Area served: Wolverhampton primarily, but also surrounding areas in the neighbouring counties of Shropshire, Herefordshire, Worcestershire, and Staffordshire.Main aims: To maintain and extend the existing network of positive relationships between leaders and people of different faith communities in Wolverhampton. To arrange and support dialogue between different faith communities through meetings, social and religious events and, more formally, through structured seminars and conferences.
To work towards eliminating discrimination on grounds of faith and campaign for social justice affecting minority faith communities. To promote harmony, peace and mutual understanding among communities.Year founded: 1974 Registered charity number: 513201
Faiths and beliefs currently involved: Baha'i; Brahma Kumaris; Buddhist; Christian; Hindu, lain; Jewish; Muslim; Namdhari; Ravidassi; Sant Nirankari; Satya Sai Baba; Sikh; Valmiki.
Activities: Multi faith dialogue; discussion meetings on religious topics; discussion meetings on social issues; annual multi faith pilgrimage or peace walk; inter faith awareness raising; promoting good community relations; making statements on current issues; prayer/worship; social gatherings; shared meals; diversity training; sending speakers to schools; educational events/exhibitions; assisting on multi faith civic ceremonies; providing advice to public bodies; acting as a consultative forum on local issues for local government: regular newsletter.
Full-time staff: 0 Part-time staff: 0
Membership Policy: Open to interested individuals and organisations. Annual subscription: Individual members £12. Concessions (eg unwaged) £6. Organisational members £20.
Website: N/A
Contact details:
Father Patrick Udoma
Hon Secretary
Wolverhampton Inter Faith Group
The Methodist Centre
24 School Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 4LF
Tel: 01902 427601
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