WELCOME TO HARROW INTERFAITH
FAITHS IN HARMONY
Our aim is to build understanding and respect among faiths in Harrow.
Harrow Interfaith (HIF) is a voluntary organisation established in 1984. HIF consists of individuals and representatives of faith groups who fulfil the requirements of the organisation.
HARROW INTERFAITH works with the Harrow Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) and contributes to religious education and collective worship in schools. HIF encourages young people in their youth organisations, faith communities, local colleges and universities to participate in interfaith activities. HIF works to solve problems experienced by local faith communities in the practice of their religion.
We welcome people of all faiths and none.
Why promote interfaith cohesion?
Faith-based communities and places of worship have a huge part to play in keeping people of all ages protected and safe. There is a huge amount going on in all the faith-based organisations we are working with to strengthen leadership, systems, skills and practice to create safer communities of faith.
Faith communities are in a wider network of organisations involved in keeping people safe, such as local authorities, the police, the NHS and schools.
They are also part of a wider network of faith-based organisations, including those representing different religious communities.
We believe that faith communities need to look outwards and seek support and opportunities to learn from others.
Our aim is to:
- Get the foundations right by having good and well-understood policies and procedures in place
- Create clear leadership and governance structures so that everyone connected to their communities knows who to go to for help
- Ensure staff and volunteers are trained and confident so that they understand what to be aware of and how to respond to concerns or issues
2024
| DATE | EVENT | WHERE | TIME | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 10th Nov | Remembrance Sunday | Harrow Town Centre, Pedestrian precinct near HSBC Bank | 10am to 12.30pm | Please remember to wear your Poppy with pride! |
| Sun 10th Nov | Interfaith celebration | Jain World Peace Centre, 8 Elm Park Rd, Pinner HA5 3LA | 2pm to 4pm | Refreshments will be provided |
| Sun 10th Nov | The spiritual significance of Diwali with Sister Jaymini | Brahma Kumaris Centre, 65 Pound Lane, Willesden, London NW10 2HH | 5pm to 6.30pm | Refreshments will be provided |
| Mon 11th Nov | INTERFAITH WALK with Kol Chai Synagogue: St | Starts at Hatch End Telephone Exchange Building, HA5 4JS - by the H12 bus stop and ends back at the starting point | 10.15am to 1pm | Please wear suitable clothing and footwear |
| Theresas Church & All Saints Church | ||||
| Tues 12th Nov | Interfaith dialogue Buddhism | Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre, 309 Kingsbury Road, NW9 9PE | 4pm to 6pm | |
| Tues 12th Nov | The Midlands Interfaith Conference run by United Religions Initiative, UK | Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry CV1 5FB | 5pm to 9pm | HIF Chair, Gopal Bhachu to attend |
| Wed 13th Nov | Interfaith Dialogue | Mahavir Foundation, 557 Kenton Road, Harrow HA3 9RS | 10.30am to 12 noon | Refreshments will be served |
| Wed 13th Nov | Visit to Gurdwara | Brent Sikh Centre 241 Stag Lane, NW9 0EF | 12.30pm to 2pm | Langar (Lunch) will be served |
| Wed 13th Nov | Faith Leaders Covenant Launch by Brent Multi Faith Forum and Brent Council | House of Commons - Jubilee Room | 5pm to 8pm | HIF Chair, Gopal Bhachu and David Cryer to attend |
| Thurs 14th Nov | Harrow Interfaith Conference of the Interfaith Chairs from London Boroughs | Brahma Kumaris Centre, 65 Pound Lane, Willesden, London NW10 2HH | 10.30am to 3.30pm | Conference programme to follow. Lunch will be provided |
| Fri 15th Nov | Interfaith Exhibition of all faiths in Harrow | Harrow Arts Centre, The Boiler House, 171 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End HA5 4EA | Exhibitors to arrive at 9.30am for 10.30am start - ends at 2.30pm | The Exhibition will be opened by the Mayor of Harrow |
| Fri 15th Nov | Help out at Harrows Community Kitchen - food distribution | London Community Kitchen, Christchurch Ave, Harrow HA3 5BD | 3pm to 6pm | I would encourage all to make a contribution. |
| Sat 16th Nov | Annual Interfaith Service | Kol Chai Reform Jewish Community, 434 Uxbridge Road, Hatch End HA5 4RG | 10.30am to 12.30pm | Refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to admin@kolchai.org |
| Sat 16th Nov | Interfaith dialogue | BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Neasden, London NW10 8HW | 3pm to 5pm | Refreshments will be served |
| Sat 16th Nov | All Faiths Network - The ABC of Hate Speech and Freedom of Religion or Belief | 146 Queen Victoria St, London EC4V 4BY | 6.30pm to 9pm | Buffet will be served |
| Sun 17th Nov | Interfaith workshop and discussion | Zoroastrian Centre, Harrow HA2 9TL | 1.30pm to 3.30pm | Lunch will be served |
| Sun 17th Nov | The Importance of Sanctuary | Brahma Kumaris Centre, 65 Pound Lane, Willesden, London NW10 2HH | 4pm to 6pm | Langar (Lunch) will be served |
| MITZVAH DAYS | ||||
| Sun 24th Nov | Mitzvah with Kol Chai and Churches Together in Harrow | Meet at North Harrow Methodist Church HA2 6EQ | 2pm to 4pm |
Harrow Holocaust Memorial Day
Gallery
Holocaust Memorial Day. January 2024
Speaking at the Holocaust Memorial Day event on 25 January 2024.
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High Commission of India. January 2024
Chair of Harrow Interfaith, Gopaljeet S Bhachu with the Indian High Commissioner, His Excellency Mr Vikram Doraiswami. January 2024.
Interfaith Week. November 2023
Chair of Harrow Interfaith - Gopal Bhachu- in conversation with the Archbishop of Cyprus - at the Greek Church in Harrow - during Interfaith Week November 2023.
Prayers for Peace. October 2023
This is the Prayers for Peace event by Harrow Interfaith on 16th October 2023. All faith leaders spoke at this event.
Beacon Lighting ceremony for the Royal Coronation.
Chair of Harrow Interfaith, Gopal Bhachu, with the King's Deputy Lieutenant , Simon Ovens, at the Beacon Lighting ceremony on the day of the Royal Coronation.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum
Chair of Harrow Interfaith - Gopaljeet Bhachu - paying his respects at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum in New York City on 11th September 2022.
Harrow People Magazine October 2022
Chair of Harrow Interfaith - Gopaljeet Bhachu - promised to put Harrow Interfaith on the map - and here he is on the front cover of Harrow People - with our Mayor Janet Mote & the Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London Craig Haslam in October 2022.
Harrow Interfaith,
The Lodge, 64 Pinner Road,
Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 4HZ