Archive for November, 2009
Open Evening at Diamond Road Mosque
Monday, November 30th, 2009
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.
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Walk ‘n Talk
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
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.
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Brahma Kumaris day
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
The Brahma Kumaris of Slough led meditations and discussions through out the day, and introduced visitors to aspects of their faith.
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Christian Prayer event
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
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.
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Via Dolorosa
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
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
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Hindu presentations
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
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.
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Jewish faith presentation and workshop
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
On Monday, Jo Osbourn presented a workshop on facets of the Jewish faith and life at Kingsway.
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Buddhist green tea and meditation
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
Sunday saw a relaxing afternoon of green tea and meditation in the Buddhist tradition at Kingsway.
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Sikhs in the Square
Monday, November 23rd, 2009
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
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Slough Interfaith Week launched
Saturday, November 14th, 2009
Interfaith week was launched in style at Kingsway on Saturday. Slough’s mayor, Cllr Joginder Singh Bal officially opened a week’s programme that will include discussions and social events,films and shows, cultural events, prayers and meditations organised by Slough-based faith groups and interfaith organisations.
Mayor of Slough Cllr Joginder Singh Bal with SFPco-chairs Zafar Ali and David Sparrow at the launch
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