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REDBRIDGE FAITH FORUM – STATEMENT OF SOLIDARITY
*Redbridge Faith Forum Stands United for Peace, Justice, and Solidarity* The Redbridge Faith Forum, bringing together representatives from a wide range of faith traditions across the borough, stands together today in a spirit of unity, compassion, and shared purpose. In a time when global and local tensions can test the bonds that hold communities together,…
Read MoreKatina Ceremony – 19th October 2025
Katina Ceremony The Katina Ceremony marks the end of the three-month Rainy Retreat observed by Theravāda Buddhist monks. This retreat begins on the full moon day of July and concludes on the full moon day of October. There is a story behind how the Rainy Retreat came into existence. During the time of the Buddha,…
Read MoreThe Forgiveness Project – St Luke’s Church, Baxter Road, Ilford, IG1 2HN
St Luke’s Church is hosting a wonderful exhibition called “The Forgiveness Project” till the end of October. It tells inspiring stories of people who have forgiven against all the odds. The Forgiveness Project provides opportunities and resources for people to explore the complexities of forgiveness. It is open on Saturday mornings from 10-30 to 11-30am or you…
Read MoreHindu Festivals – NAWRATRAS -SHARAD NAVRATRAS: 22 Sept to 2 October 2025
What is this festival? Naw or Nav means nine, ratra means night so it is the festival of nine nights. As with all other Hindu festivals there are a few different aspects attached to the festival of Nawratras ie Seasonal: The nawratras are celebrated twice a year, in the Spring, Chatria Navratras and in the…
Read MoreFaith Festivals… Sukkot
Sukkot… by Angela Banner, Jewish representative of Redbridge Faith Forum This is another harvest festival We decorate an outside booth or hut with fruit and vegetables. We also eat our meals there. On the last day of this festival there is great rejoicing in the synagogue. This year it begins 6th October…
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