Faith, Religion & Spirituality

Review by Alison Higgins | Photos by Lynette Hodges Inside the Vestry Hall, fifteen of us are sitting on cushions inside a tent made of colourful draped Indian fabric. On the far wall of the … [Read more]

Story by Christine Steers | Photos by Nico Hall Whilst out walking his dog, local resident Nico Hall noticed that someone had been setting fire to the Japanese knotweed that had been recently cut down. … [Read more]

Story by Ruby Munson-Hirst | Photos by Helena Dolby On 8th February 2019, the SAGE singing group were joined by three Sheffield community choirs from across the city. Each choir, Singing Through the Seasons, Purple … [Read more]

Story and photo by Ruby Munson-Hirst Burngreave based mental health charity, SAGE, run a women’s community singing group ‘Singing Through the Seasons’ every Monday (term time) between 12.30- 2.30pm, at The Welcome Centre, Nottingham St. … [Read more]

Story by Alison Higgins | Photos by Zia Khan and Mazher Iqbal Communities across Burngreave came together to mark Rabi-ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar, and the birth of the Prophet Muhammed. On … [Read more]

Story by Ruby Munson-Hirst Burngreave based mental health charity, SAGE, run a women’s community singing group Singing Through the Seasons every Monday (term time) between 12.30-2.30pm, at The Welcome Centre, Nottingham Street. The group welcomes … [Read more]

Story and photo by Graham Jones On 29th September 2018, St James Church on Scott Road held a party, marking Windrush. The Empire Windrush was a ship that transported Caribbeans to the UK during a … [Read more]

Story by Suman Shreshta Shiloh United Church of Christ has been serving in Sheffield for 52 years. Recently Shiloh organised ‘The Annual Concert 2018’, part of their many activities. The programme started at 5.30pm on … [Read more]

Story by Suman Shrestha | Photos by Frankie Currie Krishna Janmasthami, also known as Gokulashtami, is an important annual festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who according to the Hindu religion, is said … [Read more]

Story and photo by Suman Shrestha On Saturday 18th August, a church day out event was organised by the Rock Christian Centre. Almost 45 people gathered in the church at 9am. There were families, kids, … [Read more]

Story by Surtag Hack | Photos by John Mellor On the lovely summer’s day of 14th July, the sights and sounds of everybody having a good time greeted me as I visited St Peter’s annual … [Read more]

Story by Tim Neal | Photo by Nawal Al Fares Ahmad Hussain, who was born and brought up on Barnsley Road, has been named on the Muslim 100 Power list. He joins other influential Muslims … [Read more]

Story and photo by James Woollen The Burngreave Messenger was invited to report on the licensing of the new Priest in Charge at Pitsmoor Christ Church, Pip Salmon, on 23rd April. The inauguration ceremony was … [Read more]

Story by Carrie Hedderwick and Messenger Staff Who are the Windrush generation? On 22 June 1948 the Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks carrying the first Caribbean people who were invited to the UK to … [Read more]