http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:43:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A series of sub-regional and regional events to explore aspects of spirituality and ageing across faith groups and generations in Yorkshire and the Humber. Sub-regional events will provide opportunities for people over 55 or under 30 to consider how faith communities can provide positive experiences of the ageing process and enhance social inclusion and ... http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk/2010/03/spirituality-and-safety/ Have you ever found yourself asking what do a modern city and the Bible really have in common? How does faith fit in with how we live our lives in a city which is changing as fast as York? In previous years CoRE, the York City Centre Churches Care and Development ... http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk/2010/02/perspectivesthoughts-for-lent/ To book your place at the AGM of the Yorkshire and Humber Faiths Forum AGM, which will be held on Thursday 10th December at 6-8pm at Wakefield Town Hall please email mary.white@yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk.  The evening will begin will a hot meal. http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk/2009/12/yorkshire-and-humber-faiths-forum-agm/ Earlier today The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu hosted an event bringing regional religious leaders together at Bishopthorpe Palace.   The Archbishop of York introduced the event and listened to representatives from the Yorkshire & Humber Faith Forum (YHFF) speak about how the organisation has developed since its creation four years ... http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk/2009/11/archbishop-meets-regional-religious-leaders/ 70 individuals including community leaders, members of local faith groups and members of the Yorkshire and Humber Faiths Forum gathered in Leeds on Thursday 5th November for the first region wide event examining the role faith communities can play in the fight against climate change. The “Faith in the Environment” Conference, ... http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk/2009/11/local-faith-communities-send-a-message-to-the-world/ The new short film tells the story of the City of Sanctuary movement, and showcases some of the wonderful stories of friendship and hospitality between people seeking sanctuary and local communities. You can watch the film online at: www.cityofsanctuary.com/film As many people as possible around the country are being encouraged to see ... http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk/2009/11/city-of-sanctuary-the-film-out-now/ In recent years I have developed a taste for simple and healthy food and my favourite salad which can be made in few variations or be made up to a tasty dish (cold or warm) has also been appreciated by friends and family. It has no traditional, cultural or religious ... http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk/2009/10/beans-salad/ The second national City of Sanctuary Conference was held in Sheffield on Wednesday 3rd June. There are now 10 towns and cities throughout the UK working towards recognised ‘City of Sanctuary’ status.  The conference provided a chance to find out how local City of Sanctuary groups are building support for ... http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk/2009/09/sheffield/ The Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP, Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government launched Face to Face Side by Side at Westminster Central Hall, London on 21st July 2008. CEO Inderjit Bhogal and Yorkshire & Humber Faiths Forum Council members Vice Chair, Sajda Shah, Patricia Farrell, Nahida Majid and ... http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk/2009/09/facetoface/ Many say that climate change is the biggest threat to the world community and there is a strong faith, moral and ethical motivation to reducing climate change. Faith is concerned about respect for the earth and faith communities have a critical role in tackling climate change. ‘Faith Communities and the Environment ... http://yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org.uk/2009/09/environmentconference/