Monday this week we had an excellent workshop, led by Aida Salkic Haughton MBE, a Srebrenica survivor. It was an excellent event, and all participants, from the school students & staff to the Mayor and Deputy Lieutenant (not to mention the Chair of WIFF!) learned a lot, and had a good time. It was very different from previous events for this anniversary, and well worthwhile. Sorry if you missed it – you missed an excellent and thought-provoking event.

The previous blog entry was a while ago, and lots has been happening since then.

At the AGM this year we had a fascinating & illuminating presentation from Kashmir Garton, the national faith lead for the probation service. How many of us knew about the religious origins of the probation service? And what a good job many faith communities do with those coming out of prison. “Preventing victims by changing lives” is their ethos. Faith groups interested in welcoming offenders can join the “Welcome Directory”.

With the closure of the national Interfaith Network (IFN) due to the withdrawal of government funding, it is vital that local groups and initiatives continue – but it is hard work. We continue to work and to pray for peace in our very troubled world.

We were very sad with the death of one of our most active members: Becky Davidge. We pray for her family in these sad times.

In the autumn, after a few discussions on how to diversify the membership, we are planning a series of talks, some on Zoom and others in person, on different faiths and the way they impact this country and the world today. I hope you will join us for some…