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The Network met on 29th January and the following was agreed to be shared: 

The Interfaith Network has been promoting understanding, cooperation and good relations between organisations and persons of different faiths in the UK since 1987. For a number of years, even prior to our application to join as the Pagan Federation in 2014, Pagan Federation officers have had the honour and pleasure of working with the staff … Read more

On the 11th of September 2023 the Police Pagan Association (PPA) was informed that the Asatru Folk Assembly (AFA) was planning to host its first Winter Nights event at Stonehenge on 28th of October 2023 at 7pm. The event was publicised by AFA ‘folk builder’ James Saunders on Twitter/X.  The AFA are an American white … Read more

11th September 2023 Paganism is the 7th largest religion in the UK. According to the 2021 Census Paganism grew by 34% in 10 years, making it the second fastest growing religion, comparative to size, in the UK[i]. Emboldened by an increasingly conservative and traditionalist political landscape[ii], racially exclusive right-wing extremist groups such as the Asatru … Read more

As members of the Network for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care in Health, we participated in the steering group who provided guidance for the team who have completed the review of the NHS Guidelines on Chaplaincy. The new guidelines have now been published and the NPSRCH has issued the following statement: “A Welcome for the … Read more

Windrush 75 – this is OUR history This week I was privileged to attend the Windrush 75 Service at Southwark Cathedral in London. I had a VIP ticket as Chaplaincy Officer for the Pagan Federation, attending on behalf of PF president Sarah Kerr, who sadly couldn’t make it. I grew up in a city in … Read more

We at the Pagan Federation welcome the publication of the latest census figures from the ONS which gives us a clearer picture of the rich diversity of faiths and beliefs in England and Wales.    It’s worth keeping in mind while we’re looking at these figures that whilst the census numbers are useful, they never tell … Read more

It is with a deep sense of pride and gratitude that we took part in a National Moment of Reflection to mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and reflect on her life and legacy, which took place at 8pm on Sunday 18 September, the night before the State Funeral, marked by a … Read more

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II. Her strength, commitment and honour have been an inspiration and comfort to many during her 70 years on the throne and she will be greatly missed not just here in the UK, but across the world. We send our condolences and … Read more