Learn and connect this Inter Faith Week

Next week, Sunday 10 to Sunday 17 November, join the Richmond Faith and Belief Forum and others within our community at events to celebrate diversity, unity and different faiths and beliefs.

Inter Faith Week aims to open inter faith activity to a wider audience and promote understanding of different faiths’ teachings and practices, highlighting both unique features and common ground to foster good relations.

Events

Locally, there are a couple opportunities to learn more and participate in rich discussions. 

Understanding Islam with Dr Chris Hewer

Faithful Friends, a local group based in Ham and Kingston, is hosting a free one day course at The Vicarage on Ormond Road. Dr Chris Hewer will guide attendees through the rich history, core beliefs, and cultural practices of Islam. With a background in Christian theology, education, Islamic studies, and interfaith studies, Dr Hewer has worked extensively in the field of Muslims in Britain and Christian-Muslim relations. Come along for a day of learning and meaningful dialogue.

Event details: 

• Date: Monday 11 November 2024
• Time: 10am to 4pm
• Location: The Vicarage, Ormand Rd, Richmond, TW10 6TH 

To register or for more information, please contact the organiser at dianamills31@gmail.com.

People of Faith: A Young Adult Dialogue 

Organised by St Marys University, this event invites all 18 to 35 year olds from all faiths to come along and listen to speakers from the Christian, Muslim and Jewish religions as they share their beliefs and hopes for the role faith can play in contemporary society. There will also be an opportunity to dialogue with one another, sharing the joys and challenges of being a young person of faith. Refreshments will be provided.

Event details: 

• Date: Tuesday 12 November, 2024
• Time: 5.30 to 7pm
• Location: D121, Waldegrave Suite, St Marys University, Twickenham 

Book tickets to people of faith

This event will lead into a book launch from 7 to 8.30pm for Professor Peter Tyler’s new book: Dialogues, Disputes and Dreams among Jews, Christians and Muslims (St Mary’s University Press). All attendees at the young adult dialogue are also invited to stay for the book launch.

Healing music screening

The Richmond Faith and Belief Forum invites interested residents to join the neighbouring Hanuman Hindu Temple for an evening of connection and healing.

Hanuman Hindu Temple is partnering with Hounslow Friends of Faith to host a video screening of healing music to celebrate Inter Faith Week. Jitubhai Dave, trustee and Vedic priest of the temple, will give an introduction to the healing power of music.

Event details: 

• Date: Wednesday 13 November, 2024
• Time: 6.15 to 7.30pm
• Location: Hanuman Hindu Temple, TW8 8NQ

To register or for more information, please contact the organiser at mail@dycuk.org.