“What does Pilgrimage mean to me”

Date:          Sunday 17^th May 2026

Venue:       Assemble at Holocaust Memorial Garden, Valentines Park, Ilford (Cranbrook Rd entrance, IG1 4TG)

Redbridge Faith Forum’s annual Multi-faith Walk of Peace is a gentle stroll through central Ilford and some of the many places of worship to be found there. Our Walk of Peace brings together people from the many diverse faith communities in Redbridge in a spirit of fellowship and harmony. Our focus this year is “What does PILGRIMAGE mean to me?” Whether it be a special Holy place to visit, a spiritual journey, a commitment we undertake, or simply a time of spiritual renewal, as we walk together, visiting various faith venues, we will learn about PILGRIMAGE from different faith perspectives. We will appreciate the common precepts we share and we will further develop our understanding and respect for each other.

Whether or not you are affiliated to a faith community PLEASE DO JOIN US for either all, or part of the Walk of Peace. You can join/leave at any point. Refreshments will be served at some faith venues but please bring your own refillable water bottle.

From 12.50       Assemble at the Holocaust Memorial Garden, Valentines Park, Ilford (Cranbrook Rd entrance, IG1 4TG) (https://my.redbridge.gov.uk/Map/parks-and-open-spaces/holocaust-memorial-gardens

1.00pm               Welcome from the Mayor of Redbridge

Talk by a member of the Jewish community

1.15pm               Pay respects at the tree planted in commemoration of  the genocide in Srebrenica

1.30pm               Arrive at the Buddhist Vihara at 9 Balfour Road IG1 4HP (Shoes to be removed if entering the prayer room). Talk at 1.35pm

1.50pm               Depart Vihara to continue Walk

2.10pm               Arrive at the Hindu Temple, 43 Cleveland Road IG1 1EE

(Shoes to be removed when entering temple). Talk at 2.15pm

2.30pm               Depart Temple to continue Walk

2.35pm               Arrive at Ilford Islamic Community Centre 52 - 56 Albert Road IG1 1HW Talk at 2.40pm.

There will be an opportunity to visit the Mosque (where shoes need to be removed & women are required to cover heads.)

There will also be a talk from a member of the Baha’i Faith at 2.50pm     

Refreshments and social time will be available from 3.00pm

3.20pm               Depart Community Centre to continue Walk

3.35pm               Arrive at SS Peter’s & Paul’s Peace Garden, 342 High Road, IG1 4QP Talk at 3.40pm

3.55pm               Depart Church to continue Walk.

4.15pm               Arrive at Karamsar Gurdwara, 400 High Road IG1 1TW

(Shoes to be removed & men & women will be required to cover heads - head coverings supplied if necessary).   Please note that everyone is invited to attend the (vegetarian) Langar meal at the Gurdwara

Please email Saira at faith.forum@redbridge.gov.uk   to book your free place or contact the office on 0208 708 2445 for this event; advance registration is appreciated to help with arrangements but is not essential.

Please do publicise and share the poster with your friends/family/faith communities.