The first British Interfaith Service in celebration of
animals, sponsored by the World Congress of Faiths, will be held at
Golders Green Unitarian Church, Hoop Lane, London, NW11 8BS, 13 June
starting at 3 pm. "I believe that religions should speak out on behalf of
the protection of animals," said the Revd. Professor Andrew Linzey, who
will be giving the keynote address at the service. Professor Linzey holds
the world's first post in theology and animals - the Bede Jarrett Senior
Research Fellowship at Blackfriars Hall, University of Oxford, and is also
the author of a collection of liturgies for animals (Animal Rites,
published by SCM Press). The service will include readings, prayers and
meditations from representatives of the Buddhist, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu,
Christian and Jain faith traditions. The service is organised by Andrew
Burns (from the World Congress of Faiths) who said, "This is an exciting
venture which will bring together - for the first time - representatives
of the world faiths in an attempt to raise consciousness about the
treatment of animals within the various traditions." The service will be
hosted by Golders Green Unitarians. "We are delighted to have this ground
breaking service in our Church" commented the minister, the Revd Feargus
O'Connor, "Unitarianism has a long history of welcoming interfaith
dialogue and cooperation between faiths"
For further information please contact;
Andrew Burns on 07713725353 The Revd Feargus O'Connor on
0207 837 4472 The Revd Professor Andrew Linzey on 01865 201565 or email
at: andrewlinzey@aol.com
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