Interfaith Week this year (which always begins on Remembrance Sunday) began with a tree-planting by Jews, Christians & Muslims in Sanders Park in Bromsgrove. This was initiated by a local Muslim, and although not strictly a WIFF event, Catherine took the lead in the Ceremony, and the tree-planting was managed by County Councillor Adrian Kriss, a member of the Jewish community. It feels so important for members of different faiths to be seen together, and to do things together, particularly at the moment, in addition to praying for peace in Israel / Palestine. It was a good event, not marred by the weather!
The conference for GCSE students was amazing! A first for Catherine, a first for Daniel at the cathedral who was the organiser. 200 students came, and enjoyed a series of workshops and an interfaith discussion chaired by Catherine.
And the Mitzvah Day – what can we say? These are always good, and this year was much busier – after Covid. What a way to conclude Interfaith Week 2023, when being seen together, doing things together, is so important. Yes we can all get along with each other. Jews, Christians, Muslims, Baha’is – whatever. Yes, we can enjoy serving one another and more importantly patients, staff, visitors. Eating good cakes, enjoying good company, and… Please can I have the recipe for that wonderful chocolate gooey cake…?
Worcestershire Interfaith Forum 