Abbey House: Light for Leeds – Annual Interfaith Celebration
November 16 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The 10th annual interfaith event held in Kirkstall. A day of food, conversation, music and contemplation. Featuring representatives of all beliefs and none.Held in the Gatehouse at Abbey House Museum. You do not need to pay admission to attend this free event.*
Programme (all timings are approximate)
12 noon Welcome (Leeds Museums and Galleries)
12.15 pm-12.25pm Islamic recital
12.40pm Talk on Humanism, interfaith, and community
1pm-1.20pm Performance of Carols and Christmas music
1.20-1.30pm Lighting of World Peace Flame
1.30pm-1.40pm Talk: Light and candle lighting in Judaism
2pm-2.15pm Sikh music (live) or presentation
2.30pm-2.40pm Hindu music
2.55pm-3.05pm Flute recital with Brahma Kumaris (followed by meditative walk for those wishing to join)
3.30pm Thanks from Leeds Museums and Galleries
3.50pm Contemplation/ silence
4pm Event ends
*A faith trail around the museum Street display will be on for the duration of the event, and this is included in Museum admission.