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Our Programme from Janary 2007 (check also More Events (incl. those organised by others)
[Inter-Faith visits to faith communities = brown - Inter-Faith Group meetings = green]

  • Fri 26th Jan. 2007: Faith & the Environment - The Akhashi Project, with Shilpa Shah, 7:45 for 8pm

    The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group invites you for a presentation:
    What does Climate Change mean for me?
    Why do we care about climate change and what can we do about it?
    Do faith groups have a responsibility to care for the environment?
    We hear so much about climate change, in the newspapers, on the TV and radio, at school and even in the cinema. We hear about politicians, about businesses and about scientists. But what does it mean for us as individuals, as families, as communities and as faith groups? The protection of the planet is something taught by all faiths; the stewardship of Christians, the vice-regency of Muslims, the respect for the Shakti of Mother Earth of Hindus, the respect of all living beings of Jains, the ideas of harmony and balance of Buddhists, the oneness approach of Baha'is, ......... to name but a few.

    What is climate change, exactly? Why should we care about it? What can we learn from these different faith perspectives on one of the greatest challenges that faces us all today? And how can we harness this knowledge and link it with the 'mainstream green' debate to help ourselves and others work together to challenge climate change- together? Come and discuss this and other questions.
    Followed by refreshments. No cost - donations for room hire are welcome
    VENUE: Unitarian Church Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road (opp. central bus station), entrance Victoria STREET, Cambridge

  • Sat. 17 Feb.'07: Inter-Faith Visit to The Nezang Buddhist Meditation Group with Lama Ato Rinpoche, 2-4pm

    The fist Inter-Faith Group visit this year will be to The Cambridge Nezang Buddhist Meditation Group, led by the Tibetan Lama Ato Rinpoche (meetings are monthly on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
    Meetings start with a talk by Lama Ato Rinpoche and are followed by prayer chanting and a short period of silent meditation. Teachings and meditation instructions are given. Please do not disturb others by arriving late. Buddhist contacts for this group: Mary Rose Baugh on 01223 366 079 or Jane Sandemann on (01223) 246 461
    Venue: at the Morley Memorial School, Blinco Grove (off Hills Road and Cherry Hinton Road), Cambridge

  • Fri 23 February Inter-Faith Discussion Faith & “Miracles”, 19:45 for 8pm-9:45pm

    According to The Encyclopedia of Religion (1987), miracles are “events, actions and states taken to be so unusual, extraordinary, and supernatural that the normal level of human consciousness finds them hard to accept rationally.” Most (perhaps all?) faith traditions include examples of miracles. Sometimes reports of miracles serve to strengthen faith. On the other hand, people with a materialistic view may be reluctant to believe in miracles at all. People who are ready to believe in miracles may believe simply that “God” intervened. Others may believe that spiritual understanding can override material “law” on a reliable basis.
    The discussion will be introduced by David Wilman, who had a career in Agricultural Science, is a student of Christian Science, and is currently taking a Masters course which considers Eastern and Western perspectives on the body.
    Free of charge - donations are welcome
    VENUE: Unitarian Church Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road (opp. central bus station), entrance Victoria STREET, Cambridge

  • CANCELLED: Fri 30 March Inter-Faith Group Meeting

    Sorry - I am still hoping someone will offer to help me organising our next events. I didn't find time to organise this month's meeting - Ralph

  • Fri 27th April: GNOSTIC TRINITY AND GOSPEL - talk by Rajinder Nijjhar, Oxford, with discussion, 7:45 for 8pm

    Here is what Chaudhry Rajinder Nijjhar writes - be ready for mind stretching surprises tonight:
    Gnostic is derived from Gnosis, spiritual knowledge. Spiritual knowledge demands upon the conceptual power of the person and such persons are rare to come across. Most people read Books and they learn some thing but not complete.
    A true Gnostic learns spiritual things through intuition and he uses logical reasoning to dig out the Treasures of God buried in the Field of Knowledge.
    Gnostics are "seekers" of religious knowledge and we take no one for his word. We believe each individual receives "His Word" through "grace of God". Our Discussions are open minded and friendly. Meetings are open to all and they are "FREE". For a taste of Gnosticism, visit my web site: www.nijjhar.freeserve.co.uk/sikhism.htm
    In 1993, I published my first Book entitled "FIRST GNOSTIC PRINCIPLES OF ONE GOD ONE FAITH" and last year one in Punjabi on Christianity/Sikhism. In fact Sikhism is continuation of Christianity and I can explain this in details. Satguru (Christ) Nanak Dev Ji was the Second coming of Christ.
    In Gnosticism, we explain things from the very first basic principles that need not impose your views upon others.
    Gospel is not for every body but for those who are pre-destined and such people are independent thinkers or solitary.
    Free of charge - donations are welcome
    VENUE: Unitarian Church Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road (opp. central bus station), entrance Victoria STREET, Cambridge

  • Sun 29 Apr: inter-Faith visit the Cambridge Sikh Diwans, 3.30-6 pm

    The Cambridge Inter-Faith Group invites everyone for a visit to the regional Sikh community, which meets on the LAST Sunday of each month in their temporary Gurdwara. We will listen to Indian music and recitals from the Guru Grant Sahib (sacred book) followed by a vegetarian meal at about 5.30 pm. Today the Sikh Community will celebrate the Foundation of the Sikh Order of the 'Khalsa'.
    Please be prepared to take off your shoes and cover your head with a cloth (can be handkerchief).
    Everyone is welcome. The beginning time is rather flowing. Sikh contact: Amrik Sagoo, phone 01223 232 519.
    Venue: Arbury Centre, Campkin Road (near Arbury Road)

  • CANCELLED: Fri 25th May - NO Inter-Faith Group Meeting

    Sorry - I am still hoping someone will offer to help me organising our next events. I didn't find time to organise this month's meeting - and I'll be away anyway... Ralph

  • Sun 24 June: Inter-Faith Fair 2007, 2-5pm

    The 5th 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 - how to book a stall - see photos of previous fairs
    Venue: Guildhall, Market Place ('Small Hall', side entrance)

  • Fri 29th June: "Inter-Faith Group - Present & Future" - discussion, 19:45 for 8pm-9:45pm

    Everyone is cordially invited to come, shape the future of our group and share insights and inspirations.
    - Does the Cambridge Inter-Faith group meet the needs for inter-faith dialogue?
    - Why does everyone say inter-faith work is important - but very few actually show up?
    - How can the established religious groups in Cambridge be motivated to get involved?
    - Any ideas for our autumn programme & the 'Celebration of Community'?
    Free of charge - donations are welcome
    VENUE: Unitarian Church Hall, 5 Emmanuel Road (opp. central bus station), entrance Victoria STREET, Cambridge

  • Sat.11 August: Inter-Faith summer party, 6pm-9pm

    Everyone is cordially invited to an informal Inter-Faith Group summer garden party - another opportunity to meet others in an informal atmosphere and talk about God and the world.
    Please bring some drink (preferred non alkoholic) and food (preferred vegetarian)
    If bad weather, we'll be indoors.
    Venue: at Ralph Nimmann's home, 45 Walpole Road (near Cherry Hinton Road and Park), Cambridge CB1 3TH, phone: 510442 (more details at www.rainbow-cambridge.org.uk/ralph/home.htm)

    Autumn / Winter Programme 2007
    [Inter-Faith visits to faith communities = brown - Inter-Faith Group meetings = green]

  • No "Last Friday/month Inter-Faith meetings" any more this year!

    Thanks for all, who returned the survey sent out by Heather Kara in August. The response clearly indicated little interest in regular meetings. So the steering committee decided, to focus on the Inter-Faith Celebration (see below) and add a few visits.

  • Wed 3 Oct: : Inter-Faith Group visit the Cambridge Mosque during Ramadan, 6:30pm

    All are invited to join in breaking the day's Ramadan fast at 6.30 pm at the Cambridge mosque. Please come prepared to take your shoes off and women to cover your heads. Afterwards men and women will be able to join together for discussion. Our thanks to our Muslim brothers and sisters for inviting us to their celebration.
    VENUE: Cambridge Mosque (Abu Bakr Siddiq Islamic Centre), 1 Mawson Road, off Mill Road, phone: 01223 350134 - web map on Streetmap.co.uk

  • Sun 18th Nov. '07: 7th Civic Celebration of Community, theme: theme "The Meaning of Life"
    2-4:30pm, Guildhall, Cambridge

    See more details and a A4 poster in Word.doc

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