnership between St Philip’s Centre, Leicester City Council, Leicestershire Promotions and Leicestershire County Council.
For more information please print off, complete and return the attached enrolment form by post to:
Riaz Ravat, St Philip’s Centre, 2a Stoughton Drive North, Leicester LE5 5UB.
St.Philips Centre are putting on a course for people of all faiths to develop their understanding of Christianity – Christianity For Beginners
Learning about Christianity for people of other faiths with:
Revd Canon Dr Andrew Wingate
Mrs Kathy Morrison
Mr Michael Tweed
On Wednesday 13th January: What is the Faith?
On Tuesday 26th January: What is the Church?
7.30 – 9.30 pm at St. Philip’s Centre 2A Stoughton Drive North, Leicester LE5 5UB
Event Date: Wednesday 13th January 2010
St. Philip’s Centre, 2A Stoughton Drive North, Leicester LE5 5UB
7.30 – 9.30 pm
Session 1: What is the Faith?
Revd Canon Dr Andrew Wingate
Wednesday 27th January, 7.30 – 9.30 pm
Session 2: What is the Church?
Revd Canon Dr Andrew Wingate
Rt Rev Tim Stevens and Ven Richard Atkinson welcome Canon John Hall (centre)
The Rt Revd Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester, and the Venerable Richard Atkinson, Chair of the Trustees of the St Philip’s Centre, are very pleased to announce the appointment of Canon John Hall as the next Diocesan Director of Interfaith Relations and Director of the St Philip’s Centre.
The Diocese of Leicester has a leading role in engaging the various faith communities in dialogue within Leicester and Leicestershire. The Director of Interfaith Relations co-ordinates this work and provides advice on inter-faith issues to the Bishop of Leicester.
The St Philip’s Centre is based in the heart of Leicester, one of Britain’s most diverse and multi-faith cities. The Centre is an ecumenical partnership, and works to enable Christians and churches to be a positive presence in a multi faith world, prepared to share their faith, to learn from other faiths, and to assist all in promoting the common good. It offers training and support to churches and public, private and voluntary sector organisations to develop faith awareness and to understand the role of faith in society.
Canon Dr Hall (60) is currently Director of Social Responsibility for the Coventry Diocese. He is Chair of the West Midland’s Regional Faith Forum, the Bishop of Coventry’s Officer for Inter-faith work, and a Member of the West Midlands Regional Assembly. John’s PhD thesis, completed in 2006, was on ‘The Discourse of Race and Racism’ and he is an Associate Lecturer at the University of Birmingham, and is married to Rosie.
Accepting the invitation to come to the St Philip’s Centre John said: ‘I’m very excited at coming to Leicester. It’s a city which has an amazing rich diversity of different faith communities and the St Philip’s Centre is ideally placed to help Christians and others study and engage with the joys and challenges that come with inter faith dialogue. Inter faith work is key to our being good neighbours and strengthening faith and community life.’
The Venerable Richard Atkinson, Chair of Trustees of the St Philip’s Centre welcoming John’s appointment said: ‘John brings to leadership of the St Philip’s Centre a wide experience of Inter-faith engagement in the West Midlands and at a national level. John will work with the strong team at St Philip’s to develop and extend our work to enable Christians, Faith communities and public, private and voluntary sector agencies to engage with confidence in our multi-faith society.’
The Bishop of Leicester, with whom John will work closely as a key advisor, said, ‘The Diocese of Leicester has a long and successful record of enabling generous relationships amongst the faith communities of Leicester and Leicestershire. I am delighted that John, building on the excellent work of Canon Dr Andrew Wingate, will be taking this important work forward both locally and as we inform the national agenda.’
The Bishop announces the retirement of The Revd Canon Andrew Wingate, as Bishop’s Inter Faith Adviser and Director of St Philip’s Centre with effect from 31 January 2010.
Andrew expects to take up a part time consultancy teaching role in the Church of Sweden for a year from April 2010.
———————————————————
A message from Bishop Tim,
As you may be aware, Andrew Wingate retires from the position of Bishop’s Inter Faith Adviser and Director of St Philip’s Centre on 31 January 2010.
Andrew moved to Leicester in May 2000 when he was appointed Diocesan Director of Ministry and Training and a Canon Theologian of Leicester Cathedral. In September 2003 he became Director of Inter Faith Relations and Co-ordinator of Lay Training and later took up the additional role of Director of the St Philip’s Centre. In December 2006 he was appointed as a member of the College of Chaplains to the Queen.
Andrew’s great achievement has been to establish the St Philip’s Centre as a major forum of interfaith work regionally, nationally and internationally.
In recognition for Andrew’s commitment to the Diocese we would like to give him an appropriate gift. If you would like to contribute to this gift, please could you send your cheque made payable to “Leicester Diocesan Board of Finance” to Church House, St Martin’s East, Leicester LE1 5FX. Please write Andrew Wingate’s name on the back of the cheque.
Many thanks
+Tim
Friday 4th December, St Philip’s Centre, 2a Stoughton Road North, Leicester, LE5 5UB – 10am-3.30pm
Collaboration between Mission & Ministry Department and St Philip’s Centre for Study and Engagement in a Multi Faith Society, looking at different Christian perspectives on the Cross and Resurrection; time for scriptural reflection and a forum for encounter with representatives of other faiths.
Book with the Mission & Ministry Department, contact Claire Stapleton.
Event Date: Wednesday 2nd December
The Faiths Act Fellows – Leicester, in association with the St Philips Centre present:
“Young Leaders – Action Against Malaria”
One night of fun, faith and free food !
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Venue: St Philips Centre, 2A Stoughton Drive North, Leicester, LE5 5UB
The people of Leicester are joining the global fight against Malaria, an entirely preventable disease that takes up to a million lives every year. We are looking for young people aged between 16 and 25 (Older people welcome too!) to help spearhead this movement. Join the Faiths Act Fellows for an evening of games, leadership training, activities, discussion and free food!
Confirm your place by emailing bilal.hassam@faithsactfellows.org
or alternatively call 07825 770586
Check out our website: www.faithsactfellows.org/bilal – Look forward to seeing you soon!
