Creative Croydon

An interfaith event is being planned. If you are part of a spiritual community that would like to host or be part of this please do get in touch. Time and date and format not yet fixed, open to collaborative planning. As is the venue, our office is currently just the placeholder.

The 2026 theme "Lighting the Way for a Shared Future” is a celebration of hope. Inspired by the symbolism of light across faiths and traditions, including the spirit of Diwali, the theme reflects a shared belief that even in challenging times, communities can come together to build understanding, trust and friendships. 

At a time when division, disinformation, antisemitism, anti-Muslim hatred, and other forms of prejudice are causing many people to feel isolated or pressured to hide who they are, interfaith offers a hopeful alternative towards a shared future in which we all belong, stand together against hate and narrow definitions of belonging, and build stronger, safer, and more united communities. It offers a way forward rooted in solidarity, compassion, and shared action, creating space for people to connect across differences and work together for the common good.

This theme is also a call to action. It invites people of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds to take part in Inter Faith Week 2026 and help light the way forward together. Whether through running a Peace Walk in your local area, attending a workshop on faith and the environment, or tuning into an online panel discussion on religious perspectives on wellbeing, every person has a role to play. Through Inter Faith Week 2026, together we can build a society where differences are valued, where no one is left behind, and where hate is outshone by hope.