11 November 2019

Inter Faith Week 2019

To mark this year's Inter Faith Week there will be a range of events across our hospital sites between Monday, 11 November and Tuesday 19 November 2019.

All events are free and are open to staff, patients, members of the public and faith communities. Please see further details below, book the sessions that you wish to attend and pass the details on to your colleagues, friends and family. 

Faith Discussions: Learning about different faiths

14:00 - 16:30 Tuesday, 12 November - Bristol Royal Infirmary Sanctuary, Zone B, Level 4 King Edward Building, Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol BS2 8HW. Booking via chaplaincy@uhbristol.nhs.uk or telephone 0117 34 26799.

There will be a series of 10 minute talks by different faith leaders followed by 15 minutes open discussion for you to reflect on the essentials of good patient care from a faith perspective. Each talk will be repeated throughout the afternoon and will take place at 2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm and 4 pm.

Arts and Culture - Second Wednesday Event: SPIRIT

18:30 - 20:00  Wednesday, 13November - Lecture Theatre 1, Education and Research Centre, (opposite Bristol Royal Infirmary), Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8AE. Bookings via Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uhbristolarts-second-wednesdays-spirit-tickets-71528360251

Spiritual care is important to all people, not only those who express a religious belief. Patients have a constant need to make sense of their circumstances, to find meaning in the events of their day, their relationships and their life during periods of illness and hospitalisation. Spiritual care recognises the humanity, the uniqueness and the person-hood of everyone.

In his work as a hospital chaplain, Mark Read meets people who are exploring issues related to their spirit, who are trying to make sense of their experience and who are grappling with their hopes and fears. Mark will talk about some of his work with patients as an introduction to helping us discuss and explore the healing connections between space, art, spirit and healing.

Health Matters Event: Faith in Health

16:00 - 17:30 Tuesday, 19November 2019 - Lecture Theatre 1, Education and Research Centre, (opposite Bristol Royal Infirmary), Upper Maudlin Street, Bristol, BS2 8AE. Bookings via www.uhbristol.nhs.uk/healthmatters or telephone 0117 342 3764.

This event forms part of the Trust Health Matters Programme and will explore the theme of "Faith in Health". It is a great opportunity to help shape our health care in the future and to hear the voice of people who sometimes feel their faith needs are not recognised.

 

Throughout the week there will be opportunities for prayer and worship in our sanctuaries as follows. You do not need to pre-book for these.

Muslim Prayers (Dua):

12:30 - 13:00     Monday, 11 November - Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Level 4 Sanctuary

12:30 - 13:00     Wednesday, 13November - Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC), Level 4 (Main Entrance) Sanctuary

13:00 - 14:00     Friday (Juma), 15 November - Bristol Royal Infirmary Sanctuary, Level 4 King Edward Building - Zone B

Sikh Prayers (Ardas):

11:00 - 12:00    Tuesday, 12November - South Bristol Community Hospital Sanctuary (followed by snacks and an opportunity to ask questions about the Sikh faith)

10:00 - 11:00    Wednesday, 13 November - Bristol Royal Infirmary Sanctuary, Level 4 King Edward Building - Zone B

Buddhist Meditation:

17:45 - 18:30    Thursday, 14November - Bristol Royal Infirmary Sanctuary, Level 4 King Edward Building - Zone B

Christian Prayers:

12:00 - 12:30    Monday 11November - Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC), Level 4 (Main Entrance) Sanctuary

12:15 - 12:45    Tuesday, 12 November - Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Level 4 Sanctuary

12:30 - 13:00    Wednesday, 13 November - Bristol Royal Infirmary Sanctuary, Level 4 King Edward Building - Zone B. NB. This service will be Holy Communion.

Interfaith Prayers and Meditation:

16:15 - 16:45    Thursday, 14 November - Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Level 4 Sanctuary

Christian Workplace Group:

12:00 - 13:00    Friday, 15 November - Bristol Royal Infirmary Sanctuary, Level 4 King Edward Building - Zone B

 

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