St James celebrated is 100th anniversary with great success. The event brought together both young and old with several generations of some families represented.

2012-12-01 13:47:08

Interfaith St Catherine's

During Inter Faith Week School Council members from St Catherine’s Primary School and St Thomas Moore organised a Faith Walk around the local area visiting places of worship.

2012-11-30 19:48:54

Rock Christian Centre Annual Harvest Feast

On Saturday October 13th Rock Christian Centre, a multi-cultural Church based below Ellesmere Green, hosted another annual Harvest Feast.

2012-11-30 19:42:07

Eid al-Adha in the park

October's gloom was temporarily broken when the Islamic festival of Eid al-Adha visited Abbeyfield Park for an colourful afternoon party on 26th October.

2012-11-30 15:46:25

Christmas Fair

Christmas Fair at Shiregreen United Reform Church, Valentine Crescent, S5 on Saturday 17th November

2012-11-08 15:29:00

Interfaith forest gardening

Workday at the Interfaith Forest Garden, Parkwood Springs.

2012-11-04 14:32:28

Eid al-Adha party

Eid al-Adha is celebrated annually on the 10th day of the last Islamic month of the Islamic calendar. This year to celebrate there will be an event for the whole community in Abbeyfield Park on Friday 26th October.

2012-10-18 15:12:34

Parkwood springs Interfaith Workday

The workday at the forest garden at Parkwood Springs on: Saturday 13th October 11am – 2pm. will include a tidy up prior to the onset of winter.

2012-10-11 16:27:59

Rainbow Celebration Photo Gallery

Photos taken from this year's Rainbow Celebrations.

2012-10-06 11:36:48

What am I doing here?

If God did exist what would you ask? The Alpha Course is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life. From 3rd October 2012.

2012-10-01 12:58:01

Indian Dance and Literature

Dancer Dr Chamu Kuppuswamy will read from the Natyashastra in Sanskrit and talk about its place and relevance in Indian literature and philosophy.

2012-09-30 15:24:30

St James’ Church Centenary

In 1898 the Presbyterian Church of England decided to start a new congregation in Ellesmere Road to serve the growing number of Scottish people working and living in north Sheffield. Within a short while the growing number of members needed new premises and they bought a piece of land at the corner of Scott Road and Abbeyfield Road.

2012-09-29 11:56:03

Fir Vale Food Festival

The first food event of its kind in the Fir Vale community was held at the School to celebrate Harvest Festival and Eid-ul-Fitr together.

2012-09-28 16:05:41

Eid Celebration

The end of Ramadan was marked by a celebration at Watoto Preschool

2012-09-28 15:55:28

Sharing Iftar meal

On 3rd August, Dr Abdelaziz, Manager of the Fatima Community Centre at 105 Brunswick Road, welcomed local residents to a special Iftar or fast-breaking meal and tour around their recently renovated building.

2012-09-28 15:26:37

International flavour at men’s breakfast

Nearly forty men from several countries enjoyed a delicious cooked breakfast at the Rock Christian Centre in Carlisle Street, near Spital Hill, on 15th September.

2012-09-28 15:08:15

Interfaith Forest Garden Workday

Fruit tree husbandry and general maintenance and a chance for a guided walk around the garden.

2012-08-05 07:34:57

Well Dressing photos

Photos of the well dressing display.

2012-07-22 21:14:56

Jubilee litterpick in Page Hall

On the Saturday of the Jubilee weekend, the Eden Project in Firvale organised a community litter-pick in Page Hall

2012-07-20 15:50:33

Eid Party in Abbeyfield

Al-Taqwa Mosque on Andover Street is organising an Eid party in Abbeyfield Park on the 18th and 19th of August.

2012-07-20 15:01:41

Pitsmoor Methodist Jubilee Photos by Vivien Urwodhi

Pictures of the jubilee celebration at Pitsmoor methodist Church

2012-07-19 18:16:28

Interfaith walk

The annual interfaith walk on Sunday the 22nd April came again into Burngreave to celebrate the unity of different faiths in the area.

2012-05-25 16:07:24

Interfaith picnic Earth Day

A picnic took place in the Parkwood Forest Garden on Sunday 22nd April at 12 noon, where interfaith group members gathered for a tour around the garden.

2012-05-25 16:04:57

Earth Day 2012

Sheffield interfaith picnic at Parkwood Springs

2012-04-12 15:28:33

Interfaith Walk 2012

A walk through Burngreave to reflect on humanity, think of war and peace, of fear and hope.

2012-04-12 14:28:53

Invitation to Easter events at Christ Church and St Peter's

Easter events

2012-03-31 19:48:08

Muslim Women’s Voices

Muslim Women’s Voices is a group based in Burngreave whose aim is to listen to and involve Muslim women who are at risk of being socially excluded on the grounds of their religion, belief, gender, race or other social or economic disadvantage.

2012-03-30 14:49:38

Mawlid Celebrations

On the 19th of February 2012, the Muslim community united and came together, on a surprisingly sunny afternoon, on the streets of Fir Vale to celebrate the life and birth of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessing Be Upon Him).

2012-03-29 16:11:07

Supporting the Messenger

The Burngreave Messenger is about to become a teenager! In July, we’ll be celebrating our 13th birthday and in June, we’ll be putting out our 100th issue – quite an achievement for a community magazine run mainly on the time, effort, skills and goodwill of local volunteers.

2012-03-29 14:53:23

Christmas at St Peter's

Christmas events at St Peter's Ellesmere

2011-11-25 16:07:03

Christmas services at Christ Church

Christ Church is a relaxed family orientated church where everyone is welcome and valued. More details 272 7756 Mobile: 07882 027 473

2011-11-25 15:53:01

Home Fire Girls 90th anniversary

Pitsmoor Home Fire Girls had their celebration 90th Anniversary Tea Party on Saturday 22nd October, where over forty past and present members, friends and supporters came together for an afternoon reminiscence, memorabilia and friendship.

2011-11-25 15:00:29

Future Light

A group called Future Light meets once a month to give a voice to members of Christ Church for whom English is a second language.

2011-11-24 15:26:12

Interfaith Tree Planting

Tree planting in Ellesmere park to replace trees previously removed

2011-11-03 14:31:09

Forest Garden Workday

An opportunity to help maintain the Parkwood Springs Forest Garden

2011-08-03 09:26:09

Alpha Course

Do you want to: find out the basics of the Christian faith? ask quesions about what it means to be a Christian?

2011-07-22 16:11:47

Young people's gospel choir

Young people from Shiloh Church in Burngreave made their first public performance at Abbeyfield Park festival in July.

2011-07-22 14:39:07

Come and hear the Tiny Giant

Jeff Steinberg's tells his inspiring story at Christ Church, June 5th at 6.30pm.

2011-05-30 12:28:41

Burngreave Ashram

Eco-spirituality; Ecology; Sustainable Local Economy & Interfaith Day Retreat

2011-05-30 11:31:39

Vicar released from prison after 10 years!

The Revd Philip Ireson was inducted into his new post as vicar of Christ Church Pitsmoor on 4th May 2011 by his predecessor, now the Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham, the Ven Martyn Snow . The service was led by the Bishop of Doncaster, the Rt Rev Cyril Ashton.

2011-05-27 14:46:57

Interfaith Peace Walk

The 8th annual interfaith peace walk took place in Burngreave on Sunday 27th March 2011

2011-05-27 13:48:32

Two Sisters and a Funeral Photos

Photos through the performance of the musical at St Peter's church

2011-04-01 16:22:26

Musical at St Peter's - Two Sisters and a Funeral

St Peter's church Ellesmere hosted a performance of Two Sisters and a Funeral on March 12th.

2011-04-01 16:14:10

150 Years Ago

This year is the 150th anniversary of the opening of Burngreave Cemetery.

2011-03-31 17:26:38

2011 Interfaith Walk

Sheffield residents from a variety of different faiths will join the city’s seventh annual ‘Peace Walk’ this Sunday, 27th March 2011.

2011-03-26 16:07:26

Palestine Falafel night

Christ Church, Pitsmoor hosted an evening in solidarity with Palestinians on 6th Dec 2010.

2011-01-30 19:59:20

Funding for Voluntary, Community and Faith Groups

Over £10,000 has been awarded to local groups in the Burngreave ward during the financial year 2010/11. A total of 24 groups have benefited from the Community Assemblies funding.

2011-01-28 16:38:11

Diwali photo album

Diwali celebration at Hindu Samaj

2011-01-28 15:28:25

Exchange Youth Worker

German youth Julia Meier has been working at Christchurch since last Autumn.

2011-01-27 17:15:04

Interfaith celebration

Sunday 21st November 2010 saw over 200 people from 14 religious communities join together for "Interfaith Praxis Sheffield!.

2011-01-27 15:57:16

Community Reflections builds unity between the faiths

Sheffield Ashram in Burngreave has become home to a new group – Community Reflections – keen to learn more about the similarities shared by different world faiths through exploring spiritual writings and contemplative thought.

2010-12-09 15:23:08

All Women's Eid Party

All Women's Eid Party at Pakistani Muslim Centre, 26th November, 5.30 pm to 9.30 pm

2010-11-19 14:56:40

National interfaith week: 21 - 27 November 2010

Burngreave is hosting the main event at the beginning of interfaith week in Sheffield. The week aims to promote understanding between people of different faiths.

2010-11-11 14:33:34

Coach trip to Cleethorpes!

Wednesday 11th August 2010 with St Peter’s Ellesmere.

2010-07-26 00:57:35

Let there be light

Burngreave Cemetery Friends opened the Chapel building for extra hours to celebrate the return of electricity, light and power to the chapel.

2010-07-23 22:17:14

Interfaith gathering at Parkwood’s Forest Garden

On Saturday May 29th, in Sheffield Environment Weeks, a workday at Parkwood Springs Forest Garden was the third event in the series of Interfaith Tree Planting.

2010-07-23 21:54:12

Prayer event

Local church are holding a prayer event to welcome residents of all faiths to come together to pray at the Rock Christian Centre.

2010-07-14 13:49:57

Peace Walk Photo Gallery

Photos taken at the Interfaith Peace Walk on 25th April 2010.

2010-05-30 22:16:14

Sisters

Women in Burngreave were offered the chance of a free trip to the Crucible Studio Theatre on 24th March to see the world premiere of ‘Sisters’.

2010-05-29 19:16:41

Interfaith walk

The march for diversity, faith and peace took place on 25th April for the sixth time since it began.

2010-05-28 14:50:34

New Roots, new times

New Roots Cafe has extended its opening hours from 11.30 – 5pm, ideal for after school. We are offering milk shakes and smoothies throughout half term

2010-05-27 15:59:08

Shiloh Church Easter services

Details of the Easter Sunday services at Shiloh Church.

2010-03-29 13:30:53

Martyn Snow appointed Archdeacon

After being vicar of Christ Church Pitsmoor for nearly nine years, Martyn Snow is moving on to take up the post of Archdeacon of Sheffield and Rotherham. Martyn has spoken to the Messenger about his time in Pitsmoor and the changes involved in starting this new appointment

2010-03-26 14:51:55

Street Pastors

A lively evening ceremony at the Seventh Day Adventists Church on March 12th saw the launch of Burngreave's Street Pastors scheme which aims to provide young people with a caring and supportive service on the street.

2010-03-25 19:47:34

Interfaith vibes at Hallam

Last edition, we brought you news that local residents Derrick Okrah and Farhan Ahmed were starting up a new society at Sheffield Hallam University's students’ union. Two months on, and SAMEEM has had a successful launch meeting with about 100 students attending.

2010-03-25 16:34:34

Fruits of the Forest at Parkwood Springs

Thursday 18th March was an industrious and sunny spring day at Parkwood Springs when work took place to plant the fruit trees and bushes at the Forest Garden.

2010-03-25 16:24:50

Sisters: By Stephanie Street

A Sheffield Theatres Production. Thursday 11th – Saturday 27th March. Based on interviews with dozens of women this new play lifts the veil on a world of custom and tradition.

2010-01-29 20:00:42

Napoleon in Sheffield

Fir Vale’s Iqra Promotions attracted a large audience to see Napoleon – former rapper with the Outlawz and 2pac Shakur – in December. He now travels the world as a motivational speaker.

2010-01-29 16:03:49

Byron Wood nativity

Staff and pupils from Byron Wood Primary School organised yet another fantastic performance of the nativity.

2010-01-29 15:25:41

Yemeni's Got Talent

On the 13th December, the Yemeni Community Association (YCA) hosted an amazing Eid celebration at Firvale School.

2010-01-29 14:50:04

Christchurch Lunch Club volunteers

After twenty years of serving the community, Doug and June Clarke have stepped down as volunteer co-ordinators of Christ Church Pitsmoor's Lunch Club.

2010-01-28 15:19:13

An evening with rapper Napoleon - my journey to Islam

Fir Vale's Iqra Promotions presents ‘An evening with Napleon’. The rapper, formerly with 2Pac's Outlawz, talks about his journey to Islam.

2009-12-03 14:22:05

Christmas at St Peter’s Ellesmere

Events at St Peter's Church over the Christmas 2009 period.

2009-11-30 11:26:42

Eid celebration

On Saturday September 26th, 300 women and children attended an Eid party organised by the Yemeni Community Association.

2009-11-26 20:51:10

Interfaith week event photo album

Photos from the opening event of Interfaith week Sunday November 15th 2009 at Ellesmere Green.

2009-11-26 17:02:41

Faiths come together

Sunday November 15th 2009 saw the start of England's first Interfaith week

2009-11-26 16:46:09

Islam Awareness Week

Burngreave-based 1Ummah1 Islamic Youth Group visited a 99% non Muslim School as part of Islamic Awareness Week in November

2009-11-26 16:39:45

Apple Day

The Friends of Burngreave Cemetery celebrated National Apple Day on Sunday 25th October with a variety of activities in the chapel. CHANGE OF DATE: The 14th December tree-planting has been defered to the New Year.

2009-11-25 18:24:01

Musical trees

It’s not very often that the Community Forestry Team finds itself digging up trees – but that’s exactly what we did on Friday 23rd October!

2009-11-25 17:38:14

Work in Burngreave Cemetery

In recent months Bereavement Services have been doing significant work in Burngreave Cemetery. (Includes full action plan download).

2009-11-25 17:31:50

Poetry by Muno Abdi

Muno began writing creatively at about 12 years old and by 14, encouraged by her teachers at Fir Vale School, was producing poetry in the English language and winning school competitions. One of her poems about the Iraq war also won a prize in an American Competition.

2009-09-25 18:13:23

Urban Theology Unit

The Urban Theology Unit on Abbeyfield Road is offering a Foundation degree in Theology and Ministry through York St John University.

2009-09-24 19:09:20

Al-Amen counselling

I met Nuria Quintilla at her office in the SYAC building on the Wicker. Here Nuria is the Director and Senior Counsellor of the Women's Resource Centre which services and workshops for women from Black and Ethnic minorities

2009-09-24 14:46:15

Burngreave focused for interfaith week

Sheffields celebrations for UK's first ever interfaith week will be launched on Sunday 15th November 2009 at Burngreave on the theme of 'Faith, Work and Food in Fellowship.

2009-09-24 14:34:12

Alpha Course at St Peter's Ellesmere

The Alpha Course is open to anyone wishing to find out more about the Christian faith in a relaxed and non-threatening atmosphere. There will be opportunity for questions and discussion in a non-pressurised environment. There is no fee for the course and participants are free to leave at any time. The course lasts for 8 weeks.

2009-09-10 13:57:17

Job: Local Faith Network Worker

Salary: £22,730 – £25,220
35 hrs per week
Closing date: Thurs 20th August 2009

2009-08-10 09:46:15

“...This Is That...”

Come and join Shiloh United Church of Christ in their Holy Convocation from 21 – 26 July 2009.

2009-07-19 20:22:38

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