BUILDING BRIDGES

Alongside the Glastonbury Unity Candle, we have worked tirelessly encouraging mutual understanding, respect and cooperation. Working under the ethos of Unity through Diversity  we have developed several events across the town with the aim of bringing people together, encouraging positive dialogue and building community strength. 

• Glastonbury 2012  - an event celebrating the many faiths & paths in Glastonbury
  
  
• On-going dialogue and networking between different faith organisations
  
  
• Initiating the installation of the Glastonbury Peace Pole
  
  
• Arranging the nurturing of scions of the Glastonbury Holy Thorn for future planting in the town
  
  
• Developing and promoting the 'Avalon Anthem'
  
  
• Welcoming and supporting pilgrims of all faiths and beliefs 
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• Working with Glastonbury Town Council and Glastonbury Tourist Information to create Glastonbury Information Centre
  
  
• Developing a mentorship programme supporting new business and community ideas 

Unity through Diversity  is an expression which has been in use for thousands of years and in essence, can be seen to imply the working together of all aspects of a community without losing the special personality and beliefs of the individual projects and people involved. 

We acknowledge that diverse beliefs and practices can present complex and difficult challenges creating chasms that often-times are difficult to bridge. However, rather than focus on the discordant differences, our goals are to create ‘living spaces’ where acceptance, understanding and co-existence can be found, demonstrating how together, we can live well, whilst remaining different. 

Celebrating Planet Earth, a weekend of Pagan/Christian Conversation at Ammerdown Retreat Centre

The Glastonbury Peace Pole

Glastonbury 2012: A Celebration of Harmony and Healing

Welcoming the Road to Peace Pilgrimage. A penniless pilgrimage that walked from London to Glastonbury

The Glastonbury Holy Thorn

An Avalon Anthem