We Are Norwich Public Meeting
Posted on | October 14, 2012 | No Comments
In the interests of a peaceful city
a rainbow coalition of faith groups, trade unions, political parties and community organisations has said it will do all in its power to peacefully oppose a planned march of the English Defence League (EDL) through Norwich next month (November). The ‘WE ARE NORWICH’ group says the EDL is a violent fascist organisation with clear links to other far right groups across Europe. Speaking on behalf of the group, secretary Nick O’Brien said: “The EDL has held countless demonstrations across the country where they have rampaged through towns – attacking mosques, businesses and individuals. More recently it has begun to attack peaceful demonstrations, multicultural events and trade union demonstrations. Its leader Tommy Robinson, who has a string of convictions and was formerly a member of the British National Party appeared on a Channel 4 programme praising Anders Breivik, the fascist terrorist, responsible for killing 76 people in Norway.”
Church Leaders speak out against plans for English Defence League march through Norwich
The leaders of all the Christian denominations in Norwich have issued the following joint statement:-
“The intention of the English Defence League to mount a demonstration in Norwich is entirely unwelcome. Norwich has a long history of welcoming strangers, often in considerable numbers. The integration of so many different groups into the life of this fine city is what gives Norwich such richness in its life today. This is a cause for celebration, and we must not allow this honourable tradition to be broken.”
Fr David Bagstaff, Diocesan Administrator, Diocese of East Anglia (Roman Catholic)
Major David Jackson, Divisional Commander of the Eastern Region, Salvation Army
The Rt Revd Graham James, Bishop of Norwich (Church of England)
The Revd Richard Lewis, Regional Minister of the Eastern Baptist Association
John Myhill, on behalf of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
The Very Revd Graham Smith, Dean of Norwich (Church of England)
The Revd Graham Thompson, Chair of the East Anglian District of the Methodist Church
Fr James Walsh, Dean of the Cathedral Church of John the Baptist (Roman Catholic)
The Revd Paul Whittle, Moderator of the Eastern Synod of the United Reformed Church
Magdalen Street Festival
Posted on | October 12, 2012 | No Comments
UK Inter Faith Week 2012
Posted on | October 3, 2012 | No Comments
Sunday 18 to Tuesday 27th November
Norwich Interfaith Link welcome to Norwich
Alistair Appleton
TV Presenter and Buddhist Retreat Conductor
who will speak on
Spirituality and Sexuality
7.30 – Wednesday 21st November The Octagon Chapel Colegate, Norwich (just off Magdalen Street)
(n.b. no parking on site)
Alistair has considerable experience as a therapist through his
work with Mindsprings and his leadership of their courses and
retreats on mindfulness meditation. Alistair is a gay man who is
probably best known to many for presenting ‘Escape to the
Country’ on BBC Television.
£3.00 including refreshments
All Welcome Read more
QUAKER QUEST
Posted on | September 27, 2012 | No Comments
Looking for a simple, contemporary and radical spiritual path?
The experience of Quakers could be right for you
Come and join us any Monday evening in October for friendly informal talks, discussion and questioning. Meet new people. Experience Quaker worship. Browse our literature and borrow books
at the Quaker Meeting House Upper Goat Lane, Norwich, NR2 1EW
(off St Giles Street near the City Hall clock tower)
on Monday evenings from 7-9pm
1st October: Introduction to Quaker Faith and Worship
8th October: Quakers and God
15th October: What makes me a Quaker
22nd October: Quaker Faith and Action
29th October: Bring & Share Supper and
Any Questions All are welcome!
DON’T ATTACK IRAN, STOP INTERVENTION IN SYRIA
Posted on | September 26, 2012 | No Comments
CHRIS NINEHAM
National Officer, Stop the War Coalition
TUESDAY 2nd OCTOBER 7.00pm UEA, Arts Block, Room 01/02
All welcome – Free admission – Voluntary collection
The war drums continue to beat for an attack on Iran, a country that does
not have nuclear weapons, while Israel, a country that does have a nuclear
stockpile, is the noisiest advocate of such an attack.
Most informed commentators agree that another war in this area would be
catastrophic but this does not mean that it will not happen. Despite the
risks, Israel seems determined to destroy Iran’s government and is
confident that the western powers will back any Israeli attack. BRITAIN
SHOULD MAKE IT CLEAR THAT IT WOULD NOT SUPPORT ANY SUCH MOVE.
Transitions Norwich
Posted on | September 20, 2012 | No Comments
Join us to find out more and be part of this expanding, inspiring, creative and
forward-looking movement at 7:45pm on Friday 28th September at Inner Space,
Maude Gray Court, St Benedicts St, Norwich NR2 4PA
During this informal gathering of those who are passionate about environmental
and social justice, we will be discussing how to expand, inspire, engage and
create a lasting shift towards a better, low-carbon future in Norwich. We will
be talking about success stories both locally and from further afield, ways we
can collaborate across organisations and ways we can engage with larger
audiences in the future.
Visions for Change: Cooperation and Competition
Posted on | September 20, 2012 | No Comments
We are now able to confirm the date (formerly provisional) of the October VfC circle discussion meeting.
It is Tuesday 2nd October
and the place is the Playhouse meeting room.
The start time is 7.30 pm (formerly we used to start at 7.00)
and the thirsty ones repair to the bar at about 9.30.
The topic for discussion is Cooperation and Competition.
Please do tell any friends who you think may not know and may be interested.
Contact: mail@visionsforchangenorwich.org.uk for more details
United Nations International Day of Peace
Posted on | September 17, 2012 | No Comments
Peace One Day Commemoration Friday 21st September
10am – 12 noon at Hay Hill by Norwich Market
Drumming and Singing
Peace One Day Stories
Peace Poem
Vigil
Information Stall
8pm Film telling the Peace One Day Story
at the Quaker Meeting House Upper Goat Lane, NR2 1EW
Foodcycle Meal from 7pm
(No charge – donations welcome)
All welcome to join in at any time
For more information contact Ann Ray 01603 506081, annray2@talktalk.net & please see www.peaceoneday.org
Heirs and disGraces A Murder Mystery
Posted on | September 12, 2012 | No Comments
Friday 28th September 7.30pm In aid of Freedom from Torture
Whitewoman Lane Junior School NR6 7JA
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Who was murdered?
Who committed the crime?
What was the motive?
Supper, our renowned Cheese Platter, is included in the ticket price of £10 dairy free alternative possible let us know
Bar: Local and fair traded drinks will be available
Box Office and enquiries 01603 615875
Advance Tickets only
A cast of actors will present the play in two acts with supper served in the interval. You the audience is invited to solve the mystery and give in your answers before the denouement.
With thanks to everyone at Whitewoman Lane Junior School
A DAY ON WATER
Posted on | September 6, 2012 | No Comments
DIOCESAN JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION
INVITES YOU TO A DAY ON WATER
Keynote speaker: Mary Colwell (award winning documentary
film maker and advisor to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference)
With added input, presentations, stalls and children’s activities provided by:
CAFOD, PROGRESSIO AND WATER AID.
Prayer and reflection.
Saturday September 15th 10.45 (for 11am) – 3.30pm
The Narthex, St John’s Cathedral, Earlham Road, Norwich
Sandwich lunch and coffee provided
Please register with Sarah 01603 506873
or by E-mail: scmebelewicz@hotmail.com
Travel:
Park and Ride advised.
Take 35 bus from station or city centre.
Limited disabled parking at Cathedral