The TORBAY INTER-FAITH FORUM exists to bring together people who are interested in learning more about the beliefs and practises of different Faiths. The Forum aims to foster greater understanding and friendship between people from different Faith groups, and to encourage among the general public a greater appreciation of the rich diversity of belief and practice within our own society and beyond.
A Shared Act of Reflection and Commitment by the Faith Communities of the United Kingdom for the Millennium – Monday 3 January 2000
The Millennium Resolution – by children of various races from a Westminster Junior School
"Let there be respect for the earth, peace for its people, love in our lives, delight in the good, forgiveness for past wrongs and from now on a new start."
The Act of Commitment – by representatives of the nine Faith Communities of the United Kingdom
"In a world scarred by evils of war, racism, injustice and poverty, we offer this Act of Commitment as we look forward to our shared future.
We commit ourselves, as people of many faiths,
to work together for the common good,
uniting to build a better society,
grounded in the values and ideals we share –community,
personal integrity,
a sense of right and wrong,
learning, wisdom and a love of truth,
care and compassion,
respect for one another,
respect for the earth and its creatures.We commit ourselves, in a spirit of friendship and co-operation, to work together alongside all who share our values and ideals, to help to bring about a better world now and for generations to come."
For further information please telephone one of the following -
Jan:
+44 (0)1803 556632 or
Heather: +44 (0)1803 690079
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torbayinterfaith@yahoo.co.uk
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(Palace Avenue) Methodist Church
Palace Avenue, Paignton, Devon, UK
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