Interfaith Week 2013 Event

Join Student Faith Societies for taster sessions, discussions, music, prayer, food and more. Join the Parkes Institute and Chaplaincy for conversations, meditation, worship and film.

Monday 18 ^th November

James Parkes: Interfaith Relations

Monday 18 ^th November 18:30-20:30
Lecture Theatre C, Avenue Campus ( 65/1175 )

Learn about James Parkes and discuss his interfaith legacy, led by Dr Helen Spurling.

Faitheists? - Can you be religious and an Atheist?

Monday 18 ^th November 19:00
Nuffield L/R B ( 06/1081 )

An informal discussion panel with three atheists, two with religious beliefs (Quaker & Buddhist) and audience participation. Hosted by the Atheist Society.

"Black Robe"

Monday 18 ^th November 20:45
The Chaplaincy, 41 University Road

A late evening film for Interfaith Week, about a Jesuit priest among the indigenous people of Canada. Hosted by CathSoc.

Tuesday 19 ^th November

Quaker Silence

Tuesday 19 ^th November 13:10-13:40
Upstairs in The Chaplaincy, 41 University Road

Short talk on what silence means to Quakers; followed by a period of Quaker worship.

Taize-Style Service of Prayer

Tuesday 19 ^th November 19:00
The Chaplaincy, 41 University Road

Join the Catholic Society for a time of music and reflection.

Wednesday 20 ^th November

Celtic Morning Prayer

Wednesday 20 ^th November 08:30-08:45
The Chaplaincy, 41 University Road

Morning Prayer according to the tradition of the Northumbria Community. Come and join in today, or any other day!

Mitzvah Day Bake Sale

Wednesday 20 ^th November 12:00-16:00
Students' Union Concourse

The Jewish Society have baked. You come, buy and eat (for charity!).

Orthodox Vespers

Wednesday 20 ^th November 13:11-13:51
The Chaplaincy, 41 University Road

Led by Revd Fr Andreas Andreopoulos.

Buddhist Meditation

Wednesday 20 ^th November 14:30
Physics & Astronomy L/T A ( 46/3001 )

With a short talk by Susanna Selwyn from the Bitterne Thekchen Kadampa Buddhist Centre. Hosted by the Buddhist Meditation Society.

Space for Peace

Wednesday 20 ^th November 19:00-22:00
Vedic Temple, Radcliffe Road SO14 0PS

Universities and the Southampton Council of Faiths join together for this core Interfaith Week innovative and exciting peace-making vigil in music - the event not to miss!

The event is 7-9pm followed by Silent Meditation from 9-10pm.

Thursday 21 ^st November

Meditation (Christian Tradition)

Thursday 21 ^st November 12:00
Upstairs in The Chaplaincy, 41 University Road

Candles … a few words … silence.

Soup & Conversation

Thursday 21 ^st November 12:30
The Chaplaincy, 41 University Road

…about Christianity, led by CathSoc.

Visit the Muslim Prayer Room

Thursday 21 ^st November 16:30
Meet at the Chaplaincy, 41 University Road

Gather in The Chaplaincy for a visit to the prayer room with the opportunity to explore and talk informally with muslims about their faith.

Soul Jam

Thursday 21 ^st November 19:00-20:30
Education Building ( 34/1020 )

A musical extravaganza with mantra meditation hosted by guests from the Watford Temple and offered by the Krishna Consciousness Society.

Friday 22 ^nd November

Friday Prayers

Friday 22 ^nd November 12:00
Meet at the Chaplaincy, 41 University Road

Gather in The Chaplaincy for a visit to Garden Court. Listen, look… experience Friday Prayer as it is on the Muslim holy day. Gather in the Chaplaincy to join in this event.

Introduction to Hinduism: Be the Change

Friday 22 ^nd November 18:00-20:00
Education Building ( 34/3019 )

Small prayer, short talk and sewa (service) around the campus: litter picking, cleaning, turning off lights etc. Re-group for drinks and snacks.