Faith to Faith: Why Pray?
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Interfaith Glasgow and St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art invite you to the next event in our interfaith dialogue series "Faith to Faith."
Prayer is central to devotion and worship in many world religions. But what difference does prayer make in the daily life of a believer? What does it mean to communicate with the Divine?
At this dialogue event we will hear from three speakers from the Christian, Muslim and Sikh faiths who each play a prominent role in their community here in Glasgow. They will share their experiences and reflections on rich and diverse traditions of prayer. What are the challenges and expectations that come with prayer? Whatever similarities and differences you expect to see across these traditions, we guarantee you'll learn something new!
You'll be greeted with a cuppa, and will have the chance to ask questions and engage in conversation with people from different backgrounds. Come along and share your own thoughts on prayer and learn about the experiences of others.
People of all faiths and none are welcome!
Speakers:
Maggie McTernan, Priest in the Scottish Episcopal Church
Maggie is a priest in the Scottish Episcopal Church, serving at St Mary's Cathedral, Great Western Road. Maggie is a non-stipendiary priest - this means that she serves as a volunteer in the church, and works in a secular job during the week. Maggie has worked in social work and community work, and she currently manages the constituency office for a member of parliament.
Maggie is going to talk about the liturgical tradition of prayer in the Scottish Episcopal Church, and how prayer forms the worshipping community. She will also talk about her own personal habits of prayer, with its frustrations and joys.
Jag Bhandal, General Secretary at Central Gurdwara Glasgow
Jag is the General Secretary at Central Gurdwara Glasgow. He is a financial advisor/partner working with St. James's Place Wealth Management. He became a baptised Sikh 10 years ago, and helps out with tours at Gurdwara Glasgow - this includes working with corporate firms, schools and supporting interfaith engagement.
Jag is going to talk about the importance of meditation in Sikh tradition, and why this is integral to a Sikh's way of life.
Rizy Mohammed, producer and presenter for Radio Awaz fm
Rizy Mohammed is a Muslim producer and presenter for Radio Awaz fm. An important part of his work has focused on the legalities and practicalities of Islamic funerals and burials and has with worked relevant agencies, including and the Scottish Government, on requirements for burial according to Muslim belief and practise. Rizy has also contributed to many charity events as well as programmes for Islam Awareness Week and Scottish Interfaith Week across the city and beyond.
Rizy will be talking about the supplication and the daily prayers which are compulsory for all Muslims. He will talk about what Muslims believe to be the source of the prayers and how they were conveyed.