Interfaith Week 2025: Celebrating Unity Through Shared Values in Greater Lincolnshire
Greater Lincolnshire — From Sunday 9th to Sunday 16th November 2025, communities across Greater Lincolnshire will join in observing Interfaith Week, a national celebration that encourages dialogue, understanding and cooperation among people of all faiths and beliefs.
This year, the Lincolnshire Faith Council (LFC) invites all to reflect on the Golden Rules—a set of shared ethical principles developed and handed out at our most recent AGM. Copies were received by local Member of Parliament Mr. Hamish Falconer and representatives of many faith communities. These principles—rooted in compassion, justice and respect—underscore how faith groups across our region stand together in the work of building a more inclusive Lincolnshire.
Sanjay Nimavet, Chair of the Lincolnshire Faith Council, said he is “very much looking forward to Interfaith Week. Under the leadership of TCfR, there are lots of activities for all faiths to work together—putting into practice the Golden Rules and principles which faith communities have agreed to and are guided by.”
Rev Steve Holt, Chair of TCfR, reflected: “I once read that ‘in order to know who we are, we need to know where we come from. That phrase always resonates with me as we go into the season of Remembrance—especially this year as we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Remembering brings people and communities together, especially in churches and at war memorials.This year, we have decided to hold a Multi-Faith Remembrance Service at Holy Cross Church on Skellingthorpe Road in Lincoln on Sunday 9th November, Remembrance Sunday. This seems important to me as we witness so much of what is going on in our world via TV, radio, newspapers and online. This time of year gives us an extra opportunity to show togetherness—that we have far more in common than that which divides us.Working together across the city and wider county is bringing people together—people of all faiths and of no faith—to show that we care and are committed to supporting the entire community, particularly in a time of hardship, isolation and vulnerability. The award we won recently at the Radio Lincolnshire Make a Difference ceremony is testament to the importance and effectiveness of what we do.”
Adding to this, Rachael Phillips, Chair of the Lincolnshire Jewish Community, noted: “Working together through Interfaith is more important today than ever. With initiatives like the Taste of Unity Kitchen, we can show that we gain so much more by understanding one another and working together.”
Abdul Nasir Siddiqui, from Active Muslim Nation, added: “Interfaith Week is a reminder that our faiths call us to compassion, service, and respect for one another. For the Muslim community, it is a joy to stand alongside our friends from different traditions to share in remembrance, dialogue, and acts of kindness. By working together, we show that Greater Lincolnshire is stronger when we embrace our diversity and walk together in unity.”
Highlights of Events in LincolnshireMulti-Faith Remembrance Day Service
Holy Cross Church, Skellingthorpe Road, Lincoln LN6 7RB
Sunday, 9 November 2025, 5:45 pm for 6:00–8:00 pm
A solemn service in honour of all who gave their lives in the World Wars and subsequent conflicts. The programme includes The Last Post, Two Minutes’ Silence, the Reveille, wreath-laying, interfaith prayers, and welcome messages. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the church hall.
Taste of Unity
Central Methodist Church Hall, Lincoln LN5 7PR
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 4:00–6:00 pm
A communal meal and conversation, prepared by volunteers from Lincolnshire’s interfaith communities. This gathering offers a chance for people to connect, share food, and strengthen friendships across traditions—especially supporting those facing tough times.
Why This Matters
Interfaith Week nationally is a time to celebrate shared contributions, deepen understanding, and build bridges across religious and belief boundaries. It coincides with Remembrance Sunday, emphasising how faith traditions can unite communities in honouring the past while working together for a better future.
In Greater Lincolnshire, our Golden Rules initiative is a tangible expression of this commitment. By participating in events such as the Multifaith Remembrance Service and Taste of Unity, local faith communities reaffirm their role as partners in social harmony.
These events are open to everyone, and all are warmly welcome to attend.
For more information, contact:
Subash Chellaiah, Executive Director
