EVENTS
With the help of our RE partners, we have curated a selection of events, to support professional development or to engage your students during Inter Faith Week. From author Q&As, to live assemblies, you can find information on the IFW 2026 events here.
Lighting the Way: Creating shared spaces for Interfaith Understanding in Schools
Tuesday 10th November, 4-5:30pm, Zoom
How can schools create spaces where pupils from different faiths and beliefs feel understood, respected and able to learn from one another?
This training explores how schools can develop meaningful interfaith work as part of everyday school life. Participants will explore what effective interfaith engagement looks like in a school context, how to create opportunities for pupils to encounter and learn about different faiths and beliefs, and how to approach conversations about religion and belief with confidence, curiosity and sensitivity.
Light and time: Teacher CPD for Inter Faith Week 2026
Cambridge Interfaith Programme, pre-recorded
Cathy Haynes is the author of The Fullness of Time: Marking the Day by Birdsong, Blooms, Shadows and Stars. The book weaves together learning from interviews and wider research, to explore human experience of time in relation to light and dark.
The book includes an interview with University of Cambridge research Imad Ahmed, whose research and activism helped manifest the Moonsighters Academy. Inter Faith Week 2026 includes the beginning of a new lunar month and the opportunity to spot a new crescent moon (after sunset on Tuesday 10 November).
This CPD session introduces elements of Cathy and Imad’s work, with the support of the New Crescent Society and hosted by the Cambridge Interfaith Programme. Watch to expand your knowledge and make connections between religious (and non-religious) lives and disciplines such as astronomy, botany, and agriculture.
The session will be of interest to specialist and non-specialist teachers of religious education whether you work in a primary or secondary setting.
Live Assembly: Primary School Inter Faith Week 2026
Tuesday 10th November, 9:15-9:45am, Zoom
Inspired by this year’s theme, Lighting the Way for a Shared Future, this special live assembly will explore how people of different faiths and beliefs can learn from one another, recognise shared values and build a kinder, more understanding future together. Pupils will also hear from special guest Carrie Alderton (CEO of F&BF, organisers of IFW) as part of the assembly.
Suitable for primary children aged 4–11.
Building Belonging Through Interfaith Encounters
Jigsaw Education Group, Tuesday 13th October, 4pm, Zoom
Building Belonging Through Interfaith Encounters: Facilitating meaningful engagement between young people and local faith and belief communities
Join co-hosts Rae Duke (Quality and Impact Lead, Jigsaw) and Sarah Bareau (South West Regional Advisor, Jigsaw) for an engaging and practical session aimed at those working in education and anyone interested in interfaith understanding. Join people of faith and experienced educators, including guests Shammi Rahman and Reverend Pippa White, to discuss this year’s Inter Faith Week theme, ‘Lighting the Way for a Shared Future.’
