THEATRES OF CHANGE: RETHINKING CINEMAS AS PLACES OF WORSHIP, BY KATE JORDAN
This month's article looks at the reuse of historic buildings, but in a way that we are not used to in the field of religious heritage: the reuse of secular buildings as places of worship. The article condenses the findings of the Moving Pictures project, led by Dr Kate Jordan and Dr Julie Marsh in the United Kingdom, which has examined the (not new) phenomenon of how diaspora communities seeking spaces for worship have converted disused English cinemas into religious buildings for different faiths, breathing new life into these historic sites and restoring meaning to them within the community. Read more about the 97 fascinating repurposed cinemas in England in Kate Jordan's article on our website. READ MORE >>
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CALL FOR PAPERS FOR OUR THE FRH CONFERENCE IN KRAKOW (DEADLINE: 3 MAY)
The Call for Papers for the FRH Conference “Religious Heritage in Transition: Challenges and Solutions” (22-24 September 2024 in Krakow) is open. We invite scholars, practitioners, and visionaries to contribute their insights and expertise to one or more topics relevant to our four conference's sub-themes: Resilient Heritage, Sustainable Solutions, Digital Futures and Quality of Life. The FRH Scientific Advisory Committee will select the 20 best papers, whose authors will be invited to produce a poster that will be exhibited at the conference venue, the Galicia Jewish Museum of Krakow. The best 4 papers out of these 20 will also be invited to give a 5-minute presentation. The deadline to participate is on 3 May 2024 at 12:00 CET. READ MORE>>
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FRH'S ADVISORY BOARD PRESIDENT, LILIAN GROOTSWAGERS, JOINS THE NEWLY FORMED ADVISORY COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN HERITAGE HUB
The President of the Advisory Board of FRH, Lilian Grootswagers, has joined the Advisory Council of the European Heritage Hub, the two-year pilot project launched in May 2023 by a consortium of 20 cultural heritage organisations and European municipalities to foster coordination and cooperation among cultural heritage players at all levels. The first meeting of the Advisory Council took place on 20 February with the presence of Catherine Magnant, Head of Unit of Cultural Policy of the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture. The 53 members of the Advisory Council introduced themselves and discussed the hot topics that will mark the agenda of the hub in the upcoming months. READ MORE >>
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THE REGION OF CANTABRIA (SPAIN) LAUNCHES A SERIES OF INTERFAITH CONCERTS THAT COMBINE MUSIC AND RELIGIOUS HERITAGE
Between April and June 2024, the region of Cantabria in Spain will host a series of twelve concerts that will revive the ancestral link between music and places of worship, encouraging the public to discover the diverse musical landscape of Europe and the world with musicians and groups who will play music from a variety of historical periods, regions, cultures and faiths. The stages include 10 historic monasteries and churches along the Camino Lebaniego, the pilgrimage route that crosses through this northern Spain region. You will find all the details and programme of this fantastic initiative on our website! READ MORE >>
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LEHNIN MONASTERY (GERMANY) AND THE MAKEDONIDA FOUNDATION (NORTH MACEDONIA) ORGANISE AN EXHIBITION IN COLLABORATION
We are delighted that our face-to-face meeting in Naumburg (Germany) opened the door to new collaborations between our members. One of the latest collaborations is the new exhibition at the Lehnin Monastery (Germany), where visitors can get to know the Church of St. George in Kurbinovo (North Macedonia), a gem of medieval architecture known for its fabulous frescoes from the Middle Byzantine period. The new exhibition was inaugurated on 20 March thanks to the successful collaboration between the Lehnin Monastery and Makedonida Foundation. READ MORE >>
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SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG ORGANISTS AND ORGAN BUILDERS
The Society of Organ Friends from Germany offers young people up to 30 years the opportunity to obtain a scholarship to participate in the annual conference of the Society of Organ Friends in Vienna (28 July - 3 August). The scholarship includes free access to the conference, guided tours, organ concerts, an interpretation course, meeting like-minded people and professionals, and much more. Interested candidates can send their applications until 1 May. READ MORE >>
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JOIN OUR SATELLITE EVENT OF THE NEW EUROPEAN BAUHAUS FESTIVAL 2024 (11 APRIL)
The New European Bauhaus Festival 2024 (9-13 April) approaches and we have joined the celebration of Europe's by organising the online event “Religious Heritage: an overlooked driver for a more sustainable and inclusive society”, in collaboration with COMECE (Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union) and the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD). This satellite event of the NEB Festival will showcase a series of innovative projects to make religious heritage sites more sustainable and inclusive by fostering adaption to climate change challenges, becoming more environmentally friendly and connecting the local communities to these places to ensure their future. Register now! READ MORE >>
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THREE NEW FULL MEMBERS JOIN FRH: ERFGOEDHUIS ZUSTERS VAN LIEFDE JM (BELGIUM), FUNDACIÓN CAMINO DE LA CRUZ DE CARAVACA (SPAIN) AND VISIT FLANDERS (BELGIUM)
We are thrilled to welcome three new full members to FRH: Erfgoedhuis Zusters van Liefde JM (Belgium), Fundación Camino de la Cruz de Caravaca (Spain), and Visit Flanders (Belgium). If you are curious to know who else is part of our broad religious heritage network, have a look at our map. READ MORE >>
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DUTCH AWARD CELEBRATES THE BEAUTY OF CHURCH INTERIORS
The Erfgoedhuis Zuid-Holland (Heritage Centre of the province of South Holland) has decided to put church interiors in the spotlight through its Kerk+Interieur (Church+Interior) award. More than 40 places of worship were nominated. The winner, voted by the public, was the Norwegian Seamen's Church in Rotterdam, a striking wooden church built for Norwegian sailors in Rotterdam with Viking-inspired decoration that evokes the atmosphere of the Nordic country. Learn more about this and the other nominees on the award page. READ MORE >>
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THIS SECTION IS FOR MEMBERS ONLY. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER, MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE. READ MORE >>
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FRH EVENTS
>11 April 2024 - Religious Heritage: an overlooked driver for a more sustainable and inclusive society. More information >>
>22-24 September 2024 - FRH Conference in Krakow, Poland. More information >>
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GERMANY PUBLISHED ITS FIRST RED LIST OF ENDANGERED HERITAGE CRAFTS
The German Manufactory Route (Deutschen Manufakturenstraße) has just published the first Red List of Endangered Heritage Crafts in this country. The German organisation has taken as a reference the Red List of Endangered Crafts that the Heritage Crafts Association draws up every two years in the UK. The results presented in the German list highlight the urgent need for support and for coordinated action to ensure the future of traditional craft skills: 49 crafts have become extinct while 63 are critically endangered, and 74 are endangered. We invite you to take a look at the list and get to know the enormous wealth of craftsmanship in the country. READ MORE >>
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DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS WITH THE EUROPEAN HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS TRAINING COURSES AND PROJECTS FOR 2024
Registrations are open for the European Heritage Volunteers training courses and projects for 2024 (spring-autumn). These courses are an excellent opportunity for young professionals to acquire new skills or improve their expertise in a specific area. The courses are led by experienced craftspeople, certificated conservators-restorers, or architects with experience in the field of heritage and cover a wide range of areas, including conservation and restoration of sites, documentation, and heritage stratography. Have a look and don't miss the opportunity to give a boost to your professional career. READ MORE >>
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SECOND CALL FOR INDIVIDUAL MOBILITY OF CULTURAL PROFESSIONALS
Culture Moves Europe, the EU mobility scheme, has announced its second call for individual mobility of artists and cultural professionals. The call is open to individuals and groups of up to 5 people who wish to implement cultural projects lasting between 7 to 60 days for individuals and 7 to 21 days for groups. The projects may focus on artistic research, production of artistic/cultural works, participation in non-formal learning abroad or search for new audiences. The grant contributes to travel and subsistence costs and offers additional top-ups based on the grantees’ individual situation. The deadline to apply is 31 May 2024. Check all the details on the Culture Moves Europe website. READ MORE >>
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CONTRIBUTE TO THE HERITAGE LIBRARY OF THE EUROPEAN HERITAGE HUB
The Heritage Library is a new digital repository of heritage-related materials launched by the European Heritage Hub with the aim of offering access to a vast pool of resources, ranging from research papers, articles and case studies to audio-visual content. Content is categorised under five overarching themes, in line with the European Union's priorities for the cultural sector: Green Transition; Digital Transition; Inclusion & Accessibility; Heritage Preservation and International Cultural Relations. You can contribute to making the Heritage Library an extensive resource by submitting content through the form available on its website. READ MORE >>
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NOTRE-DAME DE PARIS: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY SCIENTIFIC SITE
The January/February issue of the Journal of Cultural Heritage entitled "Notre-Dame de Paris: a multidisciplinary scientific site" looks into the extensive scientific work developed since 2019 in support of the restoration of one of France's most iconic religious heritage sites. This scientific work and the restoration project funded by the CNRS and the French Ministry of Culture have been marked by a strong interdisciplinary approach that has created unique synergies. The issue has been edited by Philippe Dillmann, Martine Regert, Aline Magnien, Pascal Lievaux, Livio De Luca. It will be available for free until 1 July 2024. READ MORE >>
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Religious heritage of Bodø, European Capital of Culture for 2024
Bodø has evolved from a picturesque fishing village to a bustling cultural epicentre in the northeastern Norwegian county of Nordland. Visitors can marvel at its exceptional natural environment, delight in its gastronomy full of flavours from the sea and wander among its 21st-century architecture. Here is a list of the top churches to visit in Bodø, the only European Capital of Culture above the Arctic Circle.
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FRH is an independent, non-faith, not-for-profit organisation working to promote religious heritage buildings and their contents across Europe. It currently has more than 80 full members and 120 associate members from over 35 countries.
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