Crawley Interfaith Network began in June 2005. Prior to this an Interfaith group was active in Crawley for approximately 10 years. The Network has a Management Committee which consists of seven members who co-ordinate the overall management of the Network. Committee Members are drawn from all the major faiths in Crawley. The Network also has an Events Sub Committee made up of seven members. This committee organises events and activities. The Network secured funding from the Faith Communities Capacity Building Fund and is also funded by Crawley Borough Council. Funding has enabled the Network to employ a Development Worker who helps to co-ordinate activities and work programmes. Four Network meetings are held each year where everyone is welcome. Meetings are held at different faith venues across Crawley to encourage participation. Meetings offer members the opportunity to share information and contribute to management and planning. Business and finances are also discussed and meetings end with a speaker or presentation from different faith groups. Our Aims To encourage an atmosphere of goodwill and peace between different faith communities. To promote and reflect on common beliefs as well as acknowledge differences and celebrate diversity. To help create understanding and respect between faith groups. Our Objectives 1. To celebrate cultural diversity and promote unity 2. To work towards creating common ground 3. To provide a means for everyone to be involved in multi faith activities 4. To be an initial contact point whenever there is a need for consultation or assistance on multi faith issues 5. To arrange annual/regular activities which are religious, cultural and social gatherings, in order to foster understanding and learn from differences 6. To create dialogue to support bridge building amongst faith and secular communities in Crawley 7. To create sustainability of the Network through partnership working and realising potential funding opportunities

CIFN Events Everyone Welcome Saturday 31^st January 2009 @ 3pm @ The Laser Hub – A fun way of getting to know each other. £4.50 per person all welcome Please book your place no later than the 16^th January 2009. **************** Wednesday 11^th February 2009 @ 7.30pm @ St Johns Church Hall – Human Rights and Faith by Jane Heybroek – Barrister specialising in immigration and criminal law. ***************** Tuesday 17^th February 2009 Crawley Interfaith Network Meeting @ 7.30pm @ St Paul’s Methodist Church, Woodfield Road, Northgate, Crawley Everyone Welcome ****************** Thursday 5^th March 2009 @ 7.30pm @ The Civic Hall – Jerusalem Peacemakers Event ***************** Wednesday 18^th March @ 7.30pm @ The Civic Hall – Jesus in Islam by Dr Louay Fatoohi ***************** Visit to Brighton Synagogue – Time and date to be confirmed in April ***************** Wednesday 20^th May 2009 Crawley Interfaith Network Meeting @ 7.30pm @ Gurjar Hindu Union, Spencers Road, West Green, Crawley Everyone Welcome ****************** Tuesday 12^th May @ 7.30pm @ The Civic Hall – What My Faith Means To Me (Buddhist) ***************** Saturday 20^th June @ 10am @ The Civic Hall - National Refugee Week – Faith & Asylum. Please bring a dish to share suitable for vegetarians or labelled. For more information or to book a place on any of the above events please contact Vikki Jacobs on 01293 438565 or by email: Vikki.jacobs@crawley.gov.uk

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crawley Interfaith Network Membership Application Form Name: …………………………………………………………………….. Address: …………………………………………………………………... Membership Category: Individual o Organisation o Telephone numbers: ……………………………………………………… Email Address: ……………………………………………………………. Please return to: Vikki Jacobs, Community Development, Town Hall The Boulevard, Crawley, RH10 1UZ

Creating understanding and respect between faith groups in Crawley Other Events of Interest Wednesday 7^th January 2009 “Love Thy Neighbour” Monday 19^th January 2009 “Islam & Loyalty” – An Islamic talk on Islam Sunday 25^th January 2009 “Status of Jesus” – A Christian and Muslim perspective Copthorne Church Sunday 22^nd February 2009 “The Messiah has come” @ Furnace Green Community Centre, Ashburnham Road, Crawley For more information on any of the above events please call Ahsan Ahmedi from the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association on 01293 403762 Sunday 5^th April 2009 Palm Sunday – The beginning of Holy Week for Christians Taize Service at 6pm at St Albans Church, Gossops Green Speakers of different faiths are available for talks and workshops for schools and other organisations on request to Crawley Interfaith Network. For more information on events and anything else please contact Vikki Jacobs Assistant Community Development Officer Community Services Town Hall The Boulevard Crawley RH10 1UZ 01293 438565 vikki.jacobs@crawley.gov.uk

Creating understanding and respect between faith groups in Crawley Creating understanding and respect between faith groups in Crawley