Westworth United Church presents a Lenten study on Islam and Christianity to help participants better understand the practices and beliefs of Islam in dialogue with Christianity. Each session will be presented by leaders in the Winnipeg Christian and Muslim communities.
All sessions held at Westworth United Church, 1750 Grosvenor Avenue, Winnipeg from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Schedule – New date for two sessions
February 22nd
Speaker: Omar Siddiqui
Fundamentals of Islam in Worship and Action: Misconceptions & Truths
February 29th
Speakers: Idris Knapp, Karl Koop – Change of date for this session Jesus and Interfaith Relations: Comparative Islamic and Christian Views
March 7th
Speakers: Ismael Muktar, Arthur Walker-Jones – Change of date for this session
How to Read Scripture: the Qur’an and the Bible
Including: How to read difficult passages
How scripture deals with violence and justice in today’s context
March 14th
Speakers: Shahina Siddiqui, Jane Barter
Women’s Status and Dress in Islam and Christianity
Historic and Cultural Variations
March 22nd
Speakers: Nilufer Rahman, Anisa Isse, Stan Mckay, Louise Champagne,Tessa Blaikie Whitecloud, Steve Plenert
In Solidarity We Act
Addressing Issues of Hate, Violence, Racism, and Colonization
To assist in planning, please advise if you will be attending by emailing office@westworth.ca or calling 204-489-6974 ext. 20 by February 17th, if possible (later deciders – come anyway!)
Supported by a grant awarded by the Living Spirit Fund of the United Church of Canada Foundation
