The walk brings together people of different faiths - building respect and understanding across a wide range of communities.
This is Oxford's 16th Interfaith Friendship Walk and the first 'virtually' under the Covid-19 lockdown.
St Benet's Institute welcomed Lord Bourne, Under Secretary of State, Minister for Faith, together with the leaders of The Three Faiths Walk in Oxford to St Benet's Hall. The interfaith Friendship walk brings together members of all faiths in an event designed to build and strengthen relationships. It is linked to the Three Faiths Week, held earlier this year, which is designed for students, faith leaders, public sector and non-profit workers wishing to learn more about other faiths and cultures.
The leaders are
Rabbi Dr. Michael Hilton, Rabbi Emeritus Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Jewish Community, Lecturer, Leo Baeck College, London
Revd. Dr Liz Carmichael MBE,Emeritus Research Fellow in Theology, St John’s College Oxford
Heather-Jane Ozanne,CEO, Spirit of Peace
Revd. Charlotte-Bannister Parker,Director of Outreach, University Church of St Mary, Oxford
Imam Monawar Hussain, MBE DL,Muslim Tutor at Eton College, Founder of The Oxford Foundation
Muslim Chaplain, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The theme of the upcoming ‘Three Faiths Week’ this year will be ‘Relating Across Divides’. It will explore the various denominations and sects within the three faiths as well as relations between the faiths and mixed faith relationships.
The conference is open to all who have a positive and sympathetic interest in learning what makes other faith communities tick, and a commitment to listen without seeking to convert others to your own views. You do not need to have a personal faith commitment or identification to attend.
There are still some spaces left. Please visit www.rabbim.co.uk to book a place.
Last month I had the privilege of co-organising Oxford’s first Three Faiths Week, a week-long conference aimed at anyone interested in learning more about, and experiencing, Muslim, Jewish and Christian faiths. It took place at St John's College Oxford on 9-15th April 2018.
The week included deep explorations into each faith, delving beyond how the media portrays them and gaining a better understanding of what people of these three faiths are like, how they behave and what worries them.
Throughout the week there were opportunities for shared prayer and reflection as well as the experience of participating in the worship traditions of each faith by attending services and prayers at a local Synagogue, Mosque and Church.
Here I'm pictured with Shasta Aziz (left) and Prof Ruth Harris (right) with whom I shared a panel with for the Three Faiths.
The other organisers were Rabbi Dr Michael Hilton, Revd Dr Liz Carmichael MBE, Heather-Jane Ozanneand, Imam Monawar Hussain MBE DL.
Read more about the event
The power of words is the theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2018. All members of the public are welcome to attend.
The service is to allow members of the public, City Council employees and Councillors to honour survivors of the Holocaust, Nazi persecution and subsequent genocides and reflect on how we can ensure the lessons of history are never forgotten.
The Lord Mayor of Oxford, Councillor Jean Fooks said: “Holocaust Memorial Day serves to remind us all of the horrors of the Holocaust and other atrocities committed when people give way to racism, fascism and intolerance of those different from themselves. The service on Friday is open to all to come and share their memories and their hopes for a better future.”