Through its rich heritage and large and diverse population, London is home to many faith groups from every religion.
Possessing a faith can play a positive role in building self-esteem and confidence; and, by definition, being a member of an organized religion increases one’s sense of belonging.
Faith is one of the three key dimensions of the Lieutenancy’s strategy: Building bridges for a fairer London. We will work with faith groups and individual believers to assist their engagement with the wider London population. The Lord-Lieutenant’s Council on Faith was established to deliver this objective.
Introducing the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London and his Faith Council
To find out more about Sir Ken Olisa’s vision for his Council on Faith and meet some of the Deputy Lieutenants on the Council, watch the film below.
Introducing the Chair of the Council on Faith, The Rev’d Canon Dr Flora Winfield DL.
The Rev’d Canon Dr Flora Winfield
The Rev’d Canon Dr Flora Winfield was one of the first women ordained in the Church of England and now serves as the Anglican Communion Representative to the United Nations. Over 26 years in ordained ministry, Flora has been in parish ministry, university chaplaincy and teaching, ecumenical work, international relations, cathedral ministry and most recently, served for seven years as the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Secretary for Anglican Relations. Flora has served as a Chaplain to the Reserve Forces for 18 years and is Chaplain to the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry. Her other voluntary work has been concentrated around issues of homelessness and education for girls and women.
Faith Council Newsletters
The Council on Faith release quarterly newsletters which records the activities, views and strategies of the Council on Faith members and the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, Sir Ken Olisa.
REPORTS
Below are some of the reports and papers the Council on Faith have commissioned to explore, clarify and better understand different elements of the context in which their work takes place.
London faith & belief Community awards
The Faith Council are proud to support the London Faith and Belief Community Awards. The Awards are an initiative of the Faith & Belief Forum, to shine a light on the great work done by ordinary people to make London a city where everyone belongs and feels welcome – work that often goes unrecognised.
For more information about the London Faith & Belief Community Awards please follow this link.
Click here to watch a film from the 3rd London Faith and Belief Community Awards, which took place on 26th November 2019.
London inTERFAITH FUN RUN
The Faith Council are proud to support the London Interfaith Fun Run. This event brings together hundreds of people from different backgrounds to run together, share a day of family fun and fundraise money for London’s charities. Spreading a global message of unity and friendship between people from diverse backgrounds.
For more information about the Interfaith Fun Run visit: https://www.interfaithrun.org/
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