Easter & Rev. Sun Myung Moon
As Easter approaches, we recall the moment Jesus appeared to True Father on Easter Morning in 1935. This significant encounter set Rev. Sun Myung Moon on the path toward fulfilling Heaven’s Will. Easter Sunday, also known as Resurrection Sunday, is a Christian holiday that commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, as described […]
London Interfaith Fun Run Reunites Communities for a Summer of Togetherness
Members of our community took part in the London Interfaith Fun Run which brought together hundreds of individuals from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. On Sunday, September 3rd, at StoneX Stadium, for the third consecutive year, the event harnessed the unifying power of sports to create an enjoyable community-driven experience that encouraged physical activity, supported local […]
Our Global Community: London Mosque Re-opens After 2015 Fire Damage
The Baitul Futuh Mosque, the biggest in western Europe, reopened 8 years after it was badly damaged by a fire. Members of our community took part in the opening ceremony to show support and build connections. Hundreds of people visited the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden for the inauguration of the new complex and the […]
Our Global Community: The Hajj (Annual Pilgrimage To Mecca)
In this week’s look at our global communities across the world, we look into the Hajj, which is the annual pilgrimage made by Muslims to the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Every year, millions of Muslims from across the globe travel to Mecca from wherever they live. The pilgrimage takes place during Dhu’al-Hijjah, the […]
Our Global Community: The Meaning Of St. Patrick’s Day
In this week’s Our Global Community article series, we look into the meaning of St. Patrick’s Day, which is celebrated annually on March 17th, the anniversary of the saint’s death. The Irish have observed St. Patrick’s Day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years. The celebration, which falls during the Christian season of Lent, […]
Our Global Community: World Religion Day
This Sunday (16th) is World Religion Day, a day that is annually marked by many religious organisations around the world as a way to encourage interfaith, understanding and tolerance. World Religion Day is a concept that comes from the Bahá’í faith. An important belief in their faith is that the major religions in the world […]
Our Global Community: The True Meaning Of Christmas
It is that time of the year once again. December has arrived and with it all the joys of Christmas. But it is good to remind ourselves, what is the true meaning of Christmas? It is easy to get caught up with Christmas. The gifts under the Christmas tree, turkey dinners with family and friends […]
Our Global Community: What is Hanukkah And Why Is It Celebrated?
Across the UK and around the world, Jewish adults and children celebrate the Jewish festival of lights called Hanukkah – filled with doughnut-eating, candle-lighting and plenty of celebrations. Hanukkah (or Chanukah in Hebrew) is an eight-day festival – known as the festival of lights – that is one of the most important times in the […]
Our Global Community: The Jewish Festival Of Sukkot
This week (Monday 20th – Monday 27th) Jews around the world celebrate the festival of Sukkot; a holiday for giving thanks for many things, like food, shelter and harvest. Sukkot, pronounced “sook-koht” or “sook-kuss”, is a week-long Jewish holiday which takes place during the autumn. season. The festival is similar to Thanksgiving, with Jews giving […]
What We Can Take Away And Remember From England’s Euro 2020 Run
Strong leaders led the England National Football team to the Euro 2020 final and while it did not come home this time around, there is a great deal to take away from England’s football journey over the past few weeks. England’s Euro 2020 run ended in heartbreak as we lost to Italy on penalties. However, […]