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Leeds Museums and Galleries
Sun 17 Nov 2024
Light For Leeds: An Interfaith Week event
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Abbey House Museum

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

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

Abbey House Museum

Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
United Kingdom

53.823172, -1.606245

    Date
    Sun 17 Nov 2024
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    Sun 17 Nov 2024
    12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Ticket price

    Free

    Entry to this event is free and separate from the museum (which is charged). Visitors to the museum may also like to partake in our Faith Trail, around the Victorian Street, spotting items to do with different faiths or beliefs.

    Accessibility
    Buggy friendly
    Wheelchair access

    Abbey House Museum

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