A Million Acts of Hope: Christians Jews and Muslims Unite for a UK Week of Interfaith Solidarity
A national week of interfaith solidarity has launched across Britain, with representatives from Christian, Jewish, and Islamic communities calling for "a million acts of hope" to unite multi faith Britain against rising hatred. Over 200 charities and thousands of community groups are...
200 Charities and Thousands of Community Groups Mobilise as Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally and Senior Rabbi Jonathan Wittenberg Call for Compassion Across Faiths
A national week of interfaith solidarity has launched across Britain, with representatives from Christian, Jewish, and Islamic communities calling for "a million acts of hope" to unite multi faith Britain against rising hatred. Over 200 charities and thousands of community groups are participating, according to Christian Today reporting on 16 May 2026.
"There is far more that connects us than divides us," said Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally. "And when we choose hope we help build the kind of country we all long to live in."
How the Week of Solidarity Brings British Christians Jews and Muslims Together
Community events, shared meals, and acts of service are running nationwide, enabling people from different faiths to discover common ground and "counter the voices of hate and division." Senior Rabbi
Jonathan Wittenberg highlighted his community's emphasis on kindness and referenced solidarity shown by Muslim and Christian colleagues during recent antisemitic incidents: "I see them in sustained support for refugees, despite the ugly slogans."
The week's purpose: demonstrate how small acts of kindness, picking up litter, supporting food banks, checking on neighbours, build stronger communities across faith boundaries. The events come amid a backdrop of rising antisemitic violence (Manchester synagogue, Golders Green stabbings, Jewish ambulance arson) and the Tommy Robinson rally controversies.
The Crusader's Opinion
Christians, Jews, and Muslims sharing meals and picking up litter in British communities. There is nothing un Christian about that. The Lord commanded love of neighbour, and the neighbour was the Samaritan. The week's framing must not become an excuse to silence Christian witness about Christ. But genuine solidarity across faith communities in the face of antisemitic terror, riots, and division is exactly what the New Testament teaches. Participate. Speak the Gospel where it can be heard. Refuse the lie that solidarity requires the surrender of truth.
Take Action
- Volunteer: Local food banks, refugee charities, or community clean ups this week
- Visit: Your local synagogue or mosque in solidarity
- Pray: For peace in Britain and clarity in Christian witness
- Read: Mullally's full Christian Today statement
- Share: The "million acts of hope" call with your church
