Women of Faith conference at Uni

The conference will be introduced by the Bishop of Worcester

Three women of different faiths are leading a Women of Faith conference on Sunday 15 November.

The main speakers exercise leadership and influence within Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities.

It's a day of learning, exploration and interaction, with a variety of workshops, and is open to men and women.

The free event takes place at Worcester University from 1230 - 1700 GMT, and booking is essential: 01384 573381.

The Reverend Dr Fiona Haworth, the Worcester University chaplain, said: "This is a free conference open to all, with three fantastic female speakers and a variety of workshops."

Rabbi Marcia Plumb

Marcia is the Director of the Spiritual Formation Programme at Leo Baeck College, a rabbinic school in London.

She is Rabbi of Southgate Reform Synagogue, and the founder of two national Jewish women's organisations.

She also works as a spiritual counsellor, and has published widely on inter-faith issues, spirituality and women's studies.

As chaplain, Fiona offers pastoral and spiritual support to students and staff

Canon Jeni Parsons

Jeni is a parish priest in the Anglican diocese of Gloucester, and works in a socially deprived part of Gloucester city.

In the past she has worked as a university lecturer, adult educator, and with those training for ordination in the Church of England, but is now passionately committed to living and working alongside those who live in urban estates.

Shaista Gohir

In 2005, Shaista set up Muslim Voice UK, the first Muslim online opinion polling organisation in this country.

Publications include Understanding the other perspective: Muslim and non-Muslim Relations (July 2006).

Two years ago, Shaista was appointed executive director of Muslim Womens Network U.K.

Women of Faith conference