Author: Barbara McIntivey
A packed meeting on 16th November heard of ways to respond to refugees from war and oppression. Tom Gillum, vicar of St John’s and St Mary’s Churches in Isleworth, described a recent visit to Amman…
Inter Faith Week takes place this year between 13 – 20th November. There are a number of exciting events taking place across the borough. Monday 14th The trustees of Gurdwara Guru Singh Sabha Hounslow TW3…
Many faith groups and others in the borough are concerned about the plight of refugees and are doing what they can to respond. Some have made collections for refugees in Calais. Others are considering sponsoring…
Over 30 women shared hymns, songs and chants from their faith traditions at a gathering in Feltham on 6th August. Interesting connections in practice were found. Many songs offered praise to God, and gave a…
Human beings are naturally spiritual, so research shows, and demonstrate this in many different ways, formal and informal. Understanding the different ways this is expressed and how cooperation is necessary between faiths is essential for…
Press Release 3 July 2016 Faith groups pledge to build bridges. In the wake of the EU Referendum, Hounslow Friends of Faith have made this statement: “Hounslow Friends of Faith (HFOF) at their meeting…
Well over 50 people enjoyed brilliant sunshine as they took part in HFOF’s annual Walk of Peace and Friendship on 5th June 2016. The route comprised four places of worship in Hounslow, visiting Muslim, Christian,…
50 people representing a wide range of faith communities came together on 11th April 2016 and shared the joys and challenges of meeting some of the social needs in the borough at this stimulating conference…
Hounslow Friends of Faith are very pained by the recent incidents of deaths as a result of religious intolerance. In addition to the outrage in nearby Brussels, there have been other attacks – in Turkey…
The start of Jewish Chanukah or the Festival of Lights was celebrated on 6th December at a well attended gathering in Isleworth. Members of the local Orthodox and Liberal Jewish community explained the history and…