Dada's talk at Interfaith society

Dada from Ananda Marga gave a talk today at the interfaith society meeting at 6 pm in St Peters chaplaincy. He spoke about the fact that we are at present more materially inclined but are slowly becoming more psychically (use the mind more than before) and will soon be spiritually developed, that all three of these must be balanced. Society as a whole has to be developed, not just the individual, so activism is needed too, we cant live in a cave and work for our own benefit, we have to live within society and work to change it. He spoke of how tantra yoga as practiced in anada marga is good for not only body but also this spiritual development, the idea of God or the cosmic wholeness being split into many which then merge into the one. Their website is www.anandamarga.org

This Sat: See Manchester as God sees it

This Saturday experience Manchester as you never have before.
You are invited to come on a City Journey Saturday, 20 October led by Terry, chaplain at St. Peter's House. The walk begins at St Peter's at 11 a.m. and will wind through the canals and streets of Manc to return to St. Peter's by 3 p.m..
The themes of the guided portions include: modern life, living streams within, foundations, objects of desire, stillness, seeing as God sees, and sailing away into the future. There will be time for lunch and a chance to visit the cathedral, the Roman fort that was the first founding of the city, and other parts of the city.
Come along to think freshly about what God might be up to in our city and in your life.
Where: St. Peter's House
When: This Saturday, 20 Oct., 11 a.m.
What to bring: MONEY FOR LUNCH (OR A BAG LUNCH) AND A PEN.

Please RSVP to Terry on terry.biddington@manchester.ac.uk or Nathan nathan.eddy@manchester.ac.uk.

Discussion about values and secularisation

This week in IFS we had a discussion about a number of topics, including the increasing secularisation of values in Western and other societies, and discussed some surveys in this regard, such as http://www.alternet.org/blogs/peek/64873/#more
We also discussed about theology as a viable subject of study, about the interfaith society itself and the people who attend it etc.

Provisional Time Table for interfaith soc activities

9/10/07- Film night followed by attendance to Langar in Sri Guru Harkishan Sahibji
16/10/07- Bahai Tranquility zone conducted by Simon
23/10/07 Dada from Ananda Marga talking about alternatives
30/10/07 - Planning meeting for Abraham's table's content
6/11/07 - Zen Shorin Do non-violent karate workshop
13/11/07 - Scripture study-facilitated by Clare Dowding
20/11/07 - Visit to a worship place (yet to be decided between Cathedral, Synagogue or mosque)
4/12/07 - Abraham's table

Visit to Sri Harkishan Sahibji

Today at the Interfaith society, we saw the movie "Millions" about the little boy who has visions of many saints and gets a load of money and knows not what to do with it, it was great with all the crisps-chocolates-lemonades, full screen projector, humungous speakers, and all. But real pity only James, myself, Yoji and Kevin turned up to witness it. Then we made spontaneous move to Gurudwara Harkishan sahib on Sherborne street, where we were shown around by members of Sikh Soc and also treated to delicious Langar vegetarian meal of curry and chapati and drinks. We finally had long chat with the granthi (who reads the guru granth sahib scripture) and a committed devotee member of the temple. All in all it was an excellent experience.

Manchester Islamic Society events

Assalaamu Alaikum

The Islamic Society welcomes you to Manchester University. We're ecstatic to see that you've made it here and we, the Islamic Student Body of Manchester University, are here to ensure your time at university is fulfilling for both your faith as well as your degrees.

We have a variety of activities planned for this year, the most forthcoming of which is the Freshers Dinner on Wednesday the 26th of Sept at 6pm in the Pink Garlic restaurant on Wilmslow Road, its £5 on the door unless you already have a ticket.

We believe that its possible to go to university as a Muslim and to enjoy a complete Islamic lifestyle and this belief is the real purpose behind the ISOC and the reasoning behind our activities, we also spread the word and carry out events for non Muslims to make them aware of Islamic precepts and beliefs (a week called Islamic Awareness Week, originality at its peak!), and through these activities our goal is to please Allah, the Most Wise the Most Merciful, as in the Quran Allah the Great states to the nearest effect " Help you one another in virtue and piety"(5:2).

We have a lot planned for you guys this year and it is going to be dynamic and exciting. If you have any questions, whether they be Islamic related or University, please don't hesitate to ask as we are here for you, the email address is info@manchesterisoc.com.

Please remember the Islamic Society in your Du'as and enjoy your time here!!

Wassalaam

Your Islamic Society

Assalaamu Alaikum

I hope this email finds you in the best of Imaan

In these last few days of Ramadan its important for us all to make preparations to carry forward the God conciousness we have obtained in this month, in order to aid us there will be an auspicious speaker coming to Manchester University on Wednesday the 10th of October in the Renolds Building hall C9 at 2.00pm (north campus) and he will be giving us all a reminder on What's your Ramadan Resolution?

Attached is a flyer for this event

For any questions related to this event contact
brothers - safraz@manchesterisoc.com
sisters - aneesa@manchesterisoc.com

Wassalaam

Your Islamic Society

Manchester Jewish Students: events

MJS...What's Happening this week?

What's going on?

• Friday Night Fever....This FRIDAY
• MJS Hoodies
• Blood Drive
• Ulpan
• Pro Evo Tournament
• Fresher's Weekend
• UJS Regional Laser Quest!
• Birmingham Booze 4 Jews

Friday Night Fever....This FRIDAY

It's finally here..

Friday Night Fever - THIS FRIDAY

Enjoy the famous Shabbat atmosphere with over 100 Jewish Students.

An amazing Three-Course-Meal + Free Alcohol!

£3 with MJS Card
£4 without MJS Card

If you would like to attend you can pay at Hillel Lunch this Wednesday or contact Jenny Kudren or Rachel Kaufman on 07794072293.

Pre-Shabbas-Pints just beforehand in Fallowfield @ 5.15.............. For location call Mikey on 07828 904709.

MJS Hoodies

They've arrived! Whether for a cold lecture-filled day or as a great way to remember your time in JSoc in 20 years time....
The MJS HOODIES are here!!
To place your order come along to Hillel on Wednesday put your name down or speak to Shabz on 07940 140707.

With MJS Card:
1 x £13.99
2 x £25.99

Without MJS Card:
1 x £15.99
2 x £29.99

Blood Drive

Weds 10th and 17th October 1:15

Following the success of last year's blood drive MJS will be holding another one in the coming weeks!

There will be free freshments afterwards and even free taxis from Hillel at 1:15 on Wednesday!

Its one of the greatest mitzvahs you can do and every donation can save three people's lives!

Now, isn't that worth an hour of your time?

Ulpan

It's back. Want to learn Hebrew? Ken!??!?!
Then get yourself along to Hillel Lunch this Wednesday (10th Oct)
10 lessons - £10 with MJS Card, £15 without per term

Beginners 1:30-2:30pm
Intermediate 2:30-3:30pm
HILLEL HOUSE

Email: manchester_ulpan@hotmail.co.uk
Or Call 07946 344136
to sign up or for more info!! LIMITED SPACES!!

Pro Evo Tournament

Sunday 14th October 7:30

See if you can beat your friends in the pro evo tournament this sunday!

Location tbc............

For more information contact Adam Taylor: 07763811587

Fresher's Weekend

October 26th-28th
If you want to spent the weekend meeting people from J-socs all around the country then come on Fresher's Weekend!
More details to follow shortly!
Please contact Natalie on 020 7387 4644 or ujs@ujs.org.uk

UJS Regional Laser Quest!

SUNDAY 4TH NOV

12:45PM

Prices To Be Confirmed........

Book your place now for this exclusive event with other Jewish Students from across the North.

Limited places so Book Now!! Ring Alanna 07852 345176.

Birmingham Booze 4 Jews

24th October
Tickets £12 before 17th October £15 after!
If we get enough people there will be a coach going from Manc (should be £10 each)
Free alcohol on the coach - speak to Naomi for tickets 07949950862

If you know anyone who is still not on the mailing lists then please inform me by responding to this e-mail address and I will try and add them before the next mailing goes out!

Eleanor