July 2015 - Milton Keynes Interfaith

InterFaith MK
Newsletter
I nter
June 2015
Fa
ith
MK
Convenor: David Rennie 01908 366280 interfaithmk@gmail.com
Treasurer: Fazle Khundkar 01908 662929 fazlekhundkar@yahoo.co.uk
Address: Interfaith M.K., 3 Ayr Way, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK3 7SJ
Website:www.interfaithmk.org.uk
Dear Friends and Members of InterFaith MK,
In this Ramadan month we together wish all moslems the peace that we all need and deserve.
The interfaith meeting in August will be combined with the celebrations of the Nipponzan Myohyoji Temple
as the date of our monthly meeting coincides with Hiroshima Day and the floating of candles for world
peace at dusk at Willen Lake. Hoping to see you at Rev Paul’s church for our July meeting.
With the warmest regards, David Rennie, Convenor, IFMK
Invitation
Please join us on Thursday July 2nd 2015 from 7:30 to 9:00 pm
for a presentation by Rev. Paul Smith speaking on the topic of:
Clergy Attitudes Towards Interfaith Marriage
St James, New Bradwell is on Church Street, New Bradwell Milton Keynes MK14 0DA,
just off the Wolverton Road in the middle of New Bradwell.
There is a No. 7 bus stop right outside the church.
We look forward to welcoming you all to St James. Kind regards, Paul.
Website: http://www.stjamesnewbradwell.org.uk/
Firstly Mrs Sukaina Master will give a short presentation on
The Inner Meaning and Significance of the Ramadan Fast.
Circular from Dr Harriet Crabtree, Interfaith Network of the U.K.
Dear Inter Faith Network member bodies,
Next week sees the marking of ten years since the 7/7 bombings in London. This is the anniversary of a profoundly
disturbing moment in our recent history in the UK.
As that anniversary approaches, many will be gathering to remember those who died and pray for understanding,
justice and peace.
On Friday, many British people were among those who met an appalling death in Tunisia, with others left seriously
injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families and friends.
These attacks have in common with the murders of 7/7, the attempted justification of appalling acts in the name of
Islam by their perpetrators. Despite their condemnation by Muslim organisations and individuals, this is an anxious
time for many in the UK – not just because of the impact of overseas events on inter faith relations here but also
because of the wider issues of extremism and radicalisation.
It is not just Muslims who suffer the impact of hatred and ignorance. Last week white supremacist Zack Davies was
convicted of attempting to murder Dr Sarandev Bhambra of the Sikh community in Mold last year. And this coming
weekend, a neo-Nazi rally is planned in Golders Green, on the Sabbath, in one of the areas with a very large Jewish
community. (The Metropolitan Police Service has imposed conditions on the rally which was due to take place in
Golders Green on Saturday. It must now take place in Whitehall if held.)
Inter faith initiatives at every level have an important role to play in offering reassurance and friendship at times of
anxiety and solidarity where people feel under threat, in sustaining dialogue and also enabling discussions about the
tough issues we face.
A one-day national meeting for local inter faith groups is being held on 30 July in London by IFN, following a similar
day in Sheffield earlier this year. Responding to extreme voices will be among the topics. But so, too, will faith
trails, working with local government, religious literacy, developing successful inter faith programmes and many
other topics. That is a reminder that inter faith engagement is not just about responding to tension and difficulty
or solidarity – vital though this is. It is also about continuing to plan, vision and act for a harmonious and peaceful
present and future in the UK.
FREE
ENTRY
OPEN
TO ALL
Art
in the
Park
18th-19th July 2015
Saturday & Sunday 1pm-6pm Campbell Park Central
Milton Keynes - MK9 4AP
Journey
Of the Pen
Rachel Gadsden:
International
and national disable
visual artist
● Ruh-al-Allam
(Visual Dhikr)
Calligraphy
explorative and art
Workshops/
exhibition
● Razwan Baig:
Art of Calligraphy
workshops and
Quran exhibition.
● Mojgan Lizar:
Persian illuminations
(Tazhib) workshops
& exhibition
● Lateefa Spiker:
Art of Geometry
workshops
● Andrew
McDermott:
● Art of Clay pottery
●
Art of
Photography
Peter Sanders:
Street PhotographyArt of Integration by
MK College students
●
Performers Art
Claire- Irish School
of dancers
●
Free Car Parking available at Theatre
Multi-Storey - Car ParkMK9 3NZ
Organised by Milton Keynes Islamic
Arts Heritage & Culture Organisation
www.mkiac.org
Sincere thanks to our Partners: • The Parks Trust
• Play Association • Interaction-Art • UCMK
• NHS Ambulance • Thames Valley Police
Abdelkader
Saadoun & Takaleed
Master of Rai Music
● Kinetika Bloco:
A performance group
with an exuberant
mix of young brass
and woodwind
players.
● Aashiq al Rasul:
Nasheed One stop
● Ali Keeler: Fridaus
Ensemble Concert
● Creative
Storytelling by
Jumama
● Digital Art Wall:
Connecting the dots
●
Food:
Diverse Foods
including BBQ and
live food show
including Saturday
Community Food
competition.
Sunday Colleges
competition.
See website for
details
●
Thomas Emmett
Funfair:
Diverse rides, fun
fair and Bouncy
castle etc.
● Henna design&
Face painting
●
/mkiac
@mkiac
#artintheparkMK
Free WiFi available