All Faiths Network welcomes members from any religious tradition, and equally from no religious tradition at all. Here's who takes part, and a few pointers if you're visiting somewhere new for the first time.
These short notes are simply how our own members describe their own tradition to newcomers — not a formal definition. Every tradition contains a wide range of practice and belief, and we let individuals speak for themselves rather than assume a single "official" view.
Members describe a path of mindfulness, compassion and reducing suffering, practised through meditation and ethical conduct rather than belief in a creator.
Our Christian members come from several denominations and describe a shared faith centred on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, expressed differently across traditions.
A family of traditions with roots going back millennia, members describe a diversity of practice united by ideas of duty, devotion and the pursuit of understanding.
Muslim members describe a faith of submission to God, guided by the Qur'an and the example of the Prophet Muhammad, and expressed through five daily prayers.
Jewish members describe a tradition of covenant, law and community, observed with varying degrees of practice across Orthodox, Reform and secular Jewish life.
Sikh members describe a faith founded on equality, service and devotion to one God, with the gurdwara and communal kitchen at the heart of community life.
Members describe a belief in the fundamental unity of all religions and of humankind, with an emphasis on service and the elimination of prejudice.
Members drawn from various contemporary Pagan and nature-honouring paths describe practices rooted in the seasons, the natural world, and personal spiritual experience.
Members without a religious belief describe an ethical outlook grounded in reason, empathy and shared human experience, and take part on entirely equal terms.
Open days and Festival Trail visits are designed to be relaxed, but if it's your first time inside a building belonging to a tradition other than your own, a little preparation goes a long way. Hosts are always glad to explain anything on the day, so don't worry about getting it perfect.
Dress modestly and comfortably; footwear is sometimes removed at the entrance, and head coverings are sometimes offered or requested — hosts will let you know. Photography is usually welcome in shared spaces but always worth asking about first, particularly during worship itself. Arrive a few minutes early, follow your host's lead on where to sit or stand, and treat any donation box as optional rather than expected.
Most of all: questions are welcome. Every host we work with would rather you ask something than sit quietly worrying you might get it wrong.