During November Interfaith Week is celebrated across the UK. There are lots of local events or opportunities for you to get involved in and celebrate with us. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re religious or not.
This year’s theme asks ‘What does ‘home mean to you?’ and we’d love to know your answer. Either share on Facebook and tag @KirkleesCohesion, or email 20 words or less (with a picture if you wish) to cohesion@kirklees.gov.uk Remember to include your handle if you want us to tag you. We’ll share your responses on our channels throughout Inter Faith Week, so look out for them.
What is Inter Faith Week?
Inter Faith Week takes place from Sunday 13 to Sunday 20 November.
It’s a chance to celebrate the positive contribution different faiths bring to the local community and wider society. It’s also an opportunity to come together to learn more about religious diversity and gain a greater understanding of different beliefs, cultures and traditions.
What’s happening in Kirklees?
We’ve gathered a timetable of events happening in Kirklees that have been organised by local community, faith organisations and the council. If you attend an event and want to give us a shout out on socials, use the hashtag #KirkleesIFW
Below is an outline of what’s happening. For full details please see our Inter Faith Week Guide 2022.
Remembrance events
- Dedication of the garden of Remembrance – Huddersfield
Market Place, Huddersfield, Sunday 5 November 10.55am
- Remembrance Service – Huddersfield
Huddersfield Parish Church, Sunday 13 November 10.30am. If you wish to take part in the parade prior to the service please assemble on Victoria Lane at 10.15am.
- Dedication of the Garden of Remembrance – Dewsbury
Memorial Gardens, Longcauseway, Wednesday 9 November, 10.55am.
- Remembrance Service – Dewsbury
Dewsbury Minster, Sunday 13 November 10.20am. If you wish to take part in the parade prior to the service please assemble on Town Hall Way at 10am.
- Tuesday 8 November, Celebration of the Guru Nanak’s Birthday
Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sikh Temple, Huddersfield, 10am-12pm
- Monday 14 November, Inter Faith Monday at the Movies
Huddersfield Library, 2pm-4pm or Batley Library 5.30pm-7pm
- Monday 14, Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 November, Kirklees Community Quilt exhibition
Dewsbury Library, 10.30am-12pm
- Tuesday 15 November, Faith Trail in Huddersfield
Starts at St Peters Church, Huddersfield, 10am
- Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 November, Schools festival of peace
Local schools coming together to make presentations on the theme of peace.
- Wednesday 16 November, Inter Faith Boccia event
Mirfield, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 17 and Friday 18 November, Kirklees Community Quilt exhibition
Huddersfield Parish Church, 10.30am-12pm
- Saturday 19 November, Inter Faith Cricket fun tournament
Al Hikmah Sports Hall, Batley, 10am-2pm
Throughout Inter Faith Week, starting Monday 14 November
- Multifaith foodbank – run by volunteers supporting people of Dewsbury
- Inter faith book displays – Libraries across Kirklees
- Inter faith children’s activities – Libraries across Kirklees
- Roses for peace – sharing peace and friendship across Kirklees.
- Afternoon tea – Batley Welcome Club, for those who participated in the Welcome Club so far.