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From: Zishan Jiwa <zj209@...>
Date: 17 Oct 2007 00:54
Subject: CUFF Newsletter
To: soc-cuff@...
Greetings everyone,
Now that we're getting into the swing of term why not take some time out from work and attend some of the great events that are going on this week. Thanks to everyone who attended the first 'Scriptural Reasoning' session of term on Monday - remember, the next one will be on Monday the 12th of November. The Akashi Festival which celebrates faith communities working for the environment is coming up this weekend and there are also several interesting talks and workshops including a Basic Introduction to Islam and the popular Faith to Faith series of talks for University staff based on the success of the talks last term.
For our feature event 'Foods From Around The World' which is being organised in association with CUSU Anti-Racism, we are still looking for cooks and helpers, so please get in touch if you would like to help out in any way! The description for the event is included below.
In this email...
1. The Akashi Festival (Sat 27th)
2. Faith 2 Faith (Thurs 25th)
3. CHILDREN of ABRAHAM (Wednesdays)
4. A Basic Introduction to Islam (Thurs 18th)
5. CUBS: An Introduction to Buddhism (Mon 22nd)
6. ~~THE FIRST EVER CUSU AWARDS~~
7. STAG - Who's deluded: Dawkins or Jesus? (Weds 17th)
8. CUHCS: "Explore..." (Weds 17th)
9. Foods From Around the World : Call for Chefs! (Sun 4th Nov)
The recent letter by over 130 Muslim scholars to the Pope is being heralded as a new milestone in Muslim-Christian relations, read more below:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7038992.stm
Also if you have time, check out this weeks 'Dharma the Cat' cartoon and discussion:
http://www.dharmathecatcartoons.com/15blog/
Have a great week, and hope to see you at some of these events!
With Peace,
-Zishan
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1. The Akashi Festival
It's with great excitement that I am inviting you to the Akashi Festival
on Saturday 27th October 2007. The festival will bring all the groups we
have worked with together to celebrate what our different cultures and
faiths teach on looking after our environment. Please see
www.akashi.org.uk/festival for details and a colour poster.
The Festival will open at 2pm with a performance by Good Vibrations
community choir (who sing songs from all over the world). There will
also be a Bollywood dance and some other performances and a couple of
speeches.
The workshops session will begin at 3pm. As well as conversations
circles discussing cultural and faith teachings on climate change, there
will be dance workshops (Street style urban dance and Bollywood), Henna
Painting sessions, a singing workshop lead by the Good Vibrations choir
leader, children's badgemaking and art activities, storytelling, lots of
fun basically!
The festival will finish again with more performances. It will be a
great afternoon! I really hope you can join us- please do put the 27th October in your
diary.
What: The Akashi Festival, a FUSION of culture, community and climate
change.
When: Saturday October 27th 2007, 2pm- 6pm
Where: The Junction (The Shed), on Clifton Road (next to the Cineworld)
Cost: Free to enter (donations welcome)
Find out more information and see our colour poster at
www.akashi.org.uk/festival. Please send this email on to friends and
family who may be interested.
If you would like colour versions of the poster or if you can hand out
fliers to your friends and family, please do send me your address.
Please do contact me with any questions
Warm wishes
Shilpa Shah
Project Coordinator
shilpa@...
1. The Akashi Festival
It's with great excitement that I am inviting you to the Akashi Festival
on Saturday 27th October 2007. The festival will bring all the groups we
have worked with together to celebrate what our different cultures and
faiths teach on looking after our environment. Please see
www.akashi.org.uk/festival for details and a colour poster.
The Festival will open at 2pm with a performance by Good Vibrations
community choir (who sing songs from all over the world). There will
also be a Bollywood dance and some other performances and a couple of
speeches.
The workshops session will begin at 3pm. As well as conversations
circles discussing cultural and faith teachings on climate change, there
will be dance workshops (Street style urban dance and Bollywood), Henna
Painting sessions, a singing workshop lead by the Good Vibrations choir
leader, children's badgemaking and art activities, storytelling, lots of
fun basically!
The festival will finish again with more performances. It will be a
great afternoon! I really hope you can join us- please do put the 27th October in your
diary.
What: The Akashi Festival, a FUSION of culture, community and climate
change.
When: Saturday October 27th 2007, 2pm- 6pm
Where: The Junction (The Shed), on Clifton Road (next to the Cineworld)
Cost: Free to enter (donations welcome)
Find out more information and see our colour poster at
www.akashi.org.uk/festival. Please send this email on to friends and
family who may be interested.
If you would like colour versions of the poster or if you can hand out
fliers to your friends and family, please do send me your address.
Please do contact me with any questions
Warm wishes
Shilpa Shah
Project Coordinator
shilpa@...
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2.***Faith 2 Faith***
Thursdays at 1pm
Following on from the success of last year, the Chaplaincy to the University Staff and the Equality and Diversity Personnel Division have organised this second series of talks for University staff - please contact equality@... to book your place.
Also see attached flyer for details
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3. CHILDREN of ABRAHAM
Wednesdays at 5.30 pm
Come and hear the authors of the three books on Abrahamic faith in the
new Granta series What Do We Believe in live discussion and debate.
Oct 17th
What Do Christians Believe? Malcolm Guite
Oct 24th
What do Muslims Believe?
Zia Sardar
Oct 31st
Panel Discussion
Living with these three faiths in Britain today
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4. Anglia Ruskin University Chaplaincy presents:
"A Basic Introduction to Islam."
A FREE weekly course for everyone and anyone wanting to increase their knowledge and awareness.
When: Thursday 18th October until Thursday 6th December (8 weeks) from 7.30 to 8.30pmWhere: Anglia Ruskin University, Helmore Building, Room 118.
The course will cover the basic beliefs and practices of Muslims and is aimed at anyone who is interested in knowing more about the religion of Islam. It will be particularly useful to new muslim converts, their families and friends, muslims in need of a 'refresher course', and those whose work or social life bring them into contact with Muslims. The sessions will consist of a 30 minute presentation, followed by 30 minutes general discussion and questions and answers. Homework will be optional! The course leader will be Ms Sheridan James, Associate Chaplain at ARU and CRC
For more information and to confirm your place, please contact Sheridan on 07738436624 or
sheridan.j@....
5. An Introduction to Buddhism
The Cambridge University Buddhist Society is pleased to have Richard Jones
returning once again, to present a series of four talks introducing the
basics of Buddhism. The series continues on Monday 22nd October. This is a
great opportunity to learn about Buddhism from an excellent speaker.
Richard Jones is an experienced meditation teacher from the London Buddhist
Vihara and his talks come highly recommended for their accessibility,
clarity and insight.
The talks will take place on Monday nights at 7.30pm in Seminar Room A of
Hughes Hall (behind Kelsey Kerridge) and are free of charge. Everyone is
welcome!
2. An end to suffering?
The Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path
22nd October
3. The wheel of life
Dependent origination and kamma
12th November
4. Meditation
An introduction to the fundamentals of Buddhist meditation
19th November
Hope to see you there!
Sam sjd65@...
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6. ~~THE FIRST EVER CUSU AWARDS~~
"CUSU SPECIAL AWARDS: CUSU Anti-Racism and the Black Student's Campaign aim to counter ignorance and misunderstanding which lead to prejudice, discrimination and racism. Since it is better to promote understanding as a preventative measure, rather than fight racism and discrimination after it has occurred, an annual ceremonial "CUSU Special Awards" worth 150sterling pounds are being awarded to two organisations and/or individuals within Cambridge University. We hope that this will create a platform for positive action that will proactively counter discrimination through reducing ignorance."
please see attachment
--
A. Alim-Marvasti
CUSU Anti-Racism Officer 2006-07
am553@...
http://www.cusu.cam.ac.uk/campaigns/antiracism/
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7. You are warmly invited to a Guest Event:
Who's deluded: Dawkins or Jesus?
at St Andrew the Great
(opposite Christ's College Porters' Lodge)
Wednesday 17th October
starting at 7.30pm
http://www.stag.org/hubguestinvite.pdf
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8. "Explore..."
Wed 17 Oct 2007
7.30 - 8.30pm
Castlereagh Room, Fisher Building, St John's College
CU Hindu Cultural Society presents "Exlore...", a brand new series of
interactive discussion sessions that will look at different aspects of the
Hindu religion, culture and its current pracitces.
In this, our inaugural session, we will be looking at some of the main
festivals in our calendar, their significance and how they are celebrated
today. As is the case with many religious occassions, these celebrations
have become somewhat commercialised and we discuss the role of
commercialism in religion and the role of religion in today's
commercialised society.
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9. ***Foods From Around the World***
Sunday 4th November, 2pm-4pm
Mong Hall, Sidney Sussex College
Cost: Free (Money raised will go to a charitable cause)
Email
cuff@... if you want to enter a dish.
Food is a key aspect of any major world culture, ancient or modern, and regional cuisines have developed to make the most of the natural attributes of their native climate and environment. The evolution of regional cuisines has also been substantially influenced by the belief system of their respective native cultures and the variation in these cuisines has then gone on to impact the customs and traditions up to the present day.
To share this very important aspect of culture, CUFF is running an international food fair this term. With a diverse and international membership, the range of dishes is sure to delight any taste. If you're interested in world cuisines but are unsure where to start, why not sample some traditional favourites and more modern dishes in one place, all for free.
Kosher, Halal and Vegetarian diets will be catered for.
If you fancy yourself a chef and want to help raise money for a good cause, email us at cuff@...
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kosher, Halal and Vegetarian diets will be catered for.
If you fancy yourself a chef and want to help raise money for a good cause, email us at cuff@...
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