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Monday, November 30th, 2009
Open Evening at Diamond Road Mosque
The trustees of the Diamond Road Mosque welcomed visitors on Friday 20th November with a tour of the Mosque, prayers and shared dialogue.
Pictured are the trustees of the Mosque with some of the visitors on the day.
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Walk ‘n Talk
Undeterred by very unsuitable weather for walking (rain, wind and a thunderstorm!) a brave group started out from Stoke Poges Lane Mosque, walking to St Mary’s Church in the centre of the town, and on the the Gurdwara.
The group was accompanied by singer/songwriter Dawud Wharnsby (pictured here playing and singing for the group in St Mary’s.
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
Brahma Kumaris day
The Brahma Kumaris of Slough led meditations and discussions through out the day, and introduced visitors to aspects of their faith.
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Christian Prayer event
Members from different Christian traditions led prayers throughout the afternoon on Friday – taking part were members of the Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Baptist and River Church congregations, who are pictured here leading the early afternoon worship session.
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Borrow a Person
Art Beyond Belief ran sessions of their Borrow a Person programme – on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Slough Central Library and on Wednesday at Kingsway. Members of different faiths engaged in conversation with each other on subjects of faith – both commonalities and differences.
click here to find out more about Borrow a Person on the Art Beyond Belief website
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Via Dolorosa
Art Beyond Belief’s Via Dolorosa was shown throughout Tuesday at St Mary’s Parish Church. This is an interpretation of the Christian Stations of the Cross, interpreted by artists from eight different faiths.
click here to find out more about Via Dolorosa on the Art Beyond Belief website
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Hindu presentations
The Hindu Community gave presentations at the Hindu Temple, including Aarti prayer and Priti Bhoj (community food), and at Kingsway throughout the day on Tuesday.
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Jewish faith presentation and workshop
On Monday, Jo Osbourn presented a workshop on facets of the Jewish faith and life at Kingsway.
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Buddhist green tea and meditation
Sunday saw a relaxing afternoon of green tea and meditation in the Buddhist tradition at Kingsway.
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Sikhs in the Square
Immediately after the launch, the first event of interfaith week took place in the town square.The Sikh community didn’t let pouring rain stop them entertaining the Saturday shopping crowds. Free food, fruit and drinks were provided and there were displays by Sikh organisations and appearances from local faith and community leaders. Events were broadcast by the Sikh channel, Punjab Radio and Asian Star Radio.
See a video of the drummers in the square here
