On Saturday October 17th we were invited to an open meeting of the Soka Gakkai International, often called SGI, a global lay Buddhist organisation made up of ordinary people at the Quaker Meeting House. Chris Chamberlain, an Interfaith member, introduced the group and her speech is attached below.
Remembrance Sunday November 8th at City Hall. A member of NIFL will lay a wreath for all those who came from around the world from many religious communities to defend and give their lives for the UK and peace.
Kings Lynn and Interfaith Week
The County Hall Lord Lieutenant’s free celebration of Faith and Community event is taking place at 6.30pm on November 9th. Interfaith members from different faith communities are especially welcome in numbers. Please let Dean@cathedral.org.uk know you are coming.
🪔 Invite to Diwali Celebration 🪔
You are warmly invited to join us for a Diwali Celebration at the Hindu Temple , Acle New Road NR13 3QE on
Sunday, 15 November | 4:00–6:00 pm
Come and celebrate the Festival of Lights with us in the spirit of peace, unity, hope and community.
✨ The celebration will include:
- Traditional Diwali festivities
- Delicious food and refreshments
- Fireworks
- An opportunity to meet and celebrate alongside our Interfaith communities
Nine colours. Nine days. One beautiful celebration.
The Board of Deputies of British Jews has launched a guide to help employers support Jewish staff and tackle antisemitism in the workplace.
Schools and colleges in England will be urged to recognise antisemitism as a distinct category of harm and take action against it. The instruction is said to be among 27 recommendations in a government-commissioned review led by former Ofsted chief inspector Sir David Bell.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c623d7z1rxg5o
Christian organisation publishes ethical fashion guide ahead of Black Friday
A guide published by the Baptist Missionary Society, BMS World Mission, says nearly nine in ten clothing brands do not pay garment workers a living wage. The UK Ethical Fashion Guide 2026 scores 99 companies, covering 336 brands, on workers’ rights and environmental standards.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xk0G8lu6NL1-ktySZDjnffJ_Cr6E9UWG/view
Interfaith Book Group
At our October Zoom meeting, NIFL agreed to start a new Book group for Interfaith members in January 2027. Meanwhile Nikki McGee who initiated the idea will investigate possible venues for face to face meetings although some may be on Zoom to be more inclusive. Decisions on frequency and other matters will be made by those in the group, with all members able to attend with notice.
It was agreed the first book will be Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer in any format. There are essential and non-essential sections to read. More information later.
‘Imagining a Nature City Norwich’, has been rescheduled to 2027.
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
