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Abbey House Museum: Light for Leeds Interfaith Event
November 17, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Representatives of all faiths and none join together in this annual celebration of what we have in common, in the Gatehouse Community Space. Featuring singing, a chance for contemplation, food, stallholders and an opportunity to join us on our dusk walk to the Chapter House to close the day. Drop in, free.
Programme (all timings are approximate)
12 noon Welcome
12.30 pm – 12.50pm: Sikh values: Guru Nanak’s message to the world
(Lord Mayor arrives 1pm, departs at 2pm)
1pm: Lord Mayor welcome and Speech
1.10pm – 1.30 pm: Brahma Kumaris Flute recital and Reflection
1.35pm – 1.55pm: Singing of Christian Carols
2pm – 2.20pm: Cantor singing and talk on Mitzvah Day
2:20 pm – 2.40 pm: A talk on the meaning of the Asr (Afternoon Call to Prayer)
2.:40 pm – 3pm: Hindu Prayer for Peace and devotional singing
3pm – 3.20pm: Guided meditative walk around the garden
3pm – 3.20pm: Guided meditative walk around the garden
3.20 pm – 3.40 pm: Performance of Christian Carols
3:45 pm – 3.55 pm Dusk walk (to paved area at back of the Gate House) and personal choice of reflection/prayer/silence/meditation – Focus on Values
4.00 pm Closure and thanks