inter-religious
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News 2007-2008
4 December 2008
Religious charities debate how to work with people of other faiths
Christian, Muslim and Jewish development charities this week debated how they should work with people of other religions, at a conference on inter faith humanitarian work.
Christian Aid 
21 November 2008
Christianity and Religious Pluralism
At the University of Glasgow on 2 December 2008. A public debate between Gavin D'Costa (University of Bristol) and Perry Schmidt-Leukel (University of Glasgow), chaired by Werner Jeanrond (University of Glasgow), asking "Is Christianity uniquely superior to all the other religions?"
University of Glasgow
30 October 2008
Challenges for the Future - Finding a Common Voice
Taking place on 12 November 2008 in Cardiff, this consultation is intended to explore some of the challenges and concerns created by different fundamentalisms or forms of religious extremism and their global and local consequences in Wales and the world. Bookings need to be made ASAP - see registration form:
Challenges for the Future – Programme (PDF)
Challenges for the Future - registration form (Doc)
17 October 2008
Pope Paul VI Memorial Lecture 2008
Held on 14 November 2008, this year's lecture is entitled That day the earth shall tell her stories and will be presented by Muslim lecturer Professor Mona Siddiqui. For more details see:
Pope Paul VI Lecture 2008 information leaflet (PDF)
CAFOD website
4 July 2008
‘Christian Europe' and Islam in Europe
Third of the Dialogue Seminars devoted to Islam, Christianity and Europe organised by CEC, COMECE and the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation.
Conference of European Churches press release
3 July 2008
Statement by British churches on Christian-Hindu relationships
Nine British Churches have commented on the current state of Christian-Hindu relationships in the UK.
Churches Together in Britain and Ireland press release
3 July 2008
Young Muslims, Jews and Christians participate at an inter faith Summer seminar in the outskirts of Geneva
25 young adults are exploring together the question: "How can we affirm our religious identities not in separation or against each other but in relation to one another?"
WCC press release - Inter faith Summer seminar (PDF)
1 July 2008
Theology of religions must not lead to watering down the Gospel
Churches in Dialogue Commission of Conference of European Churches (CEC) reflects on interreligious dialogue and dialogue between Orthodox Churches and Churches of the Reformation.
Press release
5 June 2008
Ecumenical gathering discusses ways Christian-Muslim engagement might be strengthened
The Archbishop of Canterbury brought together more than 40 participants from a broad range of geographical, cultural and denominational settings to discuss their experience of dialogue with Muslims.
Press release
30 May 2008
Risks and opportunities presented by interreligious dialogue
Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, President of the Pontifical Council of Interreligious Dialogue, spoke at Heythrop College on ‘Interreligious dialogue - a risk or an opportunity?'
Full text of speech
27 May 2008
Pitch you own tent: Scriptural reasoning as a Civic Practice
Residential training conference on Scriptural Reasoning for Jews, Christians and Muslims.
4-6 June 2008, University of Cambridge
Conference details (PDF)
4 April 2008
Events: Christianity & Scotland's Other Faiths
Visit to Sikh Gurudwara - 8 June 2008
Jesus and Other Faiths - 25 September 2008
See the CAIRS website for details
4 April 2008
Faiths in Creation conference
An inter faith conference on religions and climate change, organised by the Heythrop Institute for Religion, Ethics & Public Life, and the Centre for Christianity and Inter-religious Dialogue. Will address questions such as what difference religion can make to the response to climate change and how can the major UK faiths, with their traditions of stewardship and justice, work together to motivate change? Thursday 12 June 2008, Heythrop College, Kensington Square, London W8 5HQ.
Contact Mark Leonard 
, 020 7795 4244 for more details.
3 April 2008
Conference: Research into Minority Religions, New Religious Movements and 'the New Spirituality'
INFORM and CESNUR in association with ISORECEA are running a conference Twenty Years and More: Research into Minority Religions, New Religious Movements and 'the New Spirituality' at the London School of Economics from 16-19 April 2008.
Programme and registration
14 March 2008
Guidelines for Interfaith Events and Dialogue
The Committee for Christian Unity and the Bishops of the Church of Ireland have published a pamphlet, Guidelines for Interfaith Events and Dialogue. These Guidelines aim to be helpful in situations where people of different faiths encounter one another.
Church of Ireland website
28 February 2008
CCEE and CEC discuss ecumenism and relations with Muslims in Europe
Participants examined and approved the working programme of the CCEE-CEC Committee for relations with Muslims in Europe. This includes a European Christian/Muslim conference, which will be held in Malines/Brussels (Belgium) from 20-23 October 2008 on 'Being a citizen of Europe and a person of faith'.
CCEE press release
13 February 2008
Spiritual Guidance in Our Multi Faith Society
A conference for Christians and Muslims working with people in the multi-faith communities of the North of England. Speakers and workshops will supply insights and practical strategies for the provision of spiritual guidance in a range of contexts, including: working with children; young people; under graduates; promoting community cohesion; patients; and prisoners. It is being held on 28 and 29 April 2008 in Leeds. More details from:
Christian Muslim Forum
28 January 2008
Cardinal's Lectures - examining faith and life in Britain
Tickets are now available for the Cardinal's Lectures, a series of six lectures examining faith and life in Britain. They are being held at Westminster Cathedral at 7pm on Thursday evenings from 3 April to 8 May 2008. Speakers include Dr Rowan Williams, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, Rabbi Julia Neuberger, Mark Thompson and William Hague MP.
Diocese of Westminster web site
24 January 2008
Presbyterian Church of Wales appoints Inter Faith Development Worker
Presbyterian Church of Wales (English)
Presbyterian Church of Wales (Welsh)
17 December 2007
A Framework for Inter Faith Dialogue and Social Action
The Department of Communities and Local Government has launched a document, Face-to-Face and Side-by-Side - a Framework for Inter Faith Dialogue and Social Action - Consultation, which looks at different approaches to inter faith relations. It is seeking responses by the 7th March 2008. The document is available as a download, or hard copies can be ordered, from:
Communities and Local Government web site
11 December 2007
Co-operation with Muslims in Europe should be intensified
The Council of European Bishops' Conference and the Conference of European Churches have issued a press release following a meeting of the Committee for Relations with Muslims in Europe (CRME) in Berlin (6-9 December) urging closer co-operation between the Christian churches and Islam.
CEC Press release - co-operation with Muslims in Europe (PDF)
28 November 2007
Clergy and Imam's Conference
The Christian-Muslim Forum recently held a conference between Christian Clergy and Muslim Imams. A report on the conference is available on the forum's
web site .
25 November 2007
Scottish Inter Faith Week
Scottish Inter Faith Week was launched by Scotland's First Minister.
13 October 2007
Muslim Scholars' Open Letter to the Churches
138 Muslim Scholars from around the world sent an open letter to the Pope and other Christian leaders urging closer co-operation and dialogue between Christians and Muslims. This letter is can be read on A Common Word .
