On 17th December 2022, we hosted an Interfaith Shabbat and were delighted to be joined by esteemed visitors including
Mark Menzies MP,
The Mayor and Lady Mayoress of Fylde
Representatives of the Muslim Advisory Council of Lancashire Mosques,
Members from the Catholic Church of St. Mary’s in Leyland,
Catholic Reverend Deacon of St.Anne’s,
Vicar of St Anne’s Parish Church of England,
C of E Retired High School Teacher /HMD volunteer
Hindu Representatives
Chief Inspector for Fylde and Blackpool,
Police Liaison Offer for our shul,
Preston Faith Forum
Lead Chaplain from Spiritual Care Dept of Lancs teaching hospitals.
Unfortunately some people were unable to attend due to the very cold and icy conditions on the UK’s coldest day of the year !
Following the service, all guests and visitors were invited to a Special Kiddush and an opportunity to talk to members of our congregation.
We hope all feel this was an inspiring and important inclusive event.
Stephen : Thanks Rabbi Bergson and all those involved in making the interfaith shabbat a very special occasion for the community
The service was dignified
With decorum and warmth extended to our visitors
Chanukah sameach
Ruth and Stephen
Rabbi Danny produced a bespoke Service Guide with the Background to the Synagogue and a Guide to Follow the Service.
Click Interfaith Guide Final to see a copy of the Guide given to each guest.