Bedford Council of Faiths
Bedford UK's local community Interfaith group    
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   Celebration of the diversity of faiths : 25th Jan 05   

 
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Celebration of the diversity of faiths practised in Bedford and
launch of Bedford Council of Faiths as a Registered Charity

This event is by invitation and is an initiative of BCoF to raise awareness in the local community, in particular, to inform the local community leaders of our role, profile and benefits to the whole community in what we do.

  This event will explain how faith groups throughout the country are working together with businesses, the education sector and public bodies, encouraging appreciation of our diverse society and helping them meet the requirements of current legislation.

  • Keynote speaker Brian Pearce (Director of the Inter Faith Network) will offer a national perspective on inter faith relations in the UK.
  • The High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, Clifton Ibbett, will briefly talk to us about his initiative of bringing together faith groups, businesses and charities.
This event is an opportunity for such leaders to explore with us the ways Bedford Council of Faiths can be of service to local organisations - the contribution which interfaith groups make to the community is now widely recognised and supported by central government and the European Union.

Tuesday 25th January 2005
6.30 p.m.
THE PLACE
Bradgate Road
BEDFORD

Preliminary Programme
16:00 Registration, Refreshments & Exhibition
16:30 Introduction BCoF
16:40 Inter Faith Relations: A National Perspective Brian Pearce
Director, Inter Faith Network for the UK
17:00 Greetings - Questions
17:10 Faiths, Charities & Business working together in our Local Community
Clifton Ibbett High Sheriff of Bedfordshire
17:20 Greetings - Questions
17:40 Bedford Council of Faiths in Action
Short Presentation from each faith with symbolic ceremony for mutual respect & tolerance
BCoF Members Children from each faith
18:25 Moment of Reflection and Commitment
18:30 Sharing of food reflecting members varied backgrounds
Order, timing and content subject to change

[19:30 AGM of BCoF]

Directions
Please see details on the venue's website

  The group consists of representatives from various religious traditions within the community
email: bcof@bcof.org.uk           address: c/o 69 Victoria Road, Bedford, MK42 9JR