Cathedral Church of St Marie, Sheffield Everyone Welcome

On the evening of the 1st of December there will be an Advent meal held in the Houlden Hall from 7.30 pm onwards. The meal will be organised around a liturgy that looks at three people who are part of the Advent story, John the Baptist, Mary and Jesus and reflects on what they are saying to us at this time of year. Tickets are available and the donations will be in support of those who are homeless and rootless in Sheffield over Christmas.

The Readings of Advent

In the Houlden Hall (second floor about the Post office on Norfolk Row)
10.00am till 12.00noon.

The theme of this year’s Islam Awareness Week is ‘One World: Our Children, Our Future’. Events include exhibitions, inter-communal dialogue and an open day at the new ‘Al Madina’ mosque. For further information contact: enquiries@isb-sheff.org.uk

Building Communities: Equality and diversity in action
7th November, 9.45am – 4.15pm at the Met Hotel, Leeds LS1 2HQ As part of this day conference on refugee integration and community cohesion, Inderjit Bhogal will be speaking about City of Sanctuary’s work to build a culture of hospitality. Cost £339/£130. Contact the Refugee Council to book a place on 020 7346 6737

6th November from 9.30am – 4pm at Voluntary Action Sheffield This training course for organisations wanting to broaden their volunteer recruitment will help you to:
• Understand myths and facts about refugees and asylum seekers
• Know the legal issues around refugees and asylum seekers
volunteering e.g. CRB checks, expenses, benefits etc
• Ensure that your recruitment, induction and support procedures
are welcoming and inclusive
• Develop and action plan for your organisation.
£25 for VAS members, £30 for non member voluntary and community groups