Quaker Peace & Justice Centre
It’s 2 weeks to go until the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (IDAHOT) on 17th May, and people of faith are making a declaration against violence and for equality. Several European faith organisations have come together under the umbrella Faith IDAHOBIT to call for an end to discrimination, hatred and violence against LGBT people […]
Photo: Joris Louwes. The EU Referendum has seen a divisive campaign, folowed by a divisive result. In this time of uncertainty, Quakers and many other faith groups have responded by calling for people to come together, and face our shared future with love and compassion. Peace Hub would like to share these statements in the […]
Our friends at Footsteps are running a week long interfaith workshop for young people (8-14 years) exploring how all faiths can contribute towards protecting the environment. 25th-29th July 2016, 9:00-3:30pm Each day will feature activities around different aspects of the environment, including: Ecology, Trees, Climate Change, Recycling, Food, Cycle of Life, Energy, Bees & Nature. […]
Many Faiths – One Planet – One Future People of faith from across Birmingham came together recently at Bull Street Quaker meeting house to discuss ‘Many Faiths – One Planet – One Future’. The multi-faith forum, hosted by Footsteps (Faiths for a Low Carbon Future – of which Peace Hub is a partner organisation) featured […]
8th May 2016, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Quaker Meeting House, 40 Bull St, Birmingham, B4 6AF A multi faith forum to explore what faith communities in Birmingham can do together to help create a low carbon future. Speakers Dr Fazlun Khalid – Founder-Director of the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Science (Eco […]
Three events successfully brought people from Birmingham together to take action for a Low Carbon Future. Now all eyes turn to Paris, as world leaders arrive there for the COP21 Climate Summit. On Saturday 28th November, members of Birmingham’s faith communities came together for a walk & gathering in support of a low carbon future. […]
‘Exhibits and Conversations’ Quaker hosted National Interfaith Week event Saturday 21 November 2.00 – 4.00 pm Bull Street Quaker Meeting House, Birmingham, B4 6AF A Quaker hosted National Interfaith Week Event to encourage conversations, sharing and learning about what different faiths say about the environment and climate change. Featuring: Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim and […]
Faith groups from Birmingham warmly invite you to: Footsteps: Faiths for a Low-Carbon Future A multifaith vigil to uphold those working for a low-carbon future at the Paris Climate Summit. 7pm Saturday 28th November 2015, Birmingham Send off at 7pm from St Martin in the Bull Ring, B5 5BB Walk of witness through Birmingham City […]
Even after all this time The Sun never says to the Earth, “You owe me.” Look what happens with a love like that. It lights the whole sky. Hafez c1325-89 On Wednesday we hosted writer Mandy Ross, who led a session: ‘Exploring Light and Dark in Different Faith Traditions’. Hearing poetry and prayer from different […]
In conjunction with Birmingham Cathedral, we warmly invite you to: Exploring Light and Dark in Different Faith Traditions A free, light-hearted workshop with writer Mandy Ross 12:00-2:00pm Wednesday 2nd Septmeber At Peace Hub, 41 Bull St, Birmingham, B4 6AF All are welcome – please join us. Something Good is a multifaith arts programme celebrating Birmingham […]