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24 January 2012
Statement on Jewish-Christian relations
The Churches' Inter-Religious Network has made a public statement about the importance of a strong relationship between the churches and the Jewish community.
Churches' Inter Religious Network
27 July 2011
Statement on the attacks in Norway
The Co-Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Inter Faith Network for the UK say they are profoundly shocked and saddened by the tragic loss of life in Norway.
Statement on attacks in Norway from Inter Faith Network for the UK (PDF)
16 November 2010
9th Conference of the European Network of Buddhist-Christian Studies
June 30th - July 4th 2011, Liverpool Hope University
Next year's theme is Hope: A Form of Delusion? Buddhist and Christian Perspectives. Invited speakers will address five themes: Hope and the Critique of Hope; Hope in Pastoral Situations; Embodiments of Hope; Hope in Situations of Hopelessness; and Eschatologies of Hope. Speakers include: Professor Sathi Clarke; Professor Mitsuya Dake, Professor Richard Gombrich; Professor Anthony Kelly; Dr Sallie King, Dr Hirosha Munehiro Niwano and Peggy Morgan.
Welcome letter: 9th Conf European Network of Buddhist-Christian Studies (PDF)
Call for papers: 9th Conf European Network of Buddhist-Christian Studies (PDF)
12 August 2010
Inter Faith Conference at Church of Ireland Theological Institute
The challenges and opportunities of inter faith relations in twenty-first century Ireland will be the focus of a special conference to be held in the Church of Ireland Theological Institute in Dublin on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 September.
Church of Ireland 
29 July 2010
ICCJ pleas for moderation when discussing the Middle East
"Let us have mercy upon words" when talking about the Middle East says the International Council of Christians and Jews, which says respectful dialogue is essential for mutual respect among all religious communities, especially ones afflicted by political conflict.
International Council of Christians and Jews
26 April 2010
New teaching on interreligious dialogue from the Catholic Church
Meeting God in Friend and Stranger: fostering mutual respect and understanding between the religions reminds all Catholics that they are called by their Baptism to engage in dialogue with others, and specifically with people of other religions.
Catholic Church in England and Wales
26 April 2010
Centenary Seminar - Reflections on Lesslie Newbigin in India
10th July 2010, St Philip's Centre, Leicester.
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9 April 2010
Seminar for British Clergy at Yad Vashem, the International School for Holocaust Studies
4th - 15th October 2010, Israel
An intensive 10 days of lectures, seminars and workshops specifically for clergy and lay leaders. The programme is designed jointly by the Head of the British Desk at Yad Vashem, and Dr Jane Clements, consultant for the Council of Christians and Jews.
Yad Vashem Seminar Flyer 2010 (PDF)
Yad Vashem Sample Programme 2010 (PDF)
Yad Vashem Application form 2010 (PDF)
7 April 2010
Study for a Certificate in Inter Faith Relations
This course from the London Inter Faith Centre seeks to introduce religions and ideological stances and their presence and manner of functioning in the UK.
Contact London Interfaith Centre 
29 March 2010
Christian Muslim Relations in Britain: Insights and Lessons from Africa
Talk by Dr John Azumah for the annual lecture of the Bradford Churches for Dialogue and Diversity, Wednesday 12th May 2010.
BCDD annual lecture 2010 (PDF)
29 March 2010
Inter Faith Week - 21st to 27th November 2010
The week aims to strengthen good inter faith relations at all levels; to increase awareness of the different and distinct faith communities in the UK; and to increase understanding between people of religious and non-religious belief.
Inter Faith Week
20 October 2009
John Denham MP addresses the Churches' Inter Religious Network
The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government was positive about the relationship between government and faith in a speech to the Churches' Inter Religious Network.
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5 August 2009
Archbishop condemns atrocities in Pakistan
Recent atrocities against Christians in Pakistan are an abuse of real faith and an injury to its reputation as well as an outrage against common humanity, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Archbishop of Canterbury
29 July 2009
Conference: Religion and the News
How are religious news stories presented in Britain? Could there be a more creative and engaged relationship between the media and faith representatives? The conference will be chaired by Lord Harries (Richard Harries), former Bishop of Oxford. 11-13 October 2009, Cumberland Lodge, Windsor
Cumberland Lodge
6 January 2009
Christian Muslim Forum response to Gaza and Israel
The co-chairs of the Christian Muslim Forum say they are deeply distressed by the news of hundreds dead in Gaza and deaths in Israel.
Christian Muslim Forum
