Communities across British Columbia celebrated World Interfaith Harmony Week (WIHW) in a variety of ways. Encouraged by official proclamations issued by the Province of British Columbia as well as several cities and municipalities, individuals and groups from a wide variety of faith traditions joined in a week of dialogue, music, food and service to one another. A number of interfaith organizations — including the Surrey Interfaith Council, Global Clergy Association, Multifaith Action Society and the United Religions Initiative — joined with individual congregations from the Muslim, Sikh, Baha’i, Jewish, Hare Krishna, Hindu and numerous Christian faiths and communities to celebrate. Dr. John Borrows, professor of law at the University of Victoria, addresses nearly 200 people at the 12th Annual World Religions Conference. Borrows was one of three Christian presenters discussing how their faith helps them find God. 1 / 4One Billion and Rising volunteers in Surrey, B.C., listened to speakers address violence against women and children prior to assembling care ...
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