Sept 2011                                            for Immediate Release  

The Southampton Council of Faiths calls for unity, peace and understanding  

This September we remember the tragic loss of life which resulted from the attacks of 11th September 2001 and also those lost as a result of subsequent conflicts, both related and unrelated to those events.

The last ten years have seen unprecedented levels of turmoil in countries around the world. It is in the face of these conflicts that we have often seen the best in humanity shine through - a move towards common action to benefit society, calls for peace, unity and a reconciliation to settle that which divides us.

The Southampton Council of Faiths invites everyone to spare a few moments to consider those less fortunate than ourselves.

We think of those who at this time are struggling for survival in the face of hunger, war and oppression and what we can do to help those in greatest need, both in our city and further afield.

We affirm the unique value of every human life and urge all people to respect one another, to resolve differences without turning to violence so that we may all live together in peace.  

Hazel Inskip
Chair, Southampton Council of Faiths September 2011    

The Southampton Council of Faiths is a charitable organisation founded in May 2001 which brings together representatives of different faith groups to build bridges between communities, improve dialogue and understanding, and to work on areas of common interest.
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For further information contact:   Mohammed Ansar on mo.ansar@gmail.com or 07500 294 270 Hazel Inskip on hazel.inskip@gmail.com or  

April 2011:   SCOF elect new officers.

SCOF are pleased to announce the appointment of the following offices for 2011 -

Chair - Dr Hazel Inskip
Vice   - Jeff Lynn
Sec    - David Vane
Treasurer - Priti Dave

April 2010: SCOF engage a coordinator.
SCOF are please to announce the successful appointment of a part time interfaith coordinator - Naheed Brora.

Naheed is a graduate from Winchester University where she obtained a BA Hons Degree in Theology and Religious studies. She will be responsible for taking the interfaith message into local schools, colleges and universities in the city.

The position is being funded by Faiths in Action  and we hope this will be the beginning of a useful resource in the city.

March 2010 - SCOF and SIFL organise the second peace walk for students and young people in the city. 70 young people visited a The Vedic Temple, Peterborough Rd Gurdwara, Medina Mosque, Friends House, ST Edmunds Church and finally the Synagogue. Everyone enjoyed the walk.

Nov 2009 - SCOF Conference - Rt Hon Jon Denham was the guest speaker at the conference

 
Aug 2006 - Southampton Council of Faiths launch 'Faith in your City' initiative to commemorate the fifth anniversary of September the 11th disaster