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Appreciation of the Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, recently received the Woolf Institute of Abrahamic Faiths 'Building Bridges Award'. The award was made in recognition of the Archbishop's 'commitment to addressing contemporary cultural and inter faith issues'.
The award was presented at the Woolf Institute's fundraising dinner at London's Middle Temple, hosted by Lord Harry Woolf, Former Lord Chief Justice, and patron and sponsor of the Woolf Institute. The Archbishop said: 'The work of the Woolf Institute is a particularly important example of the sort of co-operation urgently needed for the sake of understanding and reconciliation in our world, and its innovative and courageous initiatives deserve the widest support. I am delighted and very much honoured to receive this award and do so on behalf of all those who have made possible the various inter faith encounters of recent years in which I have shared - especially my dedicated staff and colleagues. I wish the Institute every blessing and success in its work.'
Dr Edward Kessler, Executive Director of the Woolf Institute said: 'The values of shared citizenship, tolerance and respect between those of all faiths are a long way from being met in our society. The urgency of our work increases. But in figures like the Archbishop, we have hope. Since becoming Archbishop, Dr Williams has shown a real commitment to addressing contemporary cultural and inter faith issues including his 'Presence and Engagement' programme which helps parishes and dioceses to engage with other faith communities, and the 'Building Bridges' seminars, that bring together Christian and Muslim scholars from across the world. It is a privilege to be able to honour and thank him in this way.'
