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September Interfaith Zoom Meeting on the concept of “Wisdom” in religions.
Time: Sep 22, 2026 7 PM chat. 7.30 PM discussion.
We have a Christian offer to contribute to this discussion. A number of faiths suggested this topic. Offers welcome.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86419252049?pwd=2OcNmpEqLAFj52bpNZDXtwkd650zFv.1
Meeting chat link
https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/86419252049
Meeting ID: 864 1925 2049
Passcode: 368130
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Monday September 21st 11am to 3pm. The Annual Peacecamp is based at the Octagon in the basement at the market end of St Peter Mancroft church, in the centre of Norwich opposite the Forum. A diverse number of organisations, political, social, gender, nature, climate, faith and ideology, display and promote their messages with flyers. The mayor will start a cycle ride at midday. We have a stall, and will distribute publicity with others. A muslim member of NIFL was one of the founders of the peacecamp some years ago. Any one able to help or who is passing through is welcome.
Norwich High School for Girls have an event coming up: a free lecture by Prof Lawrence Goldman on Benjamin Disraeli.
Cost: Free
Date & Time: Wednesday, 9 September 2026 at 6:00 PM
Location: Eaton Grove Hall (main entrance), Norwich High School for Girls
Please see the attached flyer for further details.
HUMAN RIGHTS QUILT
Dear Quilters and craftivists. Many thanks to everyone who’s taken part in the quilt. As you’ll see below, we’re nearly there. The Quilters meet again on Wednesday week, 9th September 10-12 at Friends’ Meeting House, Upper Goat Lane, NR2 1EW.
I look forward to seeing you f you can make it – and to hearing your ideas for where we might display the quilt, and how we might use it to promote interfaith activities, based on our shared human values, protected by the Human Rights Act
In Friendship
Lesley Grahame
Tel 01603 920801
Mob 07711 298214
https://bsky.app/ @LesleyJGrahame
Twitter @LesleyJGrahame
Marina Anne Greenwood
Contact: m.a.thomas@ hotmail.co.uk
I’m starting a new local social media/community project celebrating the people, independent businesses, food and cultures that make Norwich such an interesting and welcoming city.
I’d really love to feature some of your community as part of the project. The idea is to create a short, friendly video introducing the community and the people behind it – showing a little of what you do, telling your story and giving people a reason to come and attend one of your events whilst exploring the different cultures we have in Norwich. Email for further information.
Also: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-greenwood-nee-thomas-38428924/
Request from Spixworth Cubleader:
Helen Dickerson, hldickerson35@gmail.com
would like to be able to broaden her cubs’ (aged 9-11) understanding of different faiths. Do we have any contacts of places they could go or people who could visit? They meet on a Tuesday evening.
I am happy to do a preparatory general session with them, or accompany any of you who can go.
Daphne and I went to the Bat Night which was enjoyed by 60 people, with listening devices as bats flew around in the dark at the end of a fascinating slide show. Although it had rained, it was fine with lots of flying insects.
Banham Community Centre. September 19th. 7.30pm. £10pp.
Paul Bannister, Spiritual Medium
https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/paul-bannister-spiritual-medium
On Sunday Daphne and I went to Blo Norton church to remember the life of Prince Frederick, son of Duleep Singh and philanthropist. There were Sikhs from Thetford, Norwich, Leicester, Peterborough, London and the Punjab, and residents whose parents had known him. Illustrated talks by local historians were followed by refreshments.
Lauren Bleach from Great Yarmouth Interfaith:
gyfaithnetwork@gmail.com wrote:
Hi, hope you are well, it is that time of year again. We will be holding our AGM on Tuesday 22nd September at 2pm at The Old School Community Centre,
Saturday October 17th
Thanks to Phil for his helpful presentation on Religious Persecution which is below.
Mosque and Community Centre Planned
For those of us who attended the Ramadan evening meal with Norwich muslims, Sirajul has informed me there is currently a planning application for continued use of that building as a combined worship and community centre.
https://planning.norwich.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=THK264LXIH300&activeTab=summaryhttps://planning.norwich.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?keyVal=THK25VLXIH100&activeTab=summary
If you go to this website, click on Documents, and then go down to the Statement of Community Involvement and click on the document and scroll down past page 13 to the record of comments, these are interesting. If you wish to add a comment there are instructions to register a comment.
Gayatri, Sinata and Vandana will be pleased to welcome you to the Hindu Temple on the Acle Straight. Food stalls, music, worship centre. Do ask if you would like information about any of the figures.Gayatri, Sinata and Vandana will be pleased to welcome you to the Hindu Temple on the Acle Straight. Food stalls, music, worship centre. Do ask if you would like information about any of the figures.
The Faith Security Training (FST) programme is a free Home Office initiative in England and Wales. It helps places of worship and faith communities reduce hate crimes, prevent anti-social behaviour, and manage serious safety threats through expert-led sessions and online e-learning modules.
For information and to book in person or online training you can go to: https://fst.cdssupport.uk/
For learning online go to: https://www.protectuk.police.uk/catalogue/faith
For background information go to: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/faith-security-training
Environmental Issues: Fun Reading and a Reimagine Norwich Website
Peter Belton has recommended for reading on environmental issues:
https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/e1b1e8d0-8d2c-4a87-89a0-ba76a7340dd5/CoxcoonR_phd_picturebook.pdfand to look at the following website:
Reimagine Norwich is at https://reimaginenorwich.org.uk
Don’t forget the heritage days when you can visit places which are only open in September.
Heritage Open Days happen from September 11th – 20th, for those who take advantage of the chance to visit specially open places, often including some religious buildings, booking is online.
https://mailchi.mp/theforumnorwich.co.uk/norfolkhods-jun26?e=1ba366da18
Norwich InterFaith Link 