https://religionresources.org.uk/cadbury-conversations/2017-06-21T19:53:32+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/coates-archive/2017-06-21T19:28:08+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/audio/2017-06-21T19:22:00+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/video/multimedia/2017-06-21T19:05:35+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/video/2017-06-21T19:05:34+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/progressive-judaism-audio-interviews/2017-06-21T18:52:45+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/christianity-audio/2017-06-21T18:47:53+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/judaism/2016-07-15T10:21:41+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/buddhism/2016-07-15T10:19:37+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/2016-07-15T10:15:31+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/sikhism/soho-road-gudwara-birmingham/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/workshop.jpgIMG_0808A worker stands by a pile of doors-made on site-for the upkeep of the Gudwara.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/working-in-the-kitchen.jpgIMG_0724Kitchen workers preparing the food given by the Gudwara community to worshipers and visitors alike.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/waiting-with-trays.jpgIMG_0744The steward on duty; ready to serve those eating at the Gudwara.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/repairs.jpgIMG_0803Gudwara workers maintaining a large steel dish.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/repair-work.jpgIMG_0810Carpentry workers in the Gudwara's workshop maintain the buildinghttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/reception.jpgIMG_0846Receptionists welcome people to the Gudwarahttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/preparing-vegtables.jpgIMG_0735A kitchen worker prepares vegetables for the day's meals. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pan-lids-on-shelves.jpgIMG_0742Pans stored ready for use in the Gudwara's kitchen.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/management.jpgIMG_0812Two of the Gudwara's managers in discussion.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kitchen-workers.jpgIMG_0722Kitchen workers standing by the sinks.2016-07-15T10:01:51+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/judaism/beth-shalom-holocaust-centre-nottingham/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/exhibition-image-39.jpgThe Holocaust Centre - Nottinghamshire-61Photograph of the display at the National Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshire.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/exhibition-image-38.jpgThe Holocaust Centre - Nottinghamshire-60Photos from The Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshirehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/exhibition-image-37.jpgThe Holocaust Centre - Nottinghamshire-59Photos from The Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshirehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/exhibition-image-36.jpgThe Holocaust Centre - Nottinghamshire-58Photos from The Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshirehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/exhibition-image-35.jpgThe Holocaust Centre - Nottinghamshire-57Photos from The Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshirehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/exhibition-image-34.jpgThe Holocaust Centre - Nottinghamshire-56Photos from The Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshirehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/exhibition-image-33.jpgThe Holocaust Centre - Nottinghamshire-55Photos from The Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshirehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/exhibition-image-32.jpgThe Holocaust Centre - Nottinghamshire-54Photos from The Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshirehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/exhibition-image-31.jpgThe Holocaust Centre - Nottinghamshire-53Photos from The Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshirehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/exhibition-image-30.jpgThe Holocaust Centre - Nottinghamshire-52Photos from The Holocaust Centre in Nottinghamshire2016-07-15T09:59:12+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/judaism/singers-hill-synagogue-birmingham/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/view-towards-the-sanctuary.jpgView Towards the SanctuaryView towards the sanctuary in the Singers Hill Synagogue, Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/view-from-the-main-seating-area.jpgView from the Main Seating AreaView towards the sanctuary in the Singers Hill Synagogue, Birmingham. Note the dedication on the cloth.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/view-from-the-lectur-across-the-main-hall.jpgView from the lectur across the main hallView back towards the congregation from the lectern in the Singers Hill Synagogue, Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/upstairs-in-the-main-hall.jpgUpstairs in the Main HallLooking down from the upstairs (women's) seating in the Singers Hill Synagogue, Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stained-glass-rose-window.jpgStained Glass Rose WindowDecorative rose shaped stained glass window in the Singers Hill Synagogue, Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stained-glass-lights-above-the-main-hall.jpgStained Glass Lights Above the Main HallStained glass windows above the sanctuary in the Singers Hill Synagogue, Birmingham. The central window illustrates the 10 Commandments. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/singers-hill-seating-area.jpgSingers Hill Seating AreaSeats at the back of the Singers Hill Synagogue, Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/singers-hill-main-entrance.jpgSingers Hill main entranceThe entrance hall to Singers Hill synagogue in central Birmingham. Note the war memorial to those from the community who died in World War I alongside traditional Jewish religious artifacts like the Menorah. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/singers-hill-ladies-seating.jpgSingers Hill ladies seatingIntricate mid-Victorian ironwork and stained glass at the back of the Singers Hill synagogue in central Birmingham.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/singers-hill-council-chamber.jpgSingers Hill Council ChamberThe Council Chamber in Singer Hill Synagogue, central Birmingham. It is here that community elders makes decisions about how the synagogue is run. In doing so they are watched over by portraits of their forbears.2016-07-15T09:56:01+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/judaism/jewish-religious-artifacts/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/seating-in-a-synagogue.jpgSeating in a SynagogueA fisheye lens shot image showing the entire seating plan of a Reformed Synagogue.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/view-from-a-synagogue-lecturn.jpgView from a Synagogue LecturnA view from the sanctuary and the lectern across a reformed synagogue's seating area. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/inside-a-synagogue-looking-towards-the-altar.jpgInside a Synagogue Looking Towards the AltarView towards the sanctuary from the back of a reformed synagogue. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sabbath-items.jpgSabbath ItemsA range of Jewish religious items and texts.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sabbath-items-close-up.jpgSabbath Items Close UpA close up of a shofar. A shofar is a religious horn made from a hollowed out animal's horn (often a sheep's). It is played during services in the run up to Rosh Hashanah, during Rosh Hasanah and also at the end of Yom Kippur. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/torah-scrolls.jpgTorah ScrollsTorah scrolls, the Jewish holy book. They sit covered by highly decorative covers and are opened using ornate silver rollers. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/prayer-on-a-synagogues-wall.jpgPrayer on a Synagogues WallA sacred phrase intended to help worshipers reflect. It is also written in Hebrew on the other side of the sanctuary. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/prayer-on-a-synagogues-wall-in-hebrew.jpgPrayer on a Synagogues Wall in HebrewA sacred phrase intended to help worshipers reflect. It is also written in English on the other side of the sanctuary. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sedah.jpgSedahThe Menorah (its name translates simply as "lamp") is a religious candle holder used during the festival of Hanukkah. A new candle is lit every day throughout the holiday.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/open-scroll-on-lecturn.jpgopen scroll on lecturnA religious scroll, written in Hebrew, rests upon the synagogue's lectern.2016-07-15T09:51:39+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/islam/green-lane-mosque-birmingham/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/volumes-in-the-mosque-library.jpgVolumes in the Mosque LibraryCopies of holy texts in the library of the Green Lane Mosque, Birminghamhttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/time-across-the-islamic-world.jpgTime Across the Islamic WorldA clock indicating time across the islamic world in Green Lane Mosque, Birminghamhttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/study-space-in-the-mosque-library.jpgStudy Space in the Mosque LibraryThe library and study space in Green Lane Mosque, Birminghamhttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/prayer-leaders-seat1.jpgPrayer Leaders SeatPrayer hall and prayer leader's seat in Green Lane Mosque, Birminghamhttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/prayer-leaders-chair-close-up.jpgPrayer Leaders Chair Close UpPrayer leader's seat and lecturn in Green Lane Mosque, Birminghamhttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/prayer-hall-panorama1.jpgPrayer Hall PanoramaPanoramic shot showing every aspect of the prayer hall in Green Lane Mosque, Birmingham https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/prayer-hall-panorama-fisheye.jpgPrayer Hall Panorama FisheyeWide angle shot showing the entirety of the prayer hall in the Green Lane Mosque, Birmingham.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mosque-exterior.jpgMosque ExteriorExternal shot of the Green Lane Mosque. Its origins as a local government building (it was built a swimming baths and public library) are still easy to discern. It was built by Martin and Chamberlain, the noted architects of many of Birmingham's distinctive red brick municipal buildings between 1893-1902. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mosque-exterior-and-full-scale.jpgMosque Exterior and Full ScaleExternal shot of the Green Lane Mosque. Its origins as a local government building (it was built a swimming baths and public library) are still easy to discern. It was built by Martin and Chamberlain, the noted architects of many of Birmingham's distinctive red brick municipal buildings between 1893-1902. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/close-up-of-religious-texts.jpgClose Up of Religious TextsBooks on the library shelves at Birmingham Central Mosque.2016-07-15T09:49:35+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/islam/birmingham-central-mosque/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pre-prayer-washing-room.jpgPre-Prayer Washing RoomWashing room at Birmingham Central Mosquehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pre-prayer-washing-room-alternative-angle.jpgPre-Prayer Washing Room alternative angleWashing room at Birmingham Central Mosquehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/prayer-leaders-seat.jpgPrayer Leaders SeatPrayer leaders seat, set amongst bookcases, at Birmingham Central Mosquehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/prayer-hall-panorma-fisheye.jpgPrayer Hall Panorma FisheyeWide angled shot showing the entirety of the prayer hall in Birmingham Central Mosquehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/prayer-hall-panorama.jpgPrayer Hall PanoramaPanormaic picture whowing the entireity of the prayer hall in Birmingham Central Mosquehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ornate-light-fitting.jpgOrnate Light FittingDecorative light fitting above the prayer hall in Birmingham Central Mosque. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/man-reading-book.jpgMan Reading BookA man reading in a book in the library and study space of Birmingham Central Mosque.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/man-in-reflection-whilst-reading.jpgMan in Reflection Whilst ReadingA man reading a book in the library and study space of Birmingham Central Mosque.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/main-prayer-hall.jpgMain Prayer HallView from the centre of the prayer hall at Birmingham Central Mosque towards the prayer leader's seat.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/entrance-to-the-prayer-hall.jpgEntrance to the Prayer HallEntrance to the prayer hall at Birmingham Central Mosque.2016-07-15T09:47:55+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/christianity/st-marys-beighton/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/rr-logo1.pngRR Logohttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/st-marys.jpgSt MarysExternal picture of the tower of St. May's Church Beighton, South Yorkshire.2016-07-15T09:44:45+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/christianity/st-catherine-of-siena-birmingham/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/women-weap-as-jesus-bears-cross.jpgWomen Weap as Jesus Bears CrossModern Painted images showing Jesus' progress to Calvary (where he was executed). They are found on the walls of the St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/ultra-close-up-of-male-head-in-stained-glass.jpgUltra Close Up of Male Head in Stained GlassClose up of a face in a modern stained glass window showing the disciples watching Jesus ascend to heaven. It is in St. Catherine of Sienna Church, central Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stained-glass-lights.jpgStained Glass LightsA modern fairly abstract stained glass window in the St. Catherine of Sienna Church, central Birmingham. It shows Jesus surrounded by groups of angels and is intended to give the viewer an idea of what heaven is like. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/male-head-in-stained-glass-window.jpgMale head in Stained Glass WindowClose up of a face in a modern stained glass window showing the disciples watching Jesus ascend to heaven. It is in St. Catherine of Sienna Church, central Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jesus-takern-down-from-the-cross.jpgJesus Takern Down from the CrossModern Painted images showing Jesus' progress to Calvary (where he was executed). They are found on the walls of the St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jesus-on-trial.jpgJesus on TrialModern Painted images showing Jesus' progress to Calvary (where he was executed). They are found on the walls of the St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jesus-nailed-to-the-cross.jpgJesus Nailed to the CrossModern Painted images showing Jesus' progress to Calvary (where he was executed). They are found on the walls of the St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jesus-laid-in-the-tomb.jpgJesus Laid in the TombModern Painted images showing Jesus' progress to Calvary (where he was executed). They are found on the walls of the St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jesus-given-cross.jpgJesus Given CrossModern Painted images showing Jesus' progress to Calvary (where he was executed). They are found on the walls of the St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Birmingham. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jesus-falls-carrying-cross.jpgJesus Falls Carrying CrossModern Painted images showing Jesus' progress to Calvary (where he was executed). They are found on the walls of the St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Birmingham. 2016-07-15T09:43:16+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/christianity/st-johns-ladywood-birmingham/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/window-of-unpatterned-stained-glass.jpgWindow of Unpatterned Stained GlassPlain stained glass windows, with light streaming through them, in an alcove of St. John's Church, Ladywood.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/view-from-the-pulpit.jpgView from the PulpitLooking down the chancel from the pulpit of St. John's Church, Ladywood. Note how the seating has been modernised to allow the seating to be arranged flexibly to suite the needs to the congregation and open up the possibility of the church being used for things other than worship. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stone-font.jpgStone FontAn old stone font used in baptisms at St. John's Church, Ladywood.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/stained-glass-window-of-an-angel-bearing-the-crown.jpgStained Glass Window of an Angel Bearing the CrownA traditional in style, Victorian era, stained glass window at St. John's Church, Ladywood. The image is of an angel bearing the crown of heaven.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/small-contemporary-stained-glass-window.jpgSmall Contemporary Stained Glass WindowA contemporary stained glass window at St. John's Church, Ladywood. It presents a stylised vision of the Holy Land https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/small-contemporary-stained-glass-window-showing-local-area.jpgSmall Contemporary Stained Glass Window Showing Local AreaA contemporary stained glass window at St. John's Church, Ladywood. With the high-rises in the background, trees and shrubs in the foreground at the church itself in the middle, it symbolises that St. John's stands at the heart of the inner-city community that it serves.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/side-chapel-altar.jpgSide Chapel AltarSide chapel altar, with traditional pews facing it at St. John's Church, Ladywood.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/panorma-showing-the-altar-area.jpgPanorma Showing the Altar AreaPanorama of the chancel at St. John's Church, Ladywood, created using a fisheyed lens.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/panorma-of-altar-area-and-chancel.jpgPanorma of Altar Area and ChancelPanorama of the chancel at St. John's Church, Ladywood, created using a fisheyed lens.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/panoramic-view-of-a-side-chapel.jpgPanoramic View of a Side ChapelPanorama of the chancel at St. John's Church, Ladywood, created using a fisheyed lens.2016-07-15T09:38:27+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/christianity/st-philips-cathedral-birmingham/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/close-up-of-people-observing-jesus-in-heaven.jpgClose Up of People Observing Jesus in HeavenClose up of Edward Burne-Jones' window in St. Philips' Cathedral, Birmingham; showing Jesus arrayed in heaven.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/the-crowd-look-up-at-jesus.jpgThe Crowd Look Up at JesusClose up of Edward Burne-Jones' window in St. Philips' Cathedral, Birmingham; showing Jesus arrayed in heaven.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jesus-enthroned-in-heaven-close-up.jpgJesus Enthroned in Heaven Close UpClose up of Edward Burne-Jones' window in St. Philips' Cathedral, Birmingham; showing Jesus arrayed in heaven.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jesus-enthroned-in-heaven-full-window.jpgJesus Enthroned in Heaven Full WindowClose up of Edward Burne-Jones' window in St. Philips' Cathedral, Birmingham; showing Jesus arrayed in heaven.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/the-faithful-observe-jesus-ascending.jpgThe Faithful Observe Jesus AscendingClose up of Edward Burne-Jones' window in St. Philips' Cathedral, Birmingham; showing the disciples watching Jesus ascend to heaven.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/jesus-ascending-full-window.jpgJesus Ascending Full WindowFull length picture of Edward Burne-Jones' window in St. Philips' Cathedral, Birmingham; showing the disciples watching Jesus ascend to heaven.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/close-up-of-jesus-ascending.jpgClose Up of Jesus AscendingClose up of Edward Burne-Jones' window in St. Philips' Cathedral, Birmingham; showing the disciples watching Jesus ascend to heaven.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/spc_stained-glass-1.jpgSPC_Stained Glass 1Commemorative plaque celebrating Edward Burne-Jones' stained windows in St. Philips' Cathedral, Birmingham.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/attendents-at-the-birth.jpgAttendents at the BirthClose up of Edward Burne-Jones' window in St. Philips' Cathedral, Birmingham; showing the gatherings at the birth of Jesus.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/group-of-shepherds-attending-the-birth.jpgGroup of Shepherds Attending the BirthClose up of Edward Burne-Jones' window in St. Philips' Cathedral, Birmingham; showing the gatherings at the birth of Jesus.2016-07-15T09:37:07+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/christianity/edgbaston-old-church/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eoc-interior-18.jpgEOC Interior 18Medieval stone work in Edgbaston Old Church.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eoc-interior-17.jpgEOC Interior 17Highly intricate decoration on a candle in Edgbaston Old Church.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eoc-interior-16.jpgEOC Interior 16Stone carving in Edgbaston Old Church.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eoc-interior-15.jpgEOC Interior 15Book of Common Praise sits on a golden rail in Edgbaston Old Church.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eoc-interior-14.jpgEOC Interior 14Looking down the chancel-and across the traditional pew arrangement-towards the altar in Edgbaston Old Church.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eoc-interior-13.jpgEOC interior 13Panoramic view of the chancel in Edgbaston Old Church.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eoc-interior-12.jpgEOC Interior 12Plain old roof beams, supported by a stone arch in Edgbaston Old Church.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eoc-interior-11.jpgEOC Interior 11The Easter Eucharist sits on the eagle lectern in Edgbaston Old Church.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eoc-interior-10.jpgEOC Interior 10Eagle lectern in Edgbaston Old Church.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/eoc-interior-9.jpgEOC Interior 9The eagle lectern in Edgbaston Old Church. Common in Anglican places of worship, the eagle is chosen for the lectern supposedly to remind worshipers to remain focused on the word of God when readings and sermons are delivered. This is because eagles-reputedly-can look into the sun without squinting. 2016-07-15T09:25:39+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/coates-archive/journals/compass/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/compass-header-image.jpgCompass header imagehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/compass-2-2.jpgCompass 2-2https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/compass-page-cover1.jpgCompass page coverhttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/compass-page-cover.jpgCompass page coverhttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/compass-9-1.jpgCompass 9-1https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/compass-8-2.jpgCompass 8-2https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/compass-8-1.jpgCompass 8-1https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/compass-7-41.jpgCompass 7-4https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/compass-7-4.jpgCompass 7-4https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/compass-7-3.jpgCompass 7-32016-07-15T09:21:39+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/coates-archive/journals/libraryoflives/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/library-of-lives-page-cover-photo1.jpgLibrary of Lives page cover photohttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/library-of-lives-page-cover-photo.jpgLibrary of Lives page cover photohttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/14.jpg14https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13.jpg13https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/12.jpg12https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/11.jpg11https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/10.jpg10https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/5.jpg5https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4.jpg4https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1.jpg12016-07-15T09:10:27+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/coates-archive/journals/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cover-photo.jpgcover photo2016-07-14T14:35:36+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/coates-archive/journals/fulness/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/fulness-cover-picture.jpgFulness cover picturehttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/30.jpg30https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/29.jpg29https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/28.jpg28https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/27.jpg27https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/26.jpg26https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/25.jpg25https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/24.jpg24https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/23.jpg23https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/22.jpg222016-07-14T13:38:36+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/coates-archive/journals/pioneer-bulletin/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4-4.jpg4-4https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/pb-cover-photo.jpgPB Cover Photohttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/6-3.jpg6-3https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4-3.jpg4-3https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/6-2.jpg6-2https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4-2.jpg4-2https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/4-1.jpg4-1https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/3-3.jpg3-3https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/3-1.jpg3-1https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/3-2.jpg3-22016-07-14T13:36:28+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/islam/2016-07-14T11:32:34+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/sikhism/2016-07-14T11:15:15+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/christianity/2016-07-14T10:46:28+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/sikhism/ramgharia-gudwara-birmingham/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kirpan-and-kara.jpgRamgharia Gudwara-19A woman holds a kirpan whilst wearing a kara.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kirpan.jpgRamgharia Gudwara-8A kirpan unsheathed. In Sikhism it represents one of the "five articles of faith". The symbolic significance of the dagger points to the concept of virtue ans self-control. It also symbolises that Sikhs are willing to stand up for the weak and defend their beliefs. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/kara.jpgRamgharia Gudwara-14A kara symbolic bracelet. Its significance is that it instantly marks out Sikhs as believers, reminding the wearer of their membership of the community and their duty to God. In Sikhism it represents one of the "five articles of faith".https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/comb.jpgRamgharia Gudwara-13A Kangha comb. It symbolises neatness and cleanliness reminding believers that they strive for these qualities in their lives. In Sikhism it represents one of the "five articles of faith".https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/turban.jpgRamgharia Gudwara-16An example of the turban headgear that Sikh men wear to keep back their long hair. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/religious-head-covering.jpgRamgharia Gudwara-17An example of the turban headgear that Sikh men wear to keep back their long hair. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/sacred-symbol.jpgRamgharia Gudwara-6A small golden Khanda sitting on an altar. The Khanda is the primary symbol of Sikhism, it signifies divine knowledge and God's holy perfection.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/warrior-wall-painting.jpgRamgharia Gudwara-23The figure of the warrior is very important in Sikhism. This is because of their historic status in India as an (at times) embattled minority. This one is painted on the Gudwara wall.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/religious-wall-painting.jpgRamgharia Gudwara-22A group of significant Gurus (spiritual leaders), including Guru Nanak the founder Sikhism. It is painted on the Gudwara wall.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/religious-painting.jpgRamgharia Gudwara-25Warriors are very important in Sikhism. This is because of their historic status in India as an (at times) embattled minority. These ones are painted on the Gudwara wall.2016-07-08T10:53:22+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/photographs/buddhism/buddhist-pagoda-ladywood/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/woman-with-child-statue.jpgWoman with Child StatueFemale Buddha with child in the Ladywood Pagoda https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/window-decorations.jpgWindow DecorationsDecorations in the Ladwood Pagoda. The illustrations of the prayer wheel and Buddha are intended to signify and inspire devotion. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/small-statue-on-shrine.jpgSmall Statue on ShrineSmall standing Buddha in the Ladywood Pagoda. The Pagoda's iconography reflects several different strands of the Buddhist tradition. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/small-child-buddha-on-shrine.jpgSmall Child Buddha on ShrineSmall standing Buddah in the form of a young male in the Ladywood Pagoda. It stands in-front of a quantity of jos sticks used as an aid to reflection. https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/row-of-small-buddhas.jpgRow of Small BuddhasIn the Ladywood Pagoda a row of Buddhas sits below a selection of pictures showing countries where Buddhists comprise a substantial proportion of the population.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/profile-view-of-a-buddha.jpgProfile View of a BuddhaA large Buddha statue is a centerpiece of the altar display in the Ladywood Pagoda.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/preperation-room1.jpgPreperation RoomA dense aray of icons surrounds the large Buddah in the Ladywood Pagodahttps://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/manuscript-on-table.jpgManuscript on TableA sacred text lies unbound on a table in the Ladywood Pagoda.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/internal-painting.jpgInternal PaintingPainting of the Buddha Tanhankara on the wall of the Ladywood Pagoda to inspire believers.https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/illuminated-lotus-trees-by-shrine.jpgIlluminated Lotus Trees by ShrineClose up of some of the icons comprising the shrine in the Ladywood Pagoda.2016-07-01T14:09:37+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/contact/2016-06-24T15:23:54+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/coates-archive/press-clippings/2016-06-16T09:24:45+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/coates-archive/journals/conference-papers/2016-06-16T08:49:57+00:00weekly0.6https://religionresources.org.uk/2016/05/27/first-blog-post/https://religionresources.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fly1.jpgPlaceholder Image2016-05-27T07:25:26+00:00monthlyhttps://religionresources.org.ukdaily1.02017-06-21T19:53:32+00:00