10 years of faith leaders working together for Birmingham

12th September 2001 ~ 12th September 2011

‘Out of the tragedy of the Twin Towers came a new friendship and trust between the leaders of Birmingham’s faith communities’

A Day of Celebration & Thanksgiving

Monday 12th September 2011

Come & join the faith leaders:

  • Morning pilgrimage around Birmingham’s faith centres
  • Afternoon conference on the future for Inter-faith Relations

All events are free.

Morning pilgrimage

Follow the whole route (you will need your own transport) or join at any point.
Brief prayers will be offered at each stopping point.
You are also welcome to walk with the faith leaders for the stages indicated.

9.00
Prayers at Guru Nanak Gurdwara, Soho Rd, Handsworth
9.15
Shri Geeta Bhawan Mandir (Hindu),Heathfield Rd, Lozells
9.30
St Chad’s RC Cathedral, St Chad’s Circus The faith leaders will then walk to…
10.00
St Philip’s Cathedral, Colmore Row
10.20
Buddhist Peace Pagoda, Osler St, Ladywood
10.40
Birmingham Central Mosque, Belgrave Middleway (photo-call & re-enactment of the original gathering on the Mosque steps on 12th Sept 2001)
11.15
Singers Hill Synagogue, Ellis St The faith leaders will then walk to…
11.45
Inter-faith Service for Peace at St Thomas’ Peace Garden, Bath Row (including the planting of a Peace Rose)
12.30
Arrival at Council House (the Civic Reception at the Council House is by invitation only)

Afternoon Conference

2.00
Conference: ‘The Future for Inter-Faith Relations’ – Birmingham Council House
Main Speaker: The Most Rev Vincent Nichols Archbishop of Westminster
Panel of Speakers from Faith Communities and Civic Leadership
4.00
Close of Conference

Attendance at the Afternoon Conference is open and free.

For planning purposes, it would be helpful if you can let us know your plan to attend:

Email: jonathangurling@yahoo.co.uk
Tel: 0121 608 1328353
Address: Shaftmoor Lane,Hall Green, Birmingham B28 8TB