IslingtonFaithsForum

Our hearts & prayers are with all those impacted by the tragic attack at Heaton Park Synagogue. Such acts of hatred and violence are utterly unacceptable & are in direct opposition to everything we believe in. We stand together in calling for unity, peace & mutual understanding.

Along with all lay people and faith leaders of good will, we pray for a rapid end to the wars and famines around the world and we especially pray for an end to the war on Gaza.

Our sympathy to all Catholics on the death of Pope Francis. He was a man whose work for peace, humility and concern for the poor and the environment made him an influential presence across denominations and faiths. He leaves a powerful legacy for all. May his soul rest in peace.

For those of you who would like to see our YOUTH DEBATE 2024 video: islingtonfaithsforum.org.uk/?p=1165 MANY THANKS ❤️ to all contributors (listed at end of the video) @mwh @WesleysChapel @CYProjectLDN @stmaryhr @FPMosque @sgiuk and to our funder Young Islington @IslingtonBC🙏

We were thrilled to host a Health & Wellbeing event at our center, supported by incredible organisations who partnered with us to make it a success. A wonderful day of wellness, connection, and community!

Young people debating “Can religious faith reduce violence and hate in a secular world?” @ the Youth Debate 2024. Discussing causes of hate/violence ... and finding humanity, working for peace & sharing values. Everyone of faith & none working together for the common good, wow❤️

Congratulations to Pro Touch for winning the Peace Cup Football Tournament 2024 and The Gardens as runners up! A fantastic day with highly competitive football and 13 teams. Big thanks to LBI TYS/Young Islington, Access to Sports Project, GLL, @AFCCommunity and Cllr Chapman! ❤️⚽️

Signed by: Cllr Kaya Comer-Schwartz: @KayaJunction Cllr Matt Nathan: @MattNSocialist Cllr Benali Hamdache: @greenbenali Islington Faiths Forum: @IFForum1 Emily Thornberry MP: @EmilyThornberry Jeremy Corbyn MP: @jeremycorbyn (7/8)

Today we stand together as one community and one Islington on the anniversary of the Finsbury Park terror attack of 19 June 2017. We remember Makram Ali, a local husband, father and grandfather who lost his life in the attack, and the many people who were injured and harmed. 1/2

🏆Anne Cartwright has received a Mayor’s Civic Award tonight for her work at Manna drop-in centre at St Stephens Church Canonbury, supporting people who are vulnerable, marginalised, or experiencing homelessness.

If you'd like to see the video of our last Youth Debate on CLIMATE CHANGE - Perspectives from different Faiths & Beliefs, please visit: islingtonfaithsforum.org.uk/?p=1105 BIG Thanks to all those involved @IslingtonYC @CYProjectLDN @Lifthub @IslingtonBC @Mwh_London @sgi_info

I was proud to speak at tonight’s menorah lighting at Islington Green to mark the last night of Hanukkah. The vandalism of the menorah lights this morning was a disgraceful hate crime and isn’t welcome in Islington. I’m proud that our community showed that this evening

@ChabadIslington @MPSIslington No place for hate - a statement in response to attack on Islington menorah lights @KayaJunction, Leader of Islington Council: “We are utterly appalled at the attack on the menorah lights at Islington Green today." Full statement: islington.media/news/no-place-…

Let us know what needs to change! Our next Safer Spaces Walk and Talk takes place on Friday the 24th November, outside the N4 Library, 26 Blackstock Road, London N4 2JF, between 1430-1630.

Come & listen to young people debating about Climate Change on Wed 15th November from 6pm @Lifthub everyone welcome – more info below. Free food & drinks @IslingtonBC @CYProjectLDN @IFForum1 @kayjunction @IslingtonLife @abbey_jon @MichelleNgongo @ICoS_Islington

To mark #IslamophobiaAwarenessMonth, we, alongside our local faith and community partners @IFForum1 @FPMosque @Mwh_London stand together to reiterate that any form of hate crime will not be tolerated: orlo.uk/PceqU

Great thanks to @CityBridgeFndn for funding our consortium Bridging Divides project @IFForum1 @Praxis_Projects @Mwh_London to deliver community welfare, immigration support + capacity building in the Finsbury Park area. Thanks also @IslingtonBC @hackneycouncil & many VCS groups!

People from different backgrounds and faiths said prayers and lit candles as symbols of peace, before standing in silence together. The vigil was jointly organised by Islington Faiths Forum, Islington Hate Crime Forum and @IslingtonBC

People from across Islington came together in unity tonight for a silent peace vigil at Islington Green. The vigil was in support of all members of the community in Islington who have been affected by the crisis in the Middle East.

Thank you to @IslingtonMayor for hosting IFF Trustees yesterday evening at Islington Town Hall, a good meeting!