Janine GriffithsGarforth Peace Project is marking the United Nations International Day of Peace today, with an event bringing together peace and interfaith groups in Leeds.
The event will take place at 11am at the Leeds World Peace Flame Monument in Park Square, Leeds.
The organisers, Sue Owen and Fiona Murray say they are “delighted and honoured” to be joined by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Stephen Holroyd.
Representatives from other peace and interfaith groups will also attend, alongside readings from a former Lord Mayor, councillors and school children from across the city.
The annual event is being held to commemorate the United Nations International Day of Peace at the Leeds World Peace Flame Monument.
A further peace gathering will take place next month, with the Annual Interfaith Peace Service scheduled for Wednesday, October 21.
The service will begin at 7.30pm at the Banquet Hall in Leeds Civic Hall, with attendees asked to be in their places by 7.15pm for a prompt start.
It is being organised by Concord Leeds Interfaith Fellowship and the Leeds City Peacelink Group.
The programme will include readings and music, with contributions from representatives of the major faith communities in Leeds.
It will also include contributions from Councillor Stephen Holroyd, Lord Mayor of Leeds, and Simon Mapals, the Lord Mayor’s Consort.
Young people from the Harehills Afterschool group will provide a presentation, while music will be performed by the Ramona and Stem Collection.
The programme will also include the Lord Mayor’s charities, MESMAC, which is holding its 30th anniversary, and St Gemma’s Hospice.
The October service will also be streamed on Zoom.
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