Women & Faith
The South Yorkshire landscape, history and culture have been, and continue to be, shaped by people of faith. Their contribution over the years, often in a voluntary capacity, has contributed immeasurably to the care, support and growth of our communities.
Yorkshire & Humber Faiths Forum
Established in 2005, the Yorkshire and Humber Faiths Forum aims to:
- Advance the contribution of faith communities in the Yorkshire and Humber region;
- Encourage and educate faith communities to work together in matters of policy, strategy and action.
- Challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice against persons or groups of people, particularly in the grounds of religious belief. www.yorkshireandhumberfaiths.org
OFFER - The Community Empowerment Network for Sheffield
OFFER is the city-wide network for all of the voluntary, community and faith organizations in Sheffield (the VCF sector). OFFER exists to support VCF organisations and networks to work in partnership and strategically influence the creation of successful, inclusive communities in Sheffield.
www.offer.org.uk
Bahai
The youngest independent world religion, the Bahai Faith teaches unity of religion and of all mankind and aims to build a peaceful global society.
www.bahai.org.uk
FAITH AND LIGHT, SHEFFIELD
An international Christian association of people with learning disabilities. Offers support to families and friends. Organises summer holidays and day trips. The meetings which are held in various churches throughout the city include Mass and social activities. Holds a Candlemass Celebration in February and a Christmas Party in December. Mrs J M Rothwell, Leader, Tel :- 0114 230 2547
Sheffield Interfaith
Aims to promote friendship, understanding, harmony, justice and peace between people of different faiths, traditions and cultures in Sheffield. Contact: Jan Jamilla Hine, Secretary, Tel :- 0114 267 8779,
Email : lynnrish@fsmail.net
CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST MARIE
Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JB
Serves the local Catholic worshipping community, the Catholic Diocese and the wider community on matters of faith.
www.stmariecathedral.org/
