Welcoming, peaceful afternoon celebrating the diversity, friendship and togetherness of our faiths— shared over good food and company.

Interfaith Week Closing Reception Celebrating Community, Dialogue and Togetherness

As the Dialogue Society, we are delighted to invite you to a special Interfaith Week Closing Reception, taking place on the final day of Interfaith Week.

Over the years, we have continued to organise events in Greater Manchester that strengthen community cohesion and contribute to a culture of living together in peace. Many of you will be familiar with our Christmas dinners, multi-faith iftar gatherings, community picnics and workshops — occasions where people from different backgrounds and faiths have come together, and where sharing a meal has helped bring us closer with every gathering.

This year, we would be delighted to welcome you to a special afternoon built around connection, dialogue and shared hospitality — bringing neighbours of different faiths and cultures together under one roof, in a spirit of warmth and peace.

Everyone is welcome here — whatever you believe, and whoever you are, there's a warm seat waiting for you at our table.

🟢 WHAT TO EXPECT

A varied spread of canapé-style food and refreshments

Inspiring and distinguished speakers

Art demonstrations — marbling, henna, calligraphy and more

Music and live performances

Multi-faith prayers for peace

Warm conversation, genuine connection and meaningful dialogue

A welcoming, peaceful afternoon celebrating the diversity, friendship and togetherness of our community — shared over good food and good company.

It would be a great honour to have you join us and share in this special occasion.

IMPORTANT NOTES

1. Photography & Filming: Please let us know if you would prefer that photos or videos of you are not taken during the event. We will be capturing images and footage to share publicly on the Dialogue Society website and social media channels.

🟣 ABOUT THE DIALOGUE SOCIETY The Dialogue Society is a registered charity, established in London in 1999, dedicated to advancing social cohesion by connecting communities through dialogue.

We achieve this through discussion forums, courses, capacity-building publications and outreach initiatives. We operate nationwide through regional branches across the UK.

Registered Charity No. 1117039 – London 1999

More information: https://www.dialoguesociety.org/

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU! We look forward to welcoming you and celebrating this special occasion together.

With warmest wishes, Dialogue Society – Bolton

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