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Directory of Faiths of Directory Directory of Faiths in Westminster Directory of Faiths in Westminster Contents Page Introduction The City of Westminster has a thriving collection of faith Introduction by Cllr Carolyn Keen 2 communities and is recognised as one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse boroughs in the Country. A significant number of How to use this directory 3 our places of worship are not only used by local residents but are visited by thousands of people from across the world Acknowledgements 3 every year. Faith Organisation Entries by Religion Never before has the need for interfaith co-operation and dialogue been greater. The Westminster Faith Exchange (our local interfaith Baha’i 4 body), under the guidance of its recently formed Executive Committee, is developing an annual programme of activities that Buddhism 6 aim to encourage greater interfaith dialogue, understanding, and co-operation in the City. Christianity 8 I hope that Westminster’s faith communities, residents and visitors Hinduism 24 will find this updated directory a useful source of information and use it to help them in their knowledge and understanding of this Interfaith Organisations 26 City’s faiths. Islam 30 Jainism 34 Judaism 36 Councillor Carolyn Keen Sikhism 40 Chairman Westminster Faith Exchange Zoroastrianism 42 Index of venues/organisations 44 Index of venues/organisations by ward 46 1 2 Baha’i Organisation of Directory & How to use it Directory of Faiths in Westminster The Baha’i Faith has three The Directory is divided into 10 chapters, one for each of the underlying principles, that there is nine religions represented in Westminster and one for interfaith one God, that this God has been the entries. The chapters are organised alphabetically based on the name of each religion (i.e. Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian etc.). Each inspiration for all the major religions chapter is introduced by a statement of belief of the particular that have appeared in history, and religion. The faith organisations are then listed in alphabetical that mankind is one family. order by name within each chapter. With respect to the Christian section, where the information has been provided, the This God has been known by many Christian denomination is shown under the name of each listed names in history, including Jehovah, organisation. Allah, Brahma, etc. Baha’is believe there is one reality behind these Please note that in some cases where a religion (e.g. Sikhism; names and that Moses, Krishna, Zoroastrianism) has no place of worship or centre in Zoroaster, Buddha, Jesus and Westminster, the details of the nearest place of worship elsewhere in London are included. Muhammad were all inspired by this one God. Baha’u’llah, the founding All of the faith organisations with an entry in the Directory are prophet of the Baha’i Faith, is listed alphabetically by name in the Index. There is also a second recognised by the Baha’is as God’s index, which provides a listing of entries by ward. prophet for this day. We hope you will make use of the listing by ward index in Baha’i Faith The idea of unity of humankind is order to identify the other places of worship/faith based in Westminster also fundamental to Baha’i belief. organisations near you so that you can make local However, the diversity of humanity connections with all the diverse faith groups in your area. in terms of race, ethnicity and Acknowledgements religious belief is also something to We would like to thank the faith organisations in Westminster be appreciated, just as the diversity for their help in providing the information included in this of colour, fragrance and variety of directory. flowers in a garden add to the beauty of that garden. Disclaimer Note that the Directory cannot claim to be fully comprehensive Baha’is believe in the independent in terms of its coverage of faith organisations in Westminster investigation of truth, the equality Directory of Faiths of Directory and it is possible that some organisations have been missed. We of men and women, that science and would hope to include any missed organisations when the religion should “go hand in hand” directory is next updated. and the need for an international legislature to govern world affairs. Praying daily and reflecting on the scriptures are important to Baha’i spiritual life, as is service to others. 3 Buddhism Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i Directory of Faiths in Westminster The Buddha’s teaching distinguishes (Westminster Baha’i Community) itself by its reasoned view of reality. 27 Rutland Gate Mental process is discrete from SW7 1PD materiality but intensely bound up Contact The Secretary Baha’i Tel 020 7584 2566 with it as a prime conditioning Fax 020 7584 9402 factor. Website www.bahai.org.uk Services Devotional meetings and All that we are discussion evenings for Enquirers take Is the result of what we have place on a regular basis. A Tranquility thought; Zone (meditative readings from sacred We are founded on our past writings with music) is held regularly at thoughts, Maria Assumpta Centre in 23 Kingston We are made of those thoughts. Square, W8. Regular Children’s classes are Our thoughts are the matrix also held. Baha’is run a World Citizenship From which we spring. programme for schools. (Dhammapada 1) The quality of originating thoughts determine the quality of their Buddhism mental and bodily resultants in Westminster (kharma). Life is a series of fleeting processes, insubstantial and unsatisfactory in themselves. When confusion is dismissed the processes of life are seen clearly (nirvana). This position is reached by recognising and then penetrating Four Noble Truths: the recognition of unsatisfactoriness of mental and material states, and how they arise from affinity and attraction to past states; and penetration of how one can unwind the process within oneself, and the Eightfold Path practised for this purpose. Directory of Faiths in Westminster 5 Baha’i Christianity British Buddhist Association (The) International Buddhist Progress Society Directory of Faiths in Westminster Although there are many different 11 Biddulph Road (UK) (IBPS, UK) denominations within Christianity W9 1JA London Fo Guang Temple, they all share the same main beliefs. Contact A Haviland-Nye, Director 84 Margaret Street They believe in and worship the one Initial contact W1W 8TD God who they can come to know in Please telephone for an Contact Chuen Yann appointment. Tel 020 7636 8394 three ways (the Trinity): Tel 020 7286 5575 Fax 020 7580 6220 Buddhism Fax 020 7289 5545 Email [email protected] • the Father, who is beyond all Services Educational and religious Website www.ibps.org.uk things, created all things and meditation, teachings of Buddha, retreats Services Sunday Service 10:30 -12:30, constantly guides and sustains all both in London and outside, discussion temple open Monday - Thursday 9:00 - his creation; forums 17:00. Offer courses in yoga, Meditation, • the Son, Jesus Christ, God who The British Buddhist Association promotes children courses and many others. Also became human, whose teaching Educational, religious and meditation provide counselling and life we follow and by whose aspects of the Buddha’s teaching at death and resurrection we are evening and weekend sessions both in London Fo Guang Shan- Temple London and at country retreats, to 84 Margaret Street freed from sin and given eternal augment private study and practice. The W1W 8TD life; BBA is non-sectarian and seeks to express Tel 020 7636 8394 • the Spirit, the enabler, the religious devotion and discipline in ways Fax 020 7580 6220 presence of God within us and the suitable to Western practitioners. Email [email protected] Christianity world, God’s inspiration, power Website www.ibps.org.uk in Westminster and strength. Buddhist Society (The ) Services Opening hours from 9:00 till 58 Eccleston Square 17:00 except Fridays, every Sunday there The holy book for Christians is the SW1V 1PH is a chanting session from 10:30 - 12:30 Bible, made up of a selection of the Contact Louise Marchant Hebrew scriptures (the Old Tel 020 7834 5858 West London Buddhist Centre Fax 020 7976 5238 94 Westbourne Park Villas Testament), of Gospels telling of the Email [email protected] London W2 3EB life and teaching of Jesus and of Website www.thebuddhistsociety.org Contact inananda – Chairman letters from early Christian leaders Services Religious education, awareness Tel 020 7727 9382 containing teaching about Christian raising, correspondence courses on Email life and faith. Buddhism, residential summer school, [email protected] interfaith activities, Buddhist Library and Website Christianity is expressed through Buddhist Classes and courses www.westlondonbuddhistcentre.com worship and mission, private prayer, Services Meditation courses, Buddhism and service to others and lives led classes, Saturday Morning Drop in Class, to the glory of God. These Yoga classes, retreats and special events. expressions have many different forms and styles. Directory of Faiths in Westminster7 Buddhism American Church (The) Assemblies of God Church Cardinal Hume Centre Churches Together in Westminster Christianity Denomination Interdenominational Denomination Pentecostal 3-7 Arneway Street 68A Ebury Street 79A Tottenham Court Road 141 Harrow Road SW1P 2PG SW1W 9QD W1T 4TD W2 1JP Contact Gareth Farmer Contact Janet Whiting - Chair Contact Miranda McDonald Tel 020 8992 5627 Tel 020 7222 1602 Tel 020 7580 2791 Tel 020 7580 2791 Email [email protected] Fax

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