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.


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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.

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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.

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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.

opening-1Mayor of Slough Cllr Joginder Singh Bal with SFPco-chairs Zafar Ali and David Sparrow at the launch

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