faith leaders network
The Faith Leaders Network (FLN), is a new innovation, born from the desire of faith leaders to
- Engage further and directly with other faith leaders
- Engage and influence those strategic level statutory leaders whose decision making affects their communities
- Widen their interaction with the local community, and act together to offer support to those in need in those communities.
Join us for the Launch of the Faith Leaders Network in November.
With senior level involvement from local public bodies, good faith engagement, and the beginning of good engagement with the media, the FLN has the potential to make a great impact in our communities.
Background and Future Activities
The first open Forum to propose the development of the FLN, drew confirmation of attendance from 60 people, including engagement from the Leader, Chief Executive, and various department heads and Cabinet members of DMBC, the Chief Superintendent of Police and Colleagues, Board level representation from the PCT and the Fire Service. Congregational faith leaders are involved from four faiths, including a number of Imams, Sikh Priests, and Christians from varied backgrounds.
Actions
As a set of first actions, together with continuing to meet, members have committed to developing:
A series of recession support events with local agencies, offering support for those affected by the recession, through celebration days in local areas, with an agency presence, providing a familiar connecting ground for support. Faith groups will highlight services they run which may offer support, and providing a chaplaincy style service.
Exploring the ‘Shelter’ project, looking at the potential of involving 14 faith communities providing their building on a rotating basis, as shelter for the homeless in the area.
A high profile Launch event during Interfaith Week, recognising the work we are already developing, and beginning to build on it further. All are welcome, booking is essential. Contact the Network for invitations.
