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The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group usually meets on the last Friday each month at 8 pm (except July, August & December) with tea / coffee available from 7.45 pm. EVERYONE is welcome, regardless if you come from a traditional religious background, follow a new spiritual path or are just interested.
VENUE: Unitarian Hall, Victoria Street (off Emmanuel Road, opposite Drummer Street Bus Station - see web map),

Meetings are free of charge.  We appreciate contributions towards room hire on the evening - or you could donate £6 per year to contribute to our running costs. Please make cheques payable to the "Cambridge Inter-Faith Group".

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Our Programme from Janary 2006 (check also More Events (incl. those organised by others)
[Inter-Faith visits to faith communities = brown - Inter-Faith Group meetings = green]

  • Sunday 15 Jan. 2006: Inter-Faith Visit to the Quakers, 10:20am

    Today the Inter-Faith Group Cambridge will visit the 'Jesus Lane Meeting' of the Religious Society of Friends ("Quakers") for a Sunday Morning Meeting: we will sit in silence and listen to the still small voice of God for one hour. Sometimes, when somebody is inspired, he or she will stand up and speak out their ministry. There are no religious symbols or preaching ministers. All Quaker meetings are open to visitors. If you are new, you may like to come a few minutes earlier. Please be quiet in the hall and Please be there BEFORE 10:30am
    The meeting will last one hour and is followed by drinks downstairs. At 12noon is an opportunity to join in singing Quaker Songs upstairs - and at 12:30 we are invited to join a bring & share lunch.
    See www.cambridge-quakers.org.uk
    VENUE: Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, city of Cambridge

  • Sunday 15 Jan. 2006: Inter-Faith Visit to the Quakers, 10:20am

    Today the Inter-Faith Group Cambridge will visit the 'Jesus Lane Meeting' of the Religious Society of Friends ("Quakers") for a Sunday Morning Meeting: we will sit in silence and listen to the still small voice of God for one hour. Sometimes, when somebody is inspired, he or she will stand up and speak out their ministry. There are no religious symbols or preaching ministers. All Quaker meetings are open to visitors. If you are new, you may like to come a few minutes earlier. Please be quiet in the hall and Please be there BEFORE 10:30am
    The meeting will last one hour and is followed by drinks downstairs. At 12noon is an opportunity to join in singing Quaker Songs upstairs - and at 12:30 we are invited to join a bring & share lunch.
    See www.cambridge-quakers.org.uk
    VENUE: Friends Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, city of Cambridge

  • Fri 27th Jan: "Who or what is God?" - an Inter-Faith discussion, 7:45 for 8pm

    The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group invites: tonight we'll repeat a very inspiring discussion we had in January 2000.
    We ask members of all faith groups, traditional religions as well as new spiritual movements, to come and share their views on this theme in an open discussion.
    Can it be compared to 6 seekers in the dark, each touching the ear, the tail, the legs, the trunk, the teeth and the belly of an elephant - and then sharing their experiences? By putting all together, we might get a glimpse of the whole.
    Or are we like 2-dimensional beings, discussing what the 3rd dimension might be like, but are unable to get the idea?
    In any case: an excellent opportunity to listen and understand other faiths - and widen our horizon.
    VENUE: Unitarian Church Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road (opp. central bus station), entrance Victoria STREET, Cambridge

  • Fri 24 Feb: Dr Julius Lipner: "Radical Emptiness: Madhyamaka and the prospects of Buddhist-Christian dialogue", 7:30pm Friends Meeting Hs.

    Since the Buddhis Society's meetings (last Fri. / month) are clashing with our meetings, we decided to visit them this month (instead of our usual meeting in the Unitarian Church Hall).
    Dr Julius Lipner is the Professor of Hinduism and the Comparative Study of Religion in the faculty of Divinity at Cambridge University and a Fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge. Working in the field of the comparative study of religion, he has special interests in Buddhist, Hindu, and Christian traditions. He is the author of several books, including Hindus: Their Religious Beliefs and Practices, and The Face of Truth (on Ramanuja).
    Venue: at the Friends' Meeting House, 12 Jesus Lane, Cambridge CB5 8BA

  • Sun 12 March: Inter-Faith Fair 2006, 2-5pm

    The 4th Cambridge Faith Fair is one of the highlights of our programme and a brilliant opportunity for visitors as well as exhibiting groups to get to know each other and to network in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. read more - and see photos of previous fairs
    A4 Faith Fair POSTER 2006 (only 71KB): faith-fair-poster-06.jpg
    Venue: Guildhall, Market Place ('Small Hall', side entrance)

  • Fri 24th March: Inter-Faith visit to 'Naw-Ruz' Celebration - Baha’I New Year, 7.30pm

    The Cambridge Baha'ti community invites the Inter-Faith Group to join in at the Baha’I New year celebration.
    VENUE:: Friends Meeting House, Jesus Lane, Cambridge

  • Fri 28 April: "Harmony of Science and Religion?" - panel discussion, 7:45 for 8pm

    Are science and religion two sides of the same thing? Is science becoming mystical due to quantum physics discoveries? Tonight's speakers Stephen Lawrence (eastern spirituality), David Willman (Christian Science), Bruce Liggitt (Baha'i) will discuss these and other questions and hopefully kick us off into an inspiring discussion.
    Free - but donations for hall hire are appreciated.
    VENUE: Unitarian Church Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road (opp. central bus station), entrance Victoria STREET, Cambridge

  • Sat. 13 May: Visit to Beth Shalom Reform Synagogue 11am

    Beth Shalom Cambridge, a synagogue which practices a rich brand of Reform Judaism, warmly invites interested interfaith participants to join us at our service on May 13, 2006 at 11am. The community is unusual in that it has no rabbi and instead has knowledgeable members who take turns leading the service, much of which is in Hebrew, but with a fair amount in English to follow along with.
    Men will be requested to wear a yarmulke or skullcap.
    Individual interfaith visitors should be prepared to tell our security greeter that they are coming from the Interfaith group upon arrival.
    There will be a light bring and share lunch afterwards, vegetarian items only.
    The Beth Shalom site is www.beth-shalom.org.uk
    Venue: in Cambridge. For details please contact Ralph, Cambridge Inter-Faith Group.

  • Fri 26 May: "How sacred is marriage?"- open discussion, 7:45 for 8pm

    Many people live together without being married. Gay and lesbian people want to get married. What is it, which makes - or is supposed to make - marriage sacred? Are there any spiritual explanations for the strict rules in many religions re. marriage? We hope for many participants of different religions tonight to share their wisdom. Everyone is welcome. Free entry.
    VENUE: Unitarian Church Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road (opp. central bus station), entrance Victoria STREET, Cambridge

  • Fri 30 June: "The inner life in the Russian Orthodox tradition" by Fr Raphael, 7:45 for 8pm

    Tonight we'll have father Raphael from the Cambridge Russian Orthodox Church as a guest speaker.
    (Parish of St. Ephraim the Syrian, Westcott House Chapel, Jesus Lane - see www.ephraim.org.uk. Free - donations for hall hire are welcome.
    VENUE: Unitarian Church Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road (opp. central bus station), entrance Victoria STREET, Cambridge

  • July & August '06: Inter-Faith Group summer break
    ...unless someone wants to arrange an Inter-Faith summer party???

  • Fri 29 Sept: The Tree of Enlightenment - The Buddha's Feeling for the Natural World, talk by Ratnaprabha, 7:45 for 8pm

    The Buddha was born, enlightened, and died in the open air, and he seemed to much prefer a natural environment to the growing cities of his day. This look at his life will also explore his connection with nature, especially the trees associated with important events in his life, and their significance. A talk, followed by questions and discussion.
    Ratnaprabha is an English-born Buddhist who was ordained into the Western Buddhist Order in 1982 after some years of training. He was educated as a scientist, but left his teaching post at the Open University to study, practise, and teach Buddhism. He was the chairman of the Cambridge Buddhist Centre from 1990 to 1996. His publications include a book on Buddhist and scientific views of the evolution of human consciousness. At present, he works for a fair trade Buddhist company in Cambridge.
    Everyone is welcome. Free entry
    VENUE: Unitarian Church Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road (opp. central bus station), entrance Victoria STREET, Cambridge

  • Thu 12th Oct: Inter-Faith visit to the mosque, Maghrib prayer & fast breaking, 6:15pm

    The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group invites again to visit the mosque and make personal contacts with the muslim community - this time during the Ramadan fast breaking.
    We'll meet 10 minutes earlier, 6:05pm in the mosque, the ladies should have a head cover and should join the muslim sisters upstairs. After eating a date and a short prayer we are invited to join the fast breaking meal in the mosque and mix with the Cambridge Muslim community. (see report of a previous visit to the mosque)
    If you want to join the meal and are vegetarian, please contact Ralph on 01223 510442
    VENUE: Cambridge Mosque (Abu Bakr Siddiq Islamic Centre), 1 Mawson Road, off Mill Road, phone: 01223 350134 - web map on Streetmap.co.uk

  • Sun 29 Oct.'06: Celebration of Community - theme: The Feminine Side of Religion, 2-4:30pm, Guildhall

    With contributions from representatives from different religious groups.
    in the presence of the Mayor of Cambridge, Councillor Robert Dryden.
    no cost - refreshments are included. Everyone is warmly welcome.
    View or print the A4 Celebration Poster Word.doc format - Read more...
    VENUE: Guildhall, small hall, Market Place, (side entrance - 1st floor) Cambridge

  • Sun 12 Nov.'06: Inter-Faith Visit to the Russian Orthodox Divine Liturgy, 10-12am

    We are invited to join the Parish of St. Ephraim the Syrian (Cambridge Russian Orthodox community) for the Divine Liturgy.
    "On behalf of our parish, I would like to invite the Group to join us on Sunday 12 November, 2006. The Divine Liturgy on Sunday begins at 10.00 am, lasting for a little under two hours. I hope those who attend will be able to stay for coffee afterwards. With all good wishes, Yours sincerely, Fr Raphael"
    VENUE: Westcott House Chapel, Jesus Lane - see www.ephraim.org.uk

  • Fri 24th Nov: Inter-Faith AGM, 7:45 for 8pm

    The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group invites you for this year's AGM.
    As usual everyone is welcome to attend. We'll try to keep the formal bit reports (treasurer & chair) short. All present are invited to contribute shaping the future of our group with ideas, feedback & inspiration.

    We would like to hear from YOU, if you might be interested in completing our steering committee as secretary. We also offer the opportunity to serve the community by becoming our treasurer.
    - Any web masters who'd like to help us?
    - We'd also like to automate our e-mail database to a safe web based location - any volunteer helpers?
    Please contact Ralph ( or 01223 510442)
      Agenda:
    1. Report chair - review & outlook (attendance, e-mail, web page, finances) - Ralph
    2. Discussion: where do we go from here?
    3. Meeting followed by refreshments
    VENUE: Unitarian Church Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road (opp. central bus station), entrance Victoria STREET, Cambridge

  • no meeting in December...

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