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Free event during WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK in London
Wednesday 1 February 2012 at 12.30pm (to 5pm)
at London Central Mosque, 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG
An interfaith experience co-sponsored by the International Association for Religious Freedom, Religions for Peace, United Religions Initiative, and WCF
Speaking from their own tradition:
Rabbi Jackie Tabick, Rev Peter Owen Jones, and Imam Abduljalil Sajid,
Yann Lovelock (Buddhist), Ajit Singh MBE (Sikh) and Kiran Bali MBE (Hindu)
Please e-mail David Horner at dvd.horner@googlemail.com or
the World Congress of Faiths office if you are coming.
Following a proposal by King Abdullah of Jordan, the United Nations General Assembly has designated the First Week in February as a time to promote World Interfaith Harmony.
At a Peace Garden in Southern England, are these words "FROM HATE TO LOVE FROM WAR TO PEACE" To end the cycle of hate and anger, we need to work at "Forgiveness, Compassion, and Oneness". This is the theme of this free event in London.
In addition to governmental representatives, all can play a role in helping to heal the major problems of the world. This event brings together representatives of six major religions and also four World Interfaith Organisations. The common theme is "Healing the World". In the words of M.L. King, Jr, each of us knows "I cannot afford the luxury of hate."
We are all on the Great Ship EARTH. And as the EARTH is torn by wars and rage, we know the wisdom of other words of King, "Either we shall live together as brothers or we shall perish together as fools."
In our families, through taking responsibility for our thoughts, words, and deeds, we seek win-win strategies for those involved, through willingness to compromise, share and avoid harm. But in community and society level, we often ignore the win-win strategies. Interfaith Harmony is the tuning in to one another so that all have a chance to be WINNERS.
There is a tendency to adopt a position based on whether we are in a win-position or a loss-position.
For example, if we are poor then we might believe poverty can predominantly alleviated by taking from the rich, if we are benefiting from material progress then we might believe a compromised environment can be the inevitable result, and if we are in a dominant position in society then we might believe the selfish nature of humankind can be inconsistent with societal well-being.
Can we learn to treat individuals in communities and society as if they are our family members? Can Individuals and Religions cooperate with one another and with Governments, to achieve a win-win approach where everybody benefits?
"We all seek our separate peace, but we have to make peace together."
After a brief tour led by Omar Saddique of the Mosque,
Rev Dr. Alan Race will introduce the panellists from the Abrahamic Traditions:
Rabbi Jackie Tabick, Chair of the World Congress of Faiths, then Rev. Peter Owen Jones, famous for his BBC programme, "Around the World in 80 Faiths" and Imam Abduljalil Sajid, Chairman Muslim Council for Religious and Racial Harmony UK & President Religions for Peace UK.
Questions from those attending will be invited.
There will be breaks both for tea and for Moslem Prayer. Those who wish may take off their shoes and enter the Mosque to observe or to pray.
The second panel will be from the Dharmic Traditions of India and East Asia.
Yann Lovelock (Buddhist) will chair with the presenters, Ajit Singh MBE (Sikh) and Kiran Bali MBE (Hindu), CEO of United Religions Initiative, UK. Yann Lovelock is the author of a significant article on the Dharmic traditions. A summary will be available at the conference. It may also be found on David Horner of Religions for Peace will give the closing thanks at the end of the day.
Dr. Richard Boeke, Chair of the British Chapter of the International Association for Religious Freedom www.IARF.net is coordinator of the conference. All who wish to attend are urged to register with Tony Reese admin@worldfaiths.org or with David Horner dvd.horner@googlemail.com
For more information contact Feargus O'Connor ggunirev@aol.com or Richard Boeke r.boeke@virgin.net / 01403 257 801
Interfaith breakfasts and lunches being held locally.
Let us know if you are organising anything during this week and we will publish it here.
Invitation:
Come and share breakfast with friends of faith
anytime between 8am and 10am
Date & Time:
Thursday 2 February 2012 (8am to 10am)
Location:
Streatham Friends Meeting House, Redlands Way, London SW2 3LU
Event Sponsors:
The World Congress of Faiths and Faiths Together in Lambeth
Contact: Alan Gadd
Email: alangadd@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 07889 221 847
Tour followed by lunch and dialogue with Canon Andrew Bishop and chaplains of the University of Surrey
Discussion of proposed new Interfaith Centre
11:30 Arrive and tour of Guilford Cathedral.
12:15 Drive to campus car park
Brief walking tour including proposed site of Multifaith Centre.
1:00 Lunch and discussion
3:00 Adjourn
Reservations necessary - Please advise us if you wish to come
at the London Interfaith Centre, 125 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6RG
Starting at 5pm - refreshments at 6pm, then from 6.45pm to 8pm:
An evening service at St Martin in the Fields to pray, at the start of the Olympic Games, for an increase in international and interfaith friendship.
Members of different faiths will participate in the service, to which everyone is welcome.
Please advise us if you wish to come
Golders Green Unitarian Church
31 Hoop Lane, Golders Green, London NW11 8BS
Global Retreat Centre, Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, OX44 9PG
A quiet day to recharge our batteris to face the coming winter, words of inspiration from the different faiths, surrounded by companionable silences and wonderful company
Further details will be posted here.
7.30pm at Global Cooperation House, 65-69 Pound Lane, London NW9 2HH
We will be showing films from the interfaith scene
Further details will be posted here
To see other Interfaith events - click here
Our 2012 leaflet is available here.
Please circulate it as widely as you can.
If you need printed copies, just ask.
Healing The World
Oneness & CompassionDownload this poster and print it to advertise this event .... › › › › › ›
Free event during WORLD INTERFAITH HARMONY WEEK in London
Wednesday 1 February 2012 at 12.30pm (to 5pm)
at London Central Mosque, 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG
An interfaith experience co-sponsored by the International Association for Religious Freedom, Religions for Peace, United Religions Initiative, and WCF
Speaking from their own tradition:
Rabbi Jackie Tabick, Rev Peter Owen Jones, and Imam Abduljalil Sajid,
Yann Lovelock (Buddhist), Ajit Singh MBE (Sikh) and Kiran Bali MBE (Hindu)
Please e-mail David Horner at dvd.horner@googlemail.com or
the World Congress of Faiths office if you are coming.
Following a proposal by King Abdullah of Jordan, the United Nations General Assembly has designated the First Week in February as a time to promote World Interfaith Harmony.
At a Peace Garden in Southern England, are these words "FROM HATE TO LOVE FROM WAR TO PEACE" To end the cycle of hate and anger, we need to work at "Forgiveness, Compassion, and Oneness". This is the theme of this free event in London.
In addition to governmental representatives, all can play a role in helping to heal the major problems of the world. This event brings together representatives of six major religions and also four World Interfaith Organisations. The common theme is "Healing the World". In the words of M.L. King, Jr, each of us knows "I cannot afford the luxury of hate."
We are all on the Great Ship EARTH. And as the EARTH is torn by wars and rage, we know the wisdom of other words of King, "Either we shall live together as brothers or we shall perish together as fools."
In our families, through taking responsibility for our thoughts, words, and deeds, we seek win-win strategies for those involved, through willingness to compromise, share and avoid harm. But in community and society level, we often ignore the win-win strategies. Interfaith Harmony is the tuning in to one another so that all have a chance to be WINNERS.
There is a tendency to adopt a position based on whether we are in a win-position or a loss-position.
For example, if we are poor then we might believe poverty can predominantly alleviated by taking from the rich, if we are benefiting from material progress then we might believe a compromised environment can be the inevitable result, and if we are in a dominant position in society then we might believe the selfish nature of humankind can be inconsistent with societal well-being.
Can we learn to treat individuals in communities and society as if they are our family members? Can Individuals and Religions cooperate with one another and with Governments, to achieve a win-win approach where everybody benefits?
"We all seek our separate peace, but we have to make peace together."
After a brief tour led by Omar Saddique of the Mosque,
Rev Dr. Alan Race will introduce the panellists from the Abrahamic Traditions:
Rabbi Jackie Tabick, Chair of the World Congress of Faiths, then Rev. Peter Owen Jones, famous for his BBC programme, "Around the World in 80 Faiths" and Imam Abduljalil Sajid, Chairman Muslim Council for Religious and Racial Harmony UK & President Religions for Peace UK.
Questions from those attending will be invited.
There will be breaks both for tea and for Moslem Prayer. Those who wish may take off their shoes and enter the Mosque to observe or to pray.
The second panel will be from the Dharmic Traditions of India and East Asia.
Yann Lovelock (Buddhist) will chair with the presenters, Ajit Singh MBE (Sikh) and Kiran Bali MBE (Hindu), CEO of United Religions Initiative, UK. Yann Lovelock is the author of a significant article on the Dharmic traditions. A summary will be available at the conference. It may also be found on David Horner of Religions for Peace will give the closing thanks at the end of the day.
Dr. Richard Boeke, Chair of the British Chapter of the International Association for Religious Freedom www.IARF.net is coordinator of the conference. All who wish to attend are urged to register with Tony Reese admin@worldfaiths.org or with David Horner dvd.horner@googlemail.com
For more information contact Feargus O'Connor ggunirev@aol.com or Richard Boeke r.boeke@virgin.net / 01403 257 801
World Interfaith Harmony Week
1 - 7 February 2012Interfaith breakfasts and lunches being held locally.
Let us know if you are organising anything during this week and we will publish it here.
World Interfaith Harmony Breakfast
Invitation:
Come and share breakfast with friends of faith
anytime between 8am and 10am
Date & Time:
Thursday 2 February 2012 (8am to 10am)
Location:
Streatham Friends Meeting House, Redlands Way, London SW2 3LU
Event Sponsors:
The World Congress of Faiths and Faiths Together in Lambeth
Contact: Alan Gadd
Email: alangadd@yahoo.co.uk
Telephone: 07889 221 847
Tour of Guildford Cathedral
Wednesday 14 MarchTour followed by lunch and dialogue with Canon Andrew Bishop and chaplains of the University of Surrey
Discussion of proposed new Interfaith Centre
11:30 Arrive and tour of Guilford Cathedral.
12:15 Drive to campus car park
Brief walking tour including proposed site of Multifaith Centre.
1:00 Lunch and discussion
3:00 Adjourn
Reservations necessary - Please advise us if you wish to come
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Wednesday 2 Mayat the London Interfaith Centre, 125 Salusbury Road, London NW6 6RG
Starting at 5pm - refreshments at 6pm, then from 6.45pm to 8pm:
Economic Justice - what should people of faith be doing?
Workshops to explore this question in the World ReligionsGO FOR THE GOLDEN RULE
Sunday 22 July at 6.30pmAn evening service at St Martin in the Fields to pray, at the start of the Olympic Games, for an increase in international and interfaith friendship.
Members of different faiths will participate in the service, to which everyone is welcome.
Please advise us if you wish to come
Our Ninth Interfaith Service in Celebration of Animals
Sunday 2 September at 3pmGolders Green Unitarian Church
31 Hoop Lane, Golders Green, London NW11 8BS
Retreat to Oxford
Wednesday 3 OctoberGlobal Retreat Centre, Nuneham Park, Nuneham Courtenay, OX44 9PG
A quiet day to recharge our batteris to face the coming winter, words of inspiration from the different faiths, surrounded by companionable silences and wonderful company
Further details will be posted here.
Annual Younghusband Meeting
Wednesday 5 December7.30pm at Global Cooperation House, 65-69 Pound Lane, London NW9 2HH
We will be showing films from the interfaith scene
Further details will be posted here
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Our 2012 brochure is now available ......