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Strengthening Interfaith Bridges

Strengthening Interfaith Bridges. In Burnaby. BIPT Interfaith Projects. Two recent inter-faith projects: Funded by EmbraceBC Aim to explore role of faith and inter-faith in settlement process for newcomers & to make Burnaby a more welcoming and inclusive community for everyone.

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Strengthening Interfaith Bridges

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  1. Strengthening Interfaith Bridges In Burnaby

  2. BIPT Interfaith Projects • Two recent inter-faith projects: • Funded by EmbraceBC • Aim to explore role of faith and inter-faith in settlement process for newcomers & to make Burnaby a more welcoming and inclusive community for everyone

  3. Sharing Experiences and Building Bridges • Project findings (survey, focus groups & dialogue) indicated: • A strong interest in continuing the discussion about the value of faith in the settlement process • The importance of including members of all faith communities in the dialogue • The need to build trust between & among participants as we address increasingly complex issues together

  4. Strengthening Interfaith Bridges Goal To continue to develop faith community leadership and to build understanding and support for ongoing inter-faith work in Burnaby

  5. Strengthening Interfaith Bridges • Involves: • Creating a community-based/faith-based Advisory Committee to guide the project • 3 small community dialogue sessions – November, February, April • 3-5 newsletters to share information about project & other faith-related activities in Burnaby • 1 community forum – May/June 2013

  6. 1st Community Dialogue • November 29 / 5:30 -7:30 pm • Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway) • FREE and open to all • Registration required: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/C7HRNBH • Theme “Questions of Faith”

  7. We need your help! • Talk about the project to your clients and participants • Think about becoming involved yourself • Help spread the word to your friends and family

  8. For More Information • Read the newsletter • Visit www.bipt.ca • Email Project Coordinator Jan Taylor at jantaylor@shaw.ca

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