celebration with archbishop rowan
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The New Communities of Coventry welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury
To celebrate Coventry as a city of sanctuary and reconciliation. Come and take part in an evening of music, dance and theatre. As well as performances by members of the New Communities, there will be stalls, art displays and food tasting. FREE EVENT
When and whereSat 26 May 2012 6pm – 9pm
The Welcome Centre Parkside, Coventry
West Midlands, CV1 2HGPainting by Ata Kazaz
Design by Homer Creative
From the 25th to the 27th of May 2012 Dr Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, is visiting Coventry. As part of that visit the New Communities of Coventry are organising a multicultural welcome on the 26th May.
This event, Coventry Welcomes Canterbury, will celebrate Coventry as a city of sanctuary and reconciliation. Coventry Cathedral is a powerful symbol of reconciliation, having been destroyed in World War II and then rebuilt as a spectacular building that as well as being a centre for Christianity is also a site that reminds us that people from all faiths and backgrounds have a positive role to play in building strong communities.
Coventry Welcomes Canterbury will be a vibrant evening to refl ect the contribution that New Communities have made to the life of the City. There will be performances, stalls, art displays and food tastings followed by a formal welcome from Sabir Zazai of Coventry Refugee & Migrant Centre on behalf of the New Communities of Coventry. The Archbishop will make a response and then meet key members of the communities.
The evening concludes with a buffet that will refl ect the diversity of food from the different communities.This is a unique opportunity to witness and take part in a cross community, multi-faith celebration and all are welcome in the spirit of reconciliation and sanctuary that is so strong in Coventry.
Programme
Displays From 6pm Display of art from local migrant artists. Message Tree for people to write their thoughts, hopes, wishes, memories and messages.Displays including City of Sanctuary, Coventry Partnership, CEMAP, Coventry Multi-Faith Forum and others.
Music, Dance, Theatre 7:30pm - 8pm• Men’s Group Drummers• Welcome and everyone is seated• Shabads Hymns• Afghan Children• Congolese Community• Lyng Hall School
Welcome 8pm – 9pm• Welcome by Sabir Zazai• Archbishop’s Address• Buffet and meeting with
community leaders• Vote of thanks
Coming by car? Come off the ring road at Junction 4 and go round to the right. Then, instead of getting back on the ring road, keep in the left-hand lane and turn sharp left into Short Street which leads into Parkside.
Coming on foot?Parkside is 10 minutes walk from the City Centre along Much Park Street and the subway at the end of it which leads directly to the Welcome Centre.
To reserve a place for yourself or your Group, or for more information contact:Pam Still Tel: 02476 527120 Email: [email protected]