Celebrate Interfaith Week with Us!
November is Interfaith Week across the UK, and there are plenty of local events and opportunities for everyone to join in, regardless of religious beliefs.
What is Interfaith Week?
Interfaith Week runs from Sunday 10th to Sunday 17th November 2024. It’s a time to celebrate the positive contributions of different faiths to our community and society. It’s also a chance to learn about religious diversity and understand various beliefs, cultures, and traditions.
What’s Happening in Kirklees?
We’ve compiled a schedule of events in Kirklees, organised by local community groups, faith organisations, and the council. Check out the outline below to see what’s happening!
Saturday 9 November
- Friendship walk, Huddersfield
A walk of friendship among faith and non-faith communities starts at 12 noon at St Peter’s church and visits multiple faith centres including the Hindu temple and the Ahmadiyya mosque (all within easy walking distance) with refreshments to finish. Anyone is welcome to join and walk together in friendship.
Remembrance Events
- Remembrance Sunday 10 November – Huddersfield
The Huddersfield Service of Remembrance will be held in Huddersfield Parish Church at 10:50am. The traditional remembrance service parade will start from Huddersfield Town Hall at 10:30am and will re-form after the church service and return to the Town Hall where the Deputy Mayor of Kirklees will address the parade on Ramsden Street.
- Remembrance Sunday 10 November – Dewsbury
The Dewsbury Service of Remembrance will be held in Dewsbury Minister at 10:30am. The parade will start from Dewsbury Town Hall at 10:20am and will re-form after the service and return to the Memorial Gardens on Longcauseway for a wreath-laying service. The Mayor of Kirklees will address the parade.
- Armistice Day
Armistice Day commemorations, on 11th November, are being organised by individual organisations with people encouraged to observe the two-minute silence wherever they may be at 11am.
Tuesday 12 November
- Roses for peace
Sharing a peace and friendship message at St George’s Square, Huddersfield. For more details or to join in email NK Interfaith at nkinterfaith@gmail.com
Saturday 16 November
- Nurturing Respect and Tolerance
Free open meeting at Whitley Lower Community Centre from 10am – 4pm. The day will be led by Dr Chris Hewer, a Christian Theologian who also has a thorough understanding of Islam which local Muslims respect. Short personal testimonies are invited for you to share experiences of disrespect or exemplary behaviour. There will be lots of time for discussion. Everyone is invited. Let the team know in advance so they can reserve a free halal buffet lunch. Contact nkinterfaith@gmail.com
Schools Interfaith Events
- ‘Autumn Festivals’: An Interfaith online event for primary pupils on Thursday 21 November. This is an opportunity to learn about some of the festivals celebrated in Autumn, and to meet members of local faith and belief communities in an online Q&A.
- Two-faith visit: Explore a church and mosque in Dewsbury, which are a short walk from the town centre.
For more information and to book school interfaith events contact helen@penninelearning.com
During 18-24 November North Kirklees Interfaith have been invited to the Springfield and Pioneer sites of Kirklees College in Dewsbury to explore the challenges and opportunities faced by students whose first language is not English. They will discuss connections between different faiths and understanding different notions of faith.