Introduction
North Staffordshire Forum of Faiths is a body of like minded people
who each have a belief and a faith who meet to share their knowledge
and work for the good of the community. Regular meetings are held
in an friendly informed manner where everyone is respected for
their belief and commitment. Knowledge of communities is enhanced
and the faith groups are given a voice. Whilst different faiths
are represented there is a sense of shared values and the opportunity
for religious groups to become involved in the community cohesion
debate.
What is NSFoF ?
• NSFoF is a body made up of individuals who belong to the various
faith groups across north Staffordshire. It is concerned with
mutual understanding between faith groups and working together
for the good of the whole community.
• It has a written constitution an executive body and holds regular
meetings.
• It provides a “hub” for faith-access and engagement.
• It creates opportunities for interfaith encounter and education.
• It addresses the community cohesion agenda from the faith perspective.
• It promotes good community relations.
• It facilities inter-faith dialogue.
What else does it hope to achieve?
• The forum will continue to facilitate multi-faith dialogue by
way of discussion meetings on religious topics and social issues.
• It will continue to raise interfaith awareness and promote good
community relations
• The forum will act as a resource centre for religious artefacts
and provide training on faith issues to local organisations and
community groups.
• The forum will act as a consultative forum on local issues for
local government.
• Members of the forum will serve on local strategic initiatives
and be involved with regeneration/neighbourhood renewal initiatives.
• It provides a central voice of the faith sector for the benefit
of the media.
Which religions are represented on the Forum?
• Faiths and beliefs currently involved include representatives
from the following faiths: Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, Sikh, Unitarian
Church and all the main Christian denominations.
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