Burnley & Pendle Faith Centre Tel: - 01282 682275 Email:-- [email protected] Web:- www.lancashire.gov.uk/education/bsf - link to Faith Centre 08 MAY 2009 ‘Live simply so that others may simply live’ – Mahatma Gandhi

Creating a Change for Climate in Kenya – yesterday afternoon (7th) it was a pleasure to welcome 40+ people to the Centre to listen to a presentation by James Galgallo from Kenya on the ravages of climate change in the vulnerable communities of this part of East Africa. It was good to hear about CAFOD’s work globally and to listen to the viewpoints of our local people here, during an interesting and wide reaching discussion afterwards. Many of their messages resonated with Gandhi’s famous adage (above). Sincere thanks to everyone who came along and supported this excellent event. Thanks also for the ongoing support of the Burnley Express, Lancashire Telegraph and Radio Lancashire. For more information on the impact we may have on future generations and the world’s poorest people ‐ www.cafod.org.uk/climatejustice

Community Fun Day – do come and join us for our Fun Day on Saturday 16th May 2009 – 1000hrs – 1600hrs. An excellent opportunity to learn more about us and what our Campus offers the community; have a guided tour by our students and generally, have some fun! In what looks like being a busy day, why not come and enjoy the peace of our Spiritual Space at the Faith Centre. Do pray for good weather and tell others about the event – thank you!

Police Trainees – this week we were pleased to welcome Sue De Sa to the Centre. Sue is based at Lancashire Constabulary HQ and is responsible for finding community placements for new officers, who are about 5 – 6 weeks into their initial training. We are currently looking at the possibility, with a view to setting up a 3‐day placement in the coming weeks or months. Of note, any trainee who joins us will ultimately be stationed in this part of East Lancashire.

Celebrating the Life and Message of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) – do come and enjoy an afternoon of music, poetry and informed discussion this Sunday (10th). Organised by Voice Pennine Group & Love and Etiquette Foundation. For e‐bulletin readers, see poster attached. For bookings ring 01282 664400. For further info ring Rauf Bashir on 07816 776 854

Ightenhill Methodist Church – it was a pleasure to welcome members of the church to the Faith Centre recently, for a presentation on our work, given by Kath Yates. Kath is a member of the congregation and one of the Student Services Team at Thomas Whitham.

Buddha Day or Wesak is an important festival in the Buddhist calendar, the day Lord Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and died. This year it will be celebrated on May 9th

“Pure compassion is a mind that finds the suffering of others unbearable. Developing compassion and wisdom and helping those in need, wherever possible, is the true meaning of life, even if someone is harming us” Words of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, renowned teacher of Buddhism in the West