Published on: 06/10/2025
As faith leaders we are saddened and horrified at the attack on Thursday, at Heaton Park Synagogue, in Manchester.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. We send our condolences to the bereaved and offer our prayers for those injured in this attack.
We also express our gratitude to the police, emergency services and all who intervened courageously to bring the incident to a resolution.
To our wider Jewish community, we also wish to express both sorrow and support at this time, acknowledging in particular that this attack has taken place on the holiest of days, Yom Kippur. As a community of faiths, in your neighbouring city, we grieve for your loss and stand with you today.
Rabbi Yonosan Golomb United Synagogue, Sheffield
Professor Jane Ginsborg Chair, Seven Hills Shul (Sheffield & District Reform Jewish Congregation)
The Rt Revd Dr Pete Wilcox Bishop of Sheffield
(Imam Sheikh) Mohammad Ismail DL SYP Force Chaplain, Sheffield Federation of Mosques
Rt Rev Ralph Heskett CSsR Bishop of Hallam
Zahid Saleem Madina Mosque, Sheffield
The Very Revd Abi Thompson Dean of Sheffield Cathedral
Andrew Crowley Sheffield Interfaith
Revd. Debora Marschner Superintendent Minister, Sheffield Methodist Circuit
Revd. Romeo Regardo Pedro Superintendent Minister, Sheffield Methodist Circuit
Abdool Gooljar Islamic Society of Britain
Pastor David Bussue Corporate Trustee – Church of God of Prophecy UK Trust; Associate Pastor – Church of God of Prophecy, Sheffield; Chief Executive Officer – SACMHA Health & Social Care
The Clerks and Elders of Sheffield Central Quaker Meeting
Kalpa Palliyaguruge DiverseCity Development Trust, Sheffield
Revd. Dr Jim Master Senior Pastor/Chairman City Life International Church, Assemblies of God
Revd. Huw Thomas Diocesan Director of Education, Sheffield
Revd. Helena Roulston Co-ordinating Chaplain, Multifaith Chaplaincy, Sheffield Hallam University
Ameena Blake Muslim Chaplain, University of Sheffield
Rev Dr Andi Phillips Unitarian Minister, Upper Chapel Sheffield
Mike Fitter (Bhaktika) Ordained member of the Community of Amida Buddhists
Ewa Szerszeniewska, Kinga Piekart and Marianna Sobczyk Directors and Co-Founders, Green Light – Family Support CIC
Jeremy Clines Coordinating Chaplain, University of Sheffield
Dr Vithal Patel Sheffield Hindu Faith leader
Dr Michael Heap Humanist Advisor, Multifaith Chaplaincy, Sheffield Hallam University