Directory of Faiths in Westminster · Services ... London Fo Guang Shan- Temple 84 Margaret Street...

Contents Page

Introduction by Cllr Carolyn Keen 2

How to use this directory 3

Acknowledgements 3

Faith Organisation Entries by Religion

Baha’i 4

Buddhism 6

Christianity 8

Hinduism 24

Interfaith Organisations 26

Islam 30

Jainism 34

Judaism 36

Sikhism 40

Zoroastrianism 42

Index of venues/organisations 44

Index of venues/organisations by ward 46

IntroductionThe City of Westminster has a thriving collection of faithcommunities and is recognised as one of the most ethnically andreligiously diverse boroughs in the Country. A significant number ofour places of worship are not only used by local residents but arevisited by thousands of people from across the world every year.

Never before has the need for interfaith co-operation and dialoguebeen greater. The Westminster Faith Exchange (our local interfaithbody), under the guidance of its recently formed ExecutiveCommittee, is developing an annual programme of activities thataim to encourage greater interfaith dialogue, understanding, and co-operation in the City.

I hope that Westminster’s faith communities, residents and visitorswill find this updated directory a useful source of information anduse it to help them in their knowledge and understanding of thisCity’s faiths.

Councillor Carolyn KeenChairmanWestminster Faith Exchange

1 2

Directory of Faiths in WestminsterDirectory of Faiths in WestminsterDirectory of Faiths

Baha’iBaha’i Faithin Westminster

The Baha’i Faith has threeunderlying principles, that there isone God, that this God has been theinspiration for all the major religionsthat have appeared in history, andthat mankind is one family.

This God has been known by manynames in history, including Jehovah,Allah, Brahma, etc. Baha’is believethere is one reality behind thesenames and that Moses, Krishna,Zoroaster, Buddha, Jesus andMuhammad were all inspired by thisone God. Baha’u’llah, the foundingprophet of the Baha’i Faith, isrecognised by the Baha’is as God’sprophet for this day.

The idea of unity of humankind isalso fundamental to Baha’i belief.However, the diversity of humanityin terms of race, ethnicity andreligious belief is also something tobe appreciated, just as the diversityof colour, fragrance and variety offlowers in a garden add to thebeauty of that garden.

Baha’is believe in the independentinvestigation of truth, the equalityof men and women, that science andreligion should “go hand in hand”and the need for an internationallegislature to govern world affairs.Praying daily and reflecting on thescriptures are important to Baha’ispiritual life, as is service to others.

Directory of Faiths in WestminsterOrganisation of Directory & How to use itThe Directory is divided into 10 chapters, one for each of thenine religions represented in Westminster and one for interfaithentries. The chapters are organised alphabetically based on thename of each religion (i.e. Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian etc.). Eachchapter is introduced by a statement of belief of the particularreligion. The faith organisations are then listed in alphabeticalorder by name within each chapter. With respect to theChristian section, where the information has been provided, theChristian denomination is shown under the name of each listedorganisation.

Please note that in some cases where a religion (e.g. Sikhism;Zoroastrianism) has no place of worship or centre inWestminster, the details of the nearest place of worshipelsewhere in London are included.

All of the faith organisations with an entry in the Directory arelisted alphabetically by name in the Index. There is also a secondindex, which provides a listing of entries by ward.

We hope you will make use of the listing by ward index inorder to identify the other places of worship/faith basedorganisations near you so that you can make localconnections with all the diverse faith groups in your area.

AcknowledgementsWe would like to thank the faith organisations in Westminsterfor their help in providing the information included in thisdirectory.

DisclaimerNote that the Directory cannot claim to be fully comprehensivein terms of its coverage of faith organisations in Westminsterand it is possible that some organisations have been missed. Wewould hope to include any missed organisations when thedirectory is next updated.

3

Dire

ctor

y of

Fai

ths

5Directory of Faiths in Westminster Baha’i

Baha

’iSpiritual Assembly of the Baha’i (Westminster Baha’i Community) 27 Rutland GateSW7 1PDContact The SecretaryTel 020 7584 2566Fax 020 7584 9402Website www.bahai.org.ukServices Devotional meetings anddiscussion evenings for Enquirers takeplace on a regular basis. A TranquilityZone (meditative readings from sacredwritings with music) is held regularly atMaria Assumpta Centre in 23 KingstonSquare, W8. Regular Children’s classes arealso held.Baha’is run a World Citizenshipprogramme for schools.

Buddhism

Buddhismin Westminster

The Buddha’s teaching distinguishesitself by its reasoned view of reality.Mental process is discrete frommateriality but intensely bound upwith it as a prime conditioningfactor.

All that we areIs the result of what we havethought;We are founded on our pastthoughts,We are made of those thoughts.Our thoughts are the matrixFrom which we spring.(Dhammapada 1)

The quality of originating thoughtsdetermine the quality of theirmental and bodily resultants(kharma). Life is a series of fleetingprocesses, insubstantial andunsatisfactory in themselves. Whenconfusion is dismissed the processesof life are seen clearly (nirvana).This position is reached byrecognising and then penetratingFour Noble Truths: the recognitionof unsatisfactoriness of mental andmaterial states, and how they arisefrom affinity and attraction to paststates; and penetration of how onecan unwind the process withinoneself, and the Eightfold Pathpractised for this purpose.

Directory of Faiths in Westminster

7Directory of Faiths in Westminster Buddhism

Bu

ddh

ism

British Buddhist Association (The) 11 Biddulph RoadW9 1JAContact A Haviland-Nye, DirectorInitial contact

Please telephone for an appointment.

Tel 020 7286 5575Fax 020 7289 5545Services Educational and religiousmeditation, teachings of Buddha, retreatsboth in London and outside, discussionforumsThe British Buddhist Association promotesEducational, religious and meditationaspects of the Buddha’s teaching atevening and weekend sessions both inLondon and at country retreats, toaugment private study and practice. TheBBA is non-sectarian and seeks to expressreligious devotion and discipline in wayssuitable to Western practitioners.

Buddhist Society (The )58 Eccleston SquareSW1V 1PHContact Louise MarchantTel 020 7834 5858Fax 020 7976 5238Email [email protected] www.thebuddhistsociety.orgServices Religious education, awarenessraising, correspondence courses onBuddhism, residential summer school,interfaith activities, Buddhist Library andBuddhist Classes and courses

International Buddhist Progress Society(UK) (IBPS, UK)London Fo Guang Temple, 84 Margaret StreetW1W 8TDContact Chuen YannTel 020 7636 8394Fax 020 7580 6220Email [email protected] Website www.ibps.org.uk Services Sunday Service 10:30 -12:30,temple open Monday - Thursday 9:00 -17:00. Offer courses in yoga, Meditation,children courses and many others. Alsoprovide counselling

London Fo Guang Shan- Temple84 Margaret StreetW1W 8TDTel 020 7636 8394Fax 020 7580 6220Email [email protected] www.ibps.org.ukServices Opening hours from 9:00 till17:00 except Fridays, every Sunday thereis a chanting session from 10:30 - 12:30

West London Buddhist Centre94 Westbourne Park VillasLondon W2 3EBContact inananda – ChairmanTel 020 7727 9382Emailinfo@westlondonbuddhistcentre.comWebsitewww.westlondonbuddhistcentre.comServices Meditation courses, Buddhismclasses, Saturday Morning Drop in Class,Yoga classes, retreats and special events.

Christianity

in WestminsterChristianity

Although there are many differentdenominations within Christianitythey all share the same main beliefs.They believe in and worship the oneGod who they can come to know inthree ways (the Trinity):

• the Father, who is beyond allthings, created all things andconstantly guides and sustains allhis creation;

• the Son, Jesus Christ, God whobecame human, whose teachingand life we follow and by whosedeath and resurrection we arefreed from sin and given eternallife;

• the Spirit, the enabler, thepresence of God within us and theworld, God’s inspiration, powerand strength.

The holy book for Christians is theBible, made up of a selection of theHebrew scriptures (the OldTestament), of Gospels telling of thelife and teaching of Jesus and ofletters from early Christian leaderscontaining teaching about Christianlife and faith.

Christianity is expressed throughworship and mission, private prayer,and service to others and lives ledto the glory of God. Theseexpressions have many differentforms and styles.


9Directory of Faiths in Westminster Chrisitianity

Ch

rist

ian

ity

10

Ch

ristian

ity

Directory of Faiths in Westminster Chrisitianity

American Church (The)Denomination Interdenominational79A Tottenham Court RoadW1T 4TDContact Miranda McDonaldTel 020 7580 [email protected] Church services at 11:00 andsoup kitchens on Mondays, Tuesdays,Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays from 10:00-12:00

All Saints Church7 Margaret StreetW1W 8JGContact Dennis DavidTel 020 7636 1788Fax 020 7436 4470Email [email protected] Services Various services and prayersessions on week days, nights andweekends, Also on Greater religiousweekdays. Please refer to the website fortimes for Prayers sessions, High & LowMass sermons

All Souls (C of E) Church2 All Souls PlaceW1B 3DATel 020 7580 3522Fax 020 7436 3019Email [email protected] Services Sunday Morning services 09:30&11:30 and 18:30 evening service only Sunday services emphasise biblepreaching and orchestral music;congregations have a strong Internationalflavour

Assemblies of God Church Denomination Pentecostal141 Harrow RoadW2 1JPTel 020 8992 5627Email [email protected] Church services on Sundaysfrom 11am, also Sunday school. Alsoprovide monthly youth meetings

Association for the propagation of theFaith (APF)Denomination Catholic23 Eccleston SquareSW1V 1NUTel 020 7821 9755 Fax 020 7630 8466Email [email protected] Website www.missio.org.ukServices The principle mission supportorganisation of the Catholic Church; itsupports all of the 1069 mission diocesesin the world

Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church Denomination Baptist235 Shaftsbury AvenueWC2H 8EPTel 020 7240 0544Email [email protected] www.bloomsbury.org.ukServices Personal prayer place, worshipand English and Japanese, religiouseducation, family/marriage counselling,awareness raising, food for the poor,lunch, bus tickets and vouchers for thedestitute, luncheon club for seniorcitizen, topical discussions, concerts ofclassical music

Cardinal Hume Centre 3-7 Arneway StreetSW1P 2PGContact Gareth FarmerTel 020 7222 1602Fax 020 7233 [email protected] www.cardinalhumecentre.org.ukServices ESOL, job seekers/careers advice,health advice, mother and toddler group,clothes for the poor, food for the poor,crèche, advice and support andaccommodation for homeless youngpeople and people with substance misuseproblems, family day centre, full GPpractice, counselling for homeless Our services are provided regardless ofreligion or nationality. We are regarded aslinked to, but independent from theCatholic Church.

Central London Seventh Day AdventistChurch37 Brendon Street, W1H 5JEContact David RileyTel 020 7724 [email protected] Website www.centrallondonchurch.org Service For any information please lookat the website

Christ Church MayfairDown StreetW1J 7AWContact Camilla WoolattTel 020 7629 5885Email [email protected] Services 18:30 Sundays, Parent & Toddlergroup on Thursday at 10:00 -11:30 (LittleLambs)

Churches Together in Westminster68A Ebury Street SW1W 9QDContact Janet Whiting - ChairTel 020 7580 2791Fax 020 7734 7449Website www.churches-together-in-westminster.org.ukChurches together in Westminster is anecumenical Christian council which seeksto promote growing understanding andunity among members and theircongregations and to encourage greaterawareness of the wider ecumenicalmovement. We seek to encouragemember congregations to engage ineffective, ecumenical, witness and servicein their local communities. These areactivities, which embrace issues ofnational and international concern.

Church of Our Lady, the Assumptionand St GregoryDenomination Catholic 24 Golden SquareW1F 9JRContact Father Patrick Davies, ParishPriestTel 020 7437 1525 Fax 020 7025 1598Email [email protected] Mass, confessions, prayergroups, religious education, awarenessraising of faith, church services


Ch

rist

ian

ity

12

Ch

ristian

ity


Church of Our Lady, Lisson Grove Denomination Catholic54 Lodge RoadNW8 8LAContact Rev Allen NorrisTel 020 7286 3214 Fax 020 7266 5859Email [email protected] Daily mass, baptism, Sundaymass, weddings, funerals, religiouseducation, marriage/family counselling,mother and toddlers group

City Gate Church 7 Greens Court, Soho W1F 0HQDenomination EvangelicalContact Pastor Matt FrostTel 020 7287 9304Email [email protected] www.citygatechurch.netServices ESOL classes, awareness raising,food for the poor, and crèche, Silverservice training classes, interfaithactivities

Commonwealth Church13-14 North Audley StreetW1K 6DPTel 020 7409 0251Fax 020 7409 [email protected] www.commonwealthchurch.com Services Sunday Service at 10:30, Prayersession on Tuesdays at 19:30 and pleasevisit the website for upcoming events

Corpus Christi ChurchDenomination Catholic1/5 Maiden LaneWC2E 7NBContact Father Christopher VipersTel 020 7836 4700Email [email protected] Masses: Weekdays 13:05,Saturdays 18:00 and Sunday

Crown Court Church of ScotlandDenomination PresbyterianRussell StreetWC2B 5EZTel 020 7836 5643Email [email protected] Website www.crowncourtchurch.org.ukServices Sundays 11:15am, 6:30pm andThursdays 1:10pm

Eleventh Church of Christ, Scientist 1 Nutford PlaceW1H 5YZTel 020 7723 4572Fax 020 7563 8319 Email [email protected] www.eccslon.org.ukServices Public reading room, Sundayschool, testimonies, healing, hymnsreading, religious education, spiritualsupport, awareness raising, prison-jailprogramme, crèche, public lectures onChristian science and healingText Maintain Reading Room at 80Baker St, London, and W1. Openweekdays 10:30 to 17:30 and Sunday14:00-16:00. Members of the publicwelcome.

Emmanuel Evangelical Church9-23 Marsham StreetSW1P 3DWContact Rev Wee-Hian Chva, SeniorPastorTel 020 7799 2828Fax 020 7233 1276Email [email protected] www.emmanuelchurch.org.uk Services International service, Cantoneseservice, Children & youth church, crècheand Community clubs for Parents &Children

Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus 9 St George’s DriveSW1V 4DJContact Sister Veronica CataniaTel 020 7834 4020 Fax 020 7976 6862Email [email protected] personal prayer facilities andguesthouse

French Protestant Church 8A Soho SquareW1D 3QDTel 020 7437 5311Email [email protected] Church services, religiouseducation

German Christ Church78 Station Road, LondonSW7 1HLContact Rev Wolfgang KruseTel 020 8876 [email protected] Websitewww.ev-kirche-london-west.org.uk Services Sunday Services with Sundayschool. Also please visit the website for alist of upcoming events

Greater World Association Trust (The) 3-5 Conway Street W1T 6BJTel 020 7436 7555Fax 020 7580 3485Email [email protected] www.greaterworld.com orwww.greaterworldshop.net Services Provide spiritual Healing for allFaiths & Religions, Usually byappointment on Wednesday’s but publicare welcome. Self awareness classes, forother information please visit the website

Greek Cathedral (The )Moscow Road, LondonW2 4LQTel 020 7229 7260Website www.stsofia.org.uk

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of GreatBritain5 Craven Hill, LondonW2 3ENTel 020 7723 4787Email [email protected] Website www.thyatira.org.uk

Grosvenors Chapel 24 South Audley Street W1K 2PA Contact Father Simon Hobbs Tel 020 7499 1684 Fax 020 7499 1684 Email [email protected] Website www.grosvenorchapel.org.uk Services Sunday Eucharist service at 11: 00 & Said Mass on Thursdays at 8:00.Also please look at the website forinformation on other events

14

Ch

ristian

ity

Directory of Faiths in Westminster Chrisitianity13Directory of Faiths in Westminster Chrisitianity

Ch

rist

ian

ity

Guards ChapelWellington Barracks, Birdcage WalkSW1E 6HQDenomination AnglicanTel 020 7414 3229Fax 020 7414 3414Email [email protected] Anglican Services on Sunday at11:00Central Church of the Household Division(Guards Regiments) used as a parishchurch – but many civil services,including memorial services.

Handmaids of the Sacred HeartDenomination Catholic25 St Edmunds TerraceNW8 7PYTel 020 7722 2756Fax 020 7586 4961Email [email protected] Website www.saintchristinas.org.uk Services Mass during week and onSundays

Holy Apostles Church Denomination Catholic47 Cumberland Street Pimlico SW1V 4LYContact Canon Pat BrownTel 020 7834 6965Fax 020 7821 8609 Email [email protected] www.holyapostlespimlico.org.uk Services Religious education, family/marriage counselling, mother andtoddler group, awareness raising,prison/jail and ex-offenders programmes,clothes and food for the poor

Holy Trinity Church Denomination AnglicanPrince Consort RoadSW7 2QUContact Tim RoeTel 020 7584 9253Website www.htsk.co.ukServices Sunday services at 11AM,crèche, and space hire for rehearsals andconcert

Japanese Christian Fellowship 33 Creswick RoadW3 9HGContact Susumu MorinagaTel 020 8752 0115Fax 020 8752 0121Email [email protected] Religious education, family/marriage counselling, church services

Living Waters Discipleship and HealingTrustPO Box 1530SW1W OWFTel 020 7630 1044Fax 020 7630 1044Email [email protected] www.living-waters-uk.comServices Courses and conferences ongender issues and relationship problemsfor Christians

London Diocesan Board for SchoolsLondon Diocesan HouseSW1P 4AUContact Elizabeth WolversonTel 020 7932 1154Fax 020 7932 1111Emailliz.wolverson@london.anglican.orgWebsitewww.london.anglican.org/schools Services Religious education, stay inschool support, interfaith activities

London Institute for Contemporary ChristianitySt Peter's Church, Vere StreetW1G 0DQTel 020 7399 9555Email [email protected] Website www.licc.org.uk

Methodist Central Hall WestminsterCentral Hall, Storey's GateSW1H 9NHContact Rev Martin TurnerTel 020 7222 8010Fax 020 7222 3392Email [email protected] Normal Office services, alsorooms to hire

Mission Together (Holy Childhood)Denomination Catholic23 Eccleston Square SW1V 1NUContact Monika Chnelova - National Co-ordinatorTel 020 7821 9755Fax 020 7630 8466Email [email protected] www.missiontogether.org.ukServices The Catholic Church's officialcharity for children's missions overseas.Its unique motto is ‘children helpingchildren'

Mount St Jesuit Centre114 Mount StreetW1K 3AHTel 020 7495 1673Contact Tony HoranEmail [email protected] www.mountstreet.info Service Providing opportunities incentral London for adult Christianformation through prayer, worship,theological education and social justice

Orange Street Congregational ChurchDenomination ProtestantOrange StreetWC2H 7HRContact Roger Edmonds, SecretaryTel 020 7321 0373Fax 020 7321 0373Email [email protected] Sunday’s service at 11:00 and onevery 3rd Sunday there is an additionalservice at 15:00

Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Vincent De PaulDenomination Catholic337 Harrow RoadW9 3RBTel 020 7286 2170Fax 020 7266 3506Email [email protected]

Our Lady of RosaryDenomination Catholic211 Old Marylebone RoadNW1 5QTTel 020 7258 0307Fax 020 7258 0307Email [email protected] Saturday Mass: 18:00, SundayMass: 08:30; 10:00, 11:30 and 19:00. AlsoHoly days of obligation: 08:00, 12:30 &18:00. For other Mass times please referto Parish newsletter


Ch

rist

ian

ity

16

Ch

ristian

ity


Pontifical Mission Societies Denomination Catholic23 Eccleston Square SW1V 1NUContact Peter HoniballTel 020 7821 9755 Fax 020 7630 8466Email [email protected] www.missio.org.uk Services Form the official organisation inthe Catholic Church providing spiritualand financial support for missionsoverseas

Queen's Chapel of the Savoy (The)Denomination Anglican Savoy Hill, StrandWC2R 0DATel 020 7836 7221Email [email protected] 1st and 3rd Sunday of everymonth and Wednesday holy communion.2nd and 4th Sundays Lantern Mass

Queen’s Park United Reform ChurchHarrow RoadCorner Third AvenueW10 4RXTel 020 8964 8235

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)8 Hop Gardens, St Martin's LaneWC2N 4EHContact Graham ThomasTel 020 7286 0887 /020 7286 7204Email [email protected] Services Regular worship meetings onSunday's 11:00, Tuesday 13:00 andWednesday 18:15Quaker worship is based on silent waitingon God. Spoken ministry may come outof the silence when a friend feelscompelled by the Holy Spirit to speak.There are no paid ministers

Roman Catholic Diocese of WestminsterAmbdrosden Avenue, LondonSW1P 1QJTel 020 7798 9033Fax 020 7798 9077Email [email protected] Website www.rcdow.org.uk Services Please refer to the website forupcoming events

Salvation Army (The)97 Rochester RowSW1P 1LJContact Chaplain Major David HubbleTel 020 7233 9862Fax 020 7630 [email protected] Website www1.salvationarmy.org.uk/uki/www_uki.nsf Services Chaplains devotional prayerservice 16:00 - 17:00, Fridays snack &chat bible study 14:30 15:30

Salvation Army Church - Regent Hall275 Oxford StreetW1C 2DJContact Major John ReadTel 020 7629 5424Fax 020 7629 4917Email [email protected] Website www.regenthall.co.ukServices Sunday services at 11:00 &15:00, Centre open to the public with aCoffee and Bookshop open 6 days aweek. Tuesday’s Woman group meetingfrom 14:00 & Thursdays a Cameo club formature adults from 14:00

Society of St John the EvangelistDenomination Anglican22 Great College StreetSW1P 3QAContact Fr Peter HuckleTel 020 7222 9234Fax 020 7799 2641Email [email protected] www.ssje.org.uk Services An Anglican Monastery, pleasecontact us for detailsThe Oldest Anglican Monastic orders formen, we offer quiet days, retreats,spiritual counselling etc.

Society of St Peter the Apostle (SPA)Denomination Catholic23 Eccleston Square SW1V 1NUContact Suzy HerronTel 020 7821 9755Fax 020 7630 8466Email [email protected] Website www.missio.org.uk Services The Catholic Church’s officialfundraising body for the training ofclergy and religious sisters in mission

St Anne with St Thomas and St Peter(Soho) 55 Dean StreetW1D 6AFContact Rev Clare HerbertTel 020 7437 5006Fax 020 7437 8039 Email [email protected] www.stannes-soho.org.ukServices Church services on Sundays at11:00 and the 3rd Sunday is FamilyCommunion focused on Children,Tuesdays 13:00, Wednesday 20:00 andThursdays evening prayer at 17:30. Lunchclub for over 50 at 12:30. Rainbow Spacemeetings for Gay & lesbian Christians.

Also linked to The Soho Parish and TheHouse of St Barnabus“Centrepoint” Safe Stop short stay hostelfor homeless shares building. Linked with:Soho Society, Soho Community CentreTrust and The Roman Catholic Caucus ofLesbian & Gay Christian Movement (0208986 0870) Let rooms for the community

St Christina'sDenomination Catholic25 St Edmund's TerraceNW8 7PYContact Nathalie Clyme-WilsonTel 020 7722 8784Fax 020 7586 4961Email [email protected] www.stchristinas.org.ukServices Offering good Catholiceducation for boy’s 3-7 years old andgirls 3-11 years old

St Clement Danes, Central Church ofthe Royal Air Force Denomination AnglicanCentral Church of the Royal Force, StrandWC2R 1DHContact Rev Richard LeeTel 020 7242 8282Email [email protected]/chaplains/clement.htmlServices religious education, Bible Study,music, prayer, meditation, and bellringing, Free Open public Access,Exhibition Memorabilia, Occasional Freeconcerts

18

Ch

ristian

ity


Ch

rist

ian

ity

St Cyprian’s ChurchDenomination AnglicanGlenworth Street, NW1 6AXContact Fr David CherryTel 020 7258 0724 Email [email protected] www.stcyprians.org.ukServices Mass, Worship for Koreanchurch, religious education, clothes forthe poor, spiritual guidance, space forconcerts, rehearsals

St. Gabriel's, Pimlico30 Warwick SquareSW1V 2ADTel 020 7834 7520Fax 020 7834 7520Website www.st-gabriels.comServices Sunday Eucharist services 08:15& 10:30

St George Hanover Square Denomination Anglican2A Mill Street W1S 1FXContact Roderick LeeseTel 020 7629 0874 Fax 020 7629 0874 [email protected] www.stgeorgeshanoversquare.orgServices Weddings, funerals, memorials,holy Eucharist and interfaith activitiesSt George administers the Hyde ParkPlace estate Charity dedicated to relief ofpoverty, helping the sick, the elderly andchildren

St James’ ChurchDenomination AnglicanSussex GardensW2 3UDTel 020 7262 [email protected] www.stjamespaddington.org

St James’s Church197 PiccadillyW1J 9LLTel 020 7734 4511Fax 020 7734 7449Website www.st-james-piccadilly.org

St James the Less Church Denomination AnglicanThorndike Street, off Morton StreetSW1V 2PTContact Hanna JonesTel 020 7630 6282 Email [email protected] www.sjtl.orgServices Church services, prayermeetings, children's church, men andwomen's meetings, religious education,mother and toddler group, awarenessraising, food for the poor, weekend kidsclubs, craft café

St James’s Roman Catholic Church Spanish Place, 22 George Street W1U 3QYContact Revd Terrence PhippsTel 020 7935 0943Email [email protected] www.spanishplace.hemscott.netServices Religious education,family/marriage counselling, clothes forthe poor, food for the poor, literary,interfaith activities

St John’s Hyde Park Denomination AnglicanHyde Park Crescent W2 2QDContact Revd Deinol HeywoodFax 020 7706 4475Tel 020 7262 7132Email [email protected] www.stjohns-hydepark.comServices Sunday's at 10:00, Mother &Toddlers play group, Thursday’s 10:00, Forother upcoming events please visit thewebsiteNursery School – Mon –Fri 9:00 –16:00;Contact Janet Walters- 020 7402 2529 or020 7262 1732

St John's Wood ChurchLord's RoundaboutNW8 7NEContact Christine BarnwellTel 020 7586 3864Fax 020 7586 [email protected] Sunday services: 8:00, 9:30 &11:00 also an Even song at 18:30, Filmclub, Junior Church. Please call thechurch for more detailsHome to the Crypt Youth Club (jointventure with Westminster Youth Service)Wide Range of study opportunities andchurch events throughout the year.

St Luke's Church CentreFernhead RoadW9 3EHContact Alastair ThomTel 020 8960 4195Email [email protected] www.stlukeskilburn.co.ukServices Sunday Services: 10:30 &18:00also please visit the website for updateson weekly events

St Martin-in-the-fields ChurchDenomination AnglicanTrafalgar SquareWC2N 4JJTel 020 7766 1100Fax 020 7839 6308Email [email protected] www2.stmartin-in-the-fields.org

St Mary of the Angels Catholic ChurchMoorhouse RoadW2 5DJContact Fr Alan RobinsonTel 020 7229 0487Fax 020 7229 3223Email [email protected] www.humilitas.org

St Mary’s Church30 Bourne StreetSW1W 8JJTel 020 7730 6607Fax 020 7730 7455Website www.stmarythevirgin.org.uk

St Mary-on-Paddington Green ChurchDenomination AnglicanSt Mary’s Square, Paddington GreenW2Contact Revd Gary BradleyTel 020 7723 1968Email [email protected] www.parishoflittlevenice.com

St Marylebone Parish Church Denomination AnglicanMarylebone RoadNW1 5LTTel 020 7935 7315Fax 020 7486 5493 Email [email protected] www.stmarylebone.orgServices General church services, healingand counselling, interfaith activities


Ch

rist

ian

ity

20

Ch

ristian

ity


St. Matthew's Parish ChurchDenomination Anglican29 St. Petersburg PlaceW2 4LAContact Gareth EvansTel 020 7229 2192Fax 020 7727 [email protected] Sunday Services: 08:15, 11:00 &12:15. Other service as publicised. Pleasecontact Vicar for Baptisms, Weddings andFunerals. Also for information on Schooland social activitiesAn active parish church with meetingfacilities, Church room, vestry etc.Used by a variety of Christian traditionsOrthodox, Ancient Oriental, Pentecostaletc. - and by diverse groups. Has residentdrama school

St Matthew’s Westminster Denomination AnglicanSt Matthew House, 20 Great Peter StreetSW1P 2BUContact Revd Phillip ChesterTel 020 7222 3704Email [email protected] www.stmw.org Services Café services, Bible study,Sunday evening spiritual explanationsSt Matthew’s Westminster is a church inthe Catholic tradition of the Church ofEngland where everyone is welcomewhatever their background.

St Michael’s Church Chester Square SW1W 9HHContact Rev Charles MarnhamTel 020 7730 8889Fax 020 7730 0043 Email [email protected] www.stmichaelschurch.org.uk Services Mother and toddlers group,crèche, food for the poor, PregnancyCrisis meetings, meetings for those withsexual issues, marriage courses, andtoddler group

St. Patrick's ChurchDenomination Catholic21A Soho SquareW1D 4NRContact Fr Alexander SherbrookeTel 020 7437 2010Fax 020 7287 9844Email [email protected] www.stpatricksoho.org Services Mass times: Weekdays 12:45(English), Saturdays: 16:00 (Portuguese),18:00 (English), Sundays: 11:00 (English),14:25 (Cantonese), 17:00 (English), 18:00(Spanish). Also Confessions on Thursday's12:15 - 12:45 & Saturdays 17:30 - 18:00

St Paul's Church Centre5 Rossmore RoadNW1 6NJContact Marilyne DemcilTel 020 7724 8517Fax 020 7724 8517 (Telefax)[email protected] www.stpaulschurchcentre.org.uk

St Paul’s Church Covent Garden Denomination AnglicanBedford Street WC2E 9EDContact Simon GriggTel 020 7836 5221Email [email protected] Website www.actorschurch.orgServices religious education,family/marriage counselling, cashassistance to the destitute,supplementary school. ConcertsSt Paul’s is also affectionately known asthe “Actors Church” because of our longassociation with the theatre community.We welcome people of faith, all who seekfaith and friendship and all who doubt.

St. Paul's Church, KnightsbridgeDenomination Anglican32a Wilton PlaceSW1X 8SHTel 020 7201 9999Fax 020 7201 9997Email [email protected] Website www.stpaulsknightsbridge.org Services Weekday Low Mass: 18:00,Saturdays 12:00 and Sundays 9:00, 1stSunday of every month is Family Mass.Also Solemn Eucharist at 11:00 everySundayConcerts throughout the year, venue forconcerts and recording. Church hall forfunctions and Meetings. For furtherdetails please call the Parish

St Peter’s Church59 Elgin AvenueW9 2DBTel 020 7289 2011

St Peter’s Eaton Square119 Eaton SquareSW1W 9ALTel 020 7235 4242Email [email protected] www.stpetereatonsquare.co.uk

St Saviour's ChurchDenomination AnglicanSt George's SquareSW1V 3QWContact Father Matthew WoodwardTel 020 7834 [email protected] Sunday Services: Low Mass at8:00, Parish mass at 10:00, SaturdayPrayer 10:00; Thursday 8:00 Mass; Prayerweekdays 9:00 except Mondays, EveningPrayer at 17:30The Church is a beautiful 20th Centurybuilding in the heart of Maida Vale. It hasa large lively congregation welcomingChristians of all denominations and allwho doubt

St Stephen with St JohnDenomination AnglicanRochester RowSW1 1LETel 020 7834 0950Fax 020 7834 4510Website www.sswsj.org

St Stephen’s Church Westbourne Park RoadW2 5QTTel 020 7221 [email protected] religious education, mother andtoddlers group, anti-drug initiatives,homework clubs

22

Ch

ristian

ity


Ch

rist

ian

ity

Swedish Church 6 Harcourt Street W1H 4AGTel 020 7723 5681Fax 020 7724 2178Email [email protected] www.swedish-church.org.ukServices Religious education, mothertongue classes, job-seeker/career advice,family/marriage counselling, fitnesssupport, mother and toddler group, aupair advice, elderly club, interfaithactivities. All Church services are held inSwedish

Thames North Synod United ReformedChurch Denomination United Reform32-34 Great Peter StreetSW1P 2DBContact Geoffrey DuncanTel 020 7799 5000Fax 020 7799 5555Email [email protected] Refugees, Asylum seekers.Homelessness, poverty, Ecumenicalactivities, work with all faithcommunities, fair-trade, globalization,partnership with church of South India,Evangelical church of Czech Brethren,youth work, multiculturalism and otherareas of social responsibilities

Trinity Methodist Church Fernhead RoadW9 3EAContact: Martin TullettTel 020 8969 4004Email [email protected] Services Religious education, basic skills,fitness and sport, awareness raising, cashassistance to the destitute, club for thoseof learning disabilities

Tyburn Convent8 Hyde Park PlaceW2 2LJTel 020 7723 7262Email [email protected] Website www.tyburnconvent.org.ukServices Daily Mass 07:30. From July theShrine of the English Martyrs will openwith Guided tours at 10:30, 15:30 &17:30

Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral22 Binney StreetW1K 5BQContact Mons BenjaminTel 020 7629 1534Fax 020 7990 9559Email [email protected] Mass - Monday - Saturday07:15 & 18:15, Sundays 10:00 & 12:00with refreshments afterwards. ParishOffice hours are 10-12 then 14:00-16:00except Saturdays.

Unitarian and Free Christian Churches 1-6 Essex StreetWC2R 3HYTel 020 7240 2384 Fax 020 7240 3089Email [email protected] www.unitarian.org.ukServices religious education, awarenessraising, prison, jail or ex-offendersprogramme, support for other Unitariancongregations

Westbourne Park Baptist ChurchPorchester Road/Westbourne Park VillasPaddington W2Contact Rev Dr Steve LathamTel 020 7221 8264Email [email protected]

West London Mission19 Thayer StreetW1U 2QJContact Revd Geoff CornellTel 020 7935 6179Fax 020 7487 3965Email [email protected] Website www.wlm.org.ukServices Sunday worship, religiouseducation, anti-drug initiatives, prison,jail and ex-offenders programme, crèche,services for homeless, those inrehabilitation for drug and alcoholmisuse and criminal justice system,interfaith.

Westminster AbbeyDenomination AnglicanParliament SquareSW1Contact The Chapter Office, The MinorCanonsTel 020 7654 4779Fax 020 7233 2072Email [email protected] www.westminster-abbey.org

Westminster CathedralDenomination Catholic42 Francis StreetSW1P 1QWContact Monsignor Mark LanghamTel 020 7798 9055Fax 020 7798 9090Email marklangham@rcdow.org.ukWebsitewww.westminstercatherdral.org.ukServices Mass: Sun 8:00, 9:00, 10:30,12:00, 17:30, 19:00Mon – Fri 7:00, 8:00, 10:30, 12:30, 13:05,17:30Sat 8:00, 9:00, 10:30, 12:30, 18:00

Various activities take place on a regularbasis, e.g. Scripture Studies, PrayerGroups, Music Recitals.


Ch

rist

ian

ity

HinduismHinduism

in Westminster

Hinduism is perhaps the oldest of allreligions and yet endures today as ahealthy, colourful and exuberanttradition. It has intimate links withIndia, but its influence now extendsacross the globe. It is particularlyconspicuous through its art, food, dress,culture and philosophy.

Under the umbrella term of Hinduismexist extremely diverse traditions,differing philosophies and a widevariety of religious practises. Yet thecoherent links between all these arevisible too. These links indicate thecommon belief that the real self (atma)is distinct from the temporary bodymade of matter (prakriti). The eternalsoul identifies with matter and isentrapped by maya (illusion). Impelledby lust, greed, anger, etc. it accepts thecycle of repeated birth and death(samsara). Each soul creates its uniquedestiny according to the universal lawof action and reaction (karma). Hindusare required to honour all life thus apractitioner is required to adhere to avegetarian diet.

The goal of Hindus is moksa - liberationfrom this perpetual cycle through re-identification with the Supreme.Hinduism accepts different pathstowards the common goal of union withGod. Nonetheless, it demands respectfor the authority of the holy books (theVedas such as Bhagavad Gita andSrimad Bhagavatam) and stresses theimportance of and commitment to one’sordained duties (Dharma) as revealed bythese holy texts and received throughthe spiritual mentor (Guru).


25Directory of Faiths in Westminster Hindu

Interfaith

Interfaithin Westminster

This section includes organisationsthat are engaged in promotingunderstanding between differentreligions/faith groups.

Directory of Faiths in WestminsterH

Indu

Radha Krishna Temple (ISKCON) 9-10 Soho Street W1D 3DLTel 020 7440 5222Fax 020 7439 1127Email [email protected] www.iskcon-london.org Services Arati, Puja, meditation groups,classes on Vedic philosophy, religiouseducation, women's support, awarenessraising, food for life programme,meditation classes, seminars, school visitsto the temple and to schools arewelcomed by appointment,The Radha Krishna Temple is part ofIskon (International Society of KrishnaConsciousness).The Society teaches people how to findeternal happiness by learning how tolove god, Krishna. Everyone is welcome,from any religion, race or creed.

27Directory of Faiths in Westminster Interfaith Directory of Faiths in Westminster Interfaith

Inte

rfait

h Henna Asian Women's GroupAbbey Community Centre, 222 c Belsize RoadNW6 4DJTel 020 7372 9860Fax 020 7372 9860Email [email protected] www.hennaorg.co.uk Services Working with Asian women ofall faith groups. Providing support,mental health, counselling, youngwomen’s forum; group discussions,outings, 2 annual coach trips, Generaladvice & advocacy, Quarterly calendar &news events, support group for olderwomen, 1 Mela, 2 Annual Religiousfunctions

Marylebone Bangladesh Society19 Samford StreetNW8 8ERTel 020 7724 7427Fax 020 7616 9740Email [email protected] www.mbs-uk.orgServices Mother tongue classes, basicskills, general welfare advice, youth club,interfaith and awareness raising,supplementary school, pensioners advice,Healthy living project

Mosaic Community Trust61 Warwick AvenueW9 2PRTel 020 7289 1170Email [email protected] Websitewww.mosaiccommunitytrust.org.ukServices Interfaith women’s group,Community based woman supportstructures, mentoring services formothers to engage in there children’sschool lives, interfaith Theatre projectfor young people, for all other plannedactivities please visit the website

Three Faiths Forum104 Grafton RoadNW5 4BATel 020 7485 2538Fax 020 7485 4512Email [email protected] www.threefaithsforum.org.ukService Local groups, lawyers groups,Medical groups and discussions groupsfor Islam, Judaism and Christianity,Affiliated to the International ForumCouncil for Christians & Jews AbrahamicForum, A National organisation withInternational linkageAim is to encourage friendship, goodwill,understanding, between Muslims,Christians, and Jews.

Westminster Faith ExchangeC/o Westminster City Council64 Victoria StreetSW1E 6QPContact Nazia MirzaTel 020 7641 3047Fax 020 7641 2872Email [email protected]/communityandliving/faithsbeliefsandreligions

The Faith Exchange is Westminster’s localinterfaith body. It is a City Councilinitiative to encourage dialogue betweenthe Council and faith organisations, andbetween the different faith communitiesin Westminster. The Faith Exchangemeets quarterly and is chaired by a localcouncillor. For more information visit thewebsite.

Westminster InterfaithMaria Assumpta Centre23 Kensington SquareW8 5HNTel 020 7361 4740Fax 020 7361 4741Email [email protected] Interfaith is an agency ofthe Roman Catholic under the patronageof Cardinal Murphy O'Connor. Each year,Westminster Interfaith aims to assist in,or put on, some events which areopportunities for people of faith tolisten to and learn with one another.Such events may be local, as in visits toplaces of worship, or more general. Onthe first Saturday of June, the annualmulti-faith Pilgrimage takes placesomewhere in the London area. Thisbrings together people of peace, thoseof faith or no faith, for a day of visits,prayer, walking and conversation infriendship.

28

Interfa

ith

29Directory of Faiths in Westminster Interfaith

Islam

Islamin Westminster

Islam is a monotheistic religion. Thefaithful Muslim believes in One Godto the exclusion of any other deity.The arabic word for God is Allah. Theword Islam means, among otherthings, peace and submission. Theword Muslim literally means “onewho submits to God!

The faithful Muslim believes in OneGod, in all the prophets andmessengers sent by Him (startingfrom Adam, Noah, to Abraham,Moses, Jesus and Muhammad - beingthe last or “Seal of the prophets”);in the books (scriptures sent toGod’s messenger); in the angels, inthe Day of Judgement, and in theabsolute knowledge and wisdom ofGod.

In Islam, the ‘spiritual’ and the‘physical’ are part of an integral andwhole way of life. The practise ofthe five pillars, on which Islam isbuilt, ensures that this integratedideal is realised. These pillars are:the declaration of faith (shahadah);performing prayer (salah); thewealth tax/poor-dues (zakah);fasting (sawm) and the pilgrimageto Makkah (Hajj).

These basic duties serve up themoral character of both theindividual and the community.Muslims derive their laws from theirholy book, the Quran, and theSunnah. The Sunnah is the practicalexample of the prophet Muhammed.


Inte

rfait

h

32Directory of Faiths in Westminster Islam31Directory of Faiths in Westminster Islam

Isla

mIsla

mAmal Trust, The (Light of Youth)15H Bourne HouseW2 4UATel 020 7727 5882Fax 020 7727 5859Email [email protected] www.amaltrust.org

British Arab Resource CentreOffice 6Beethoven CentreW10 4UAContact Assya Alhaj YousefTel 020 8962 9432Fax 020 8960 7518Email [email protected] Advice and support on housing,benefit, refer or sign post immigration,Provide Saturday supplementary SaturdayArabic classes

British Education Support Trust (BEST)23 Crawford StreetW1H 1BYTel 020 7486 5555Fax 020 7486 1007Email [email protected] www.bestrust.org.ukServices The British Education andSupport Trust established in 1992 andregistered with charity commission in UK.It aims to improve the condition of theMuslim community in UK and developawareness and understanding of Islamamongst non-muslims, by concentratingon the youth and education.

Calamus Foundation (The)18J Eaton SquareSW1W 9DDTel 020 7235 0302Fax 020 7245 6821Contact M Risaluddin, Chairman

City Circle (The)PO Box 29890, LondonSW19 8FXContact Yayha Birt, DirectorEmail [email protected] www.thecitycircle.comServices The City Circle promotes thedevelopment of a distinct British Muslimidentity. It seeks to assist the process ofcommunity cohesion and integration bybuilding bilateral strategic alliancesbetween Muslim and non-Muslimcommunities and harness and channelthe skills and resources of Muslimprofessionals into practical projectsthereby facilitating and empoweringyoung Muslim women and men to ‘putback in’ to the wider British community.The City Circle hosts weekly events inWestminster (usually on Crawford Street).For more information see the wesbite.

Edhi International Foundation 316 Edgware RoadW2 1DYTel 020 7723 2050Fax 020 7224 9774Email [email protected] Website www.edhi.org Services Women's support group, clothesfor the poor, collection of money forthose in need.

Gretra Mosque Gretra Hall, Vincent Street SW1P 4HBTel 020 7828 4531Contact Syed Abdus Sabur, AdministratorEmail [email protected] Jumma Prayers every Friday Doors Open: 12:30Eid Prayer every year – two Jammats.

International Forum for IslamicDialogue45 Crawford Place, W1H 4LPTel 020 7724 6260Email [email protected] www.islam21.netServices Community empowermentnetwork, basic skills, providing trainingfor the youth, interfaith activities,platforms to bring up dialogue(Apolitical)

Iraqi Community AssociationPallingswick House, 241 Kings StreetW6 9LPTel 020 8741 5491Fax 020 8748 9010Email [email protected] www.iraqicommunity.orgServices Advice and support on housing,benefits, immigration, health, children'ssupport, home visiting, cultural and socialevents outreach

Islamic Centre of England 140 Maida Vale, W9 1QBTel 020 7604 5500Fax 020 7604 4898Website www.ic-el.orgServices Five daily prayers, religiouseducation, family/marriage counselling,marriage registry centre, awarenessraising, crèche, interfaith activities

Islamic Society for the Promotion ofReligious Tolerance121 Harley Street, LondonW1G 6AXTel 020 7935 3330Fax 020 7486 4319Email [email protected] Information & Advice onrelevant matters

London Central Mosque & IslamicCultural Centre146 Park RoadNW8 7RGTel 020 7724 3363Fax 020 7724 0493Email [email protected] www.iccuk.org Services Marriage/divorce services,bookshop, sponsorship, annualeducational competition, publicrestaurant, meetings and social circles,interfaith activities.

Mayfair Islamic Centre 19 Hertford Street W1J 7RUTel 020 7495 8283Fax 020 7493 1421Email [email protected] Religious education,family/marriage counselling, awarenessraising, supplementary school, andIslamic library

33Directory of Faiths in Westminster Islam

Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre 244 Acklam RoadW10 5YGTel 020 8964 1496Fax 020 8968 2928Services Saturday School for childrenwhich includes: National Curriculum &Islamic studies, Sunday school includesArabic, Koran & Islamic studies. Also caterfor over 55 ladies in fitness and sowingclasses. Classes available to children andyoung girls. Also Lectures and 5 prayers aday. Please call reception for more details

Muslim World League 46 Goodge Street W1T 4LUTel 020 7636 7568Fax 020 7637 5034Email [email protected] Services 5 times daily prayers, Eid andTaraweeh prayers, Friday prayers

North Westminster Cultural Centre(Church Street Mosque)12 Lancefield StreetW10 4NZContact Shamsu MiahTel 020 8968 8187

Queens Park Bangladesh AssociationOffice 2, Beethoven Centre, Third AvenueW10 4JLTel 020 8968 1177Fax 020 8964 0816Email [email protected] www.qpba.orgServices Advice on benefits, housing,youth projects, lunch club for elderly,health awareness sessions, supplementaryschool, mother tongue classes, culturaland summer outings

Salahuddin Islamic Trust1 Norfolk PlaceW2Tel 020 7402 6874Fax 020 7402 6340Email [email protected] www.salahuddintrust.co.ukServices Prayers, Arabic/Quran Classes,Advice & Counselling

Union of Muslim Families46 Goodge StreetW1 4LUTel 020 7226 0934Fax 020 7226 0934Email [email protected] family support, hospital andhome visiting, advice on housing,employment, domestic violence, marriagecounselling, Bengali & Arabic classes

Utrujj Foundation2nd and 3rd floor, 48 Goodge StreetW1T 4LXTel 020 7255 2227 Email [email protected] www.utrujj.orgServices Organise lectures, seminars andworkshops on different topics in Islam,day or two day seminars

World Assembly of Muslim Youth 36 Goodge Street W1T 4LUTel 020 7636 7010 Email [email protected] www.wamy.co.ukServices Religious education,family/marriage counselling, women'ssupport group, awareness raising,supplementary school, cash assistance tothe destitute, seminars, lectures and talkson topical issues, youth training

Isla

m

JainismJainismin Westminster

The name Jainism comes from the termJaina which means the devotee of Jinas(Spiritual Victors). Jinas are so calledbecause they are believed to have wonvictory over passions of attachment,aversion, etc. that defile the soul. Theyare enlightened human teachers and arealso called Tirthankaras.

Mahavira, whose name means “the mostcourageous one” is believed by Jains tobe the latest of these Tirthankaras andto have been born into a Kshatriya(noble) family in 599 B.C. in that partof India now known as Bihar. Mahavirlived and taught for 72 years.The code of conduct of Jains is basedon five vows: Ahimsa (non-violence),Satya (devotion to truth), Asteya (non-stealing), Aparigraha (non-possessiveness) and Brahmacharya(chastity). Ahimsa (non-violence) is theanchor of Jainism and is one of thebasic virtues.

Vegetarianism is a way of life for a Jain.Jiva Daya - the practice ofvegetarianism is seen as an instrumentfor the practice of non-violence andpeaceful co-existence. Jainism teachesthat life is sacred and that all possiblekindness should be shown towards allthe living things. Jainism is the faith ofsome 5 million or more people aroundthe world. In the UK there are manyJain ‘Sanghs’, collectively numberingalmost 30,000. The first Jain temple inEurope was unveiled in Leicester inAugust 1985. The Jain community inLondon is known as Bhakti Mandal.


35Directory of Faiths in Westminster Jainism

Jain

sim

36Directory of Faiths in Westminster

Jain AllianceC/o Globe E A23 Springfield RoadHarrowMiddlesexHA1 1QFWebsite www.jainalliance.co.uk

Judaismin Westminster


JudaismJudaism is a faith that goes backfour thousand years to Abraham, thefirst monotheist. His story is relatedin the Torah, the sacred text ofJudaism, which is written by handin the scrolls that can be seen inany synagogue. The rabbis said thatthe world is based on three things,on Torah, on worship and on deedsof loving kindness. The declarationof faith in Judaism can be found inthe SHEMA: “Hear O Israel, theEternal One is our God, the EternalGod is One”. Jews traditonally saythis twice a day, thereby making aconnection with God and with otherJews all over the world.

Jews live their lives according tomitzvot (commandments) given inthe Torah. These include ritual andethical commandments. For exampleJews are commanded to eat kosherfood but also to love theirneighbours and care for the poorand the needy. A synagoguefunctions as a house of prayer, ahouse of study, and a house ofassembly. Graven images, includinghuman images, are prohibited in theSynagogue. Instead the focus is onthe ARK and the NER TAMID(everlasting light) which hangsabove it, a reminder of theeverlasting light in the templewhich was a symbol of God’spresence.

38Directory of Faiths in Westminster Judaism

Ju

dais

mJ

udaism

West Central Synagogue 21 Maple StreetW1T 4BETel 020 7636 7627Fax 020 7631 9838Email [email protected] www.wcls.org.uk Services Adult education, Sabbathservices, religious education,family/marriage counselling, awarenessraising, and cash assistance to thedestitute, social events, interfaithactivities

West London Synagogue of BritishJews 33 Seymour PlaceW1H 5AUTel 020 7723 4404 Fax 020 7224 8258Contact Alan ShapiroEmail [email protected] www.wls.org.ukServices Weekday evening prayers,Saturday morning prayers, holidayprayers, religious education, women'ssupport group, awareness raising,supplementary school, crèche, life cycleevents & Nursery

Westminster Synagogue Kent House, Rutland GardensSW7 1BXTel 020 7584 3953Fax 020 7581 [email protected] www.westminstersynagogue.orgServices Sabbath festival services,educational meetings, religiouseducation, family/marriage counselling,mother and toddlers group, awarenessraising, crèche,

Board of Deputies of British Jews (The)6 Bloomsbury SquareWC1A 2LPTel 020 7543 5400Email [email protected] Board of Deputies charitable foundationis the elected representative body of theBritish Jewish community. It conveys theviews of the community to Govt. andother public bodies on a political andlegislative matter, which affect BritishJewry and provides information aboutthe Jewish community and Israel to thenon-Jewish world. It ensures that theJews enjoy the full rights of the BritishCitizens.

Central Synagogue 36 Hallam Street W1W 6NWTel 020 7580 1355Fax 020 7636 3831Contact Craig Levinson, [email protected] www.brijnet.org/centralsyn/Services Marriage/family-counsellingclothes for the poor, food for the poor,cash assistance to the destitute

Liberal Jewish Synagogue28 St John's Wood RoadNW8 7HATel 020 7286 5181Fax 020 7266 3591Email [email protected] Website www.ljs.org Services Friday Service at 18:45, SaturdayService 11:00. Also provide a religiousschool and Nursery. We also provideAdult Education on Tuesday evenings

New London Synagogue33 Abbey RoadNW8 0ATTel 020 7328 1026 Fax 020 7372 3142Contact The AdministratorEmail [email protected] www.newlondon.org.ukServices Friday Service at 18:30,Saturdays 09:15 and Sunday school 09:45(head teacher Susannah Alexandra)

New West End Synagogue St Petersburgh PlaceW2 4LBTel 020 7229 2631Fax 020 7229 2355 Contact The AdministratorEmail [email protected] Website www.newwestend.org.ukServices Religious education, awarenessraising

St John’s Wood Synagogue37/41 Grove End RoadNW8 9NGTel 020 7286 3838Fax 020 7266 2123Email [email protected] www.shulinthewood.comServices Religious services

Directory of Faiths in Westminster Judaism37

39Directory of Faiths in Westminster Judaism

sikhism

in WestminsterSikhism

The essence of the Sikh Faith isthe worship and praise of OneGod. Sikhism preaches a messageof devotion and remembrance ofGod at all times, truthful living,hard work and sharing withsociety and denouncessuperstitions and blind rituals.Guru Nanak, the first Sikh spiritualteacher, started to preach themessage of equality of all men andwomen just over 500 years ago.

Sikhism is open to all through theteachings of its 10 Gurusenshrined in the Sikh HolyScripture, the Sri Guru GranthSahib. Today there are over 20million Sikhs worldwide the 6thlargest world religion. Sikhs firstcame to Britain in the 19thcentury and the first SikhGurdwara (place of worship) wasestablished in 1908. Today thereare about 600,000 Sikhs in the UKmany of them wear the distinctiveSikh turban. Sikhs pray daily forthe well being of all humanity.

Directory of Faiths in WestminsterJ

udais

m

41Directory of Faiths in Westminster Sikhism

Sik

his

mCentral London Gudwara (The)62 Queensdale RoadW11 4SGTel 020 7603 2789Fax 020 7631 3724Website www.centralgurdwara.org.ukServices Marriages, religious classes, dailyprayers, youth programme, SundayPunjabi school, Music classes, and hallbookings.

We welcome visits by various schools anduniversities and other interfaith groups.

Sikh Spirit12 Sussex PlaceW2 2TPTel 0705 064 8307Fax 020 7723 9775Email [email protected] Website www.sikhspirit.com Services Run a newsletter and website

Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrianism

Zoroastrians form a long-establishedcommunity in the UK. The firstZoroastrian is known to have visitedthe UK in 1723. One of the earliestethnic associations to be establishedin the UK of South Asian origin is theZoroastrian Trust Funds of EuropeIncorporated, established on 22ndSeptember 1861 at 24 DevonshireTerrace, London, W2 about 5 minswalk from Paddington Station. TheUK’s first three non-white MPs wereall Zoroastrians with DadabhaiNaoroji, elected to represent FinsburyCentral in 1892, being the first.

Prophet Zarathushtra, founder ofZoroastrianism, known as Zoroaster bythe ancient Greeks, lived in the areanow known as Eastern Iran, Tajikstanand Afghanistan around 1500BC.Zarathushtra’s message the Gathas arepoetic hymns, composed orally inAvestan the sister language ofSanskrit (from the Hindu Rig Vedas).

Zoroastrians worship the one CreatorAhura Mazda, the Wise Lord, theCreator of truth, wisdom, light and allthings good and not responsible forevil! The purpose of creation inZoroastrianism is to defeat evil.Zoroastrians in their scriptures,Avesta, are constantly urged toperform good thoughts, good wordsand good deeds as the only way ofdefeating evil.

Zoroastrians worship in Fire Temples.A consecrated fire burns continuallyinside them. The oldest Zoroastrianconsecrated fire in Iran is over 2500years old, while in India the oldestfire has been burning for over 1000years, consecrated by the firstZoroastrian religious refugees to flee Iran.

in Westminster


44Directory of Faiths in Westminster Index of venues43Directory of Faiths in Westminster Zoroastrianism

Zoro

ast

rian

ism

Zoroastrian Trust Fund of EuropeZoroastrian Centre440 Alexandra AvenueHarrowHA2 9TLTel 020 8866 0765Fax 020 8866 4572Email [email protected] Website www.ztfe.com Contact Malcolm Deboo, Interfaith andInformation Officer

American Church (The) 9

All Saints Church 9

All Souls (C of E) Church 9

Amal Trust, The (Light of Youth) 31

Assemblies of God Church 9

Association for the propagation of the Faith (APF) 9

Board of Deputies of British Jews (The) 37

Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church 9

British Arab Resource Centre 31

British Buddhist Association 7

British Education & Support Trust 31

Buddhist Society (The) 7

Calamus Foundation (The) 31

Cardinal Hume Centre 10

Central London Gudwara (The) 41

Central London Seventh Day Adventist Church 10

Central Synagogue 37

Christ Church Mayfair 10

Churches Together in Westminster 10

Church of Our Lady, the Assumption and St Gregory 10

Church of Our Lady, Lisson Grove 11

City Circle (The) 31

City Gate Church 11

Commonwealth Church 11

Corpus Christi Church 11

Crown Court Church of Scotland 11

Edhi International Foundation 31

Eleventh Church of Christ, Scientist 11

Emmanuel Evangelical Church 12

Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus 12

French Protestant Church 12

German Christ Church 12

Greater World Association Trust (The) 12

Greek Cathedral (The) 12

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain 12

Gretra Mosque 31

Grovenors Chapel 12

Guards Chapel 13

Handmaids of the Sacred Heart 13

Henna Asian Women's Group 27

Holy Apostles Church 13

Holy Trinity Church 13

International Buddhist Progress Society 7

International Forum for Islamic Dialogue 32

Iraqi Community Association 32

Islamic Centre of England 32

Islamic Society for the Promotion of Religious Tolerance 32

Jain Alliance 35

Japanese Christian Fellowship 13

Liberal Jewish Synagogue 37

Living Waters Discipleship and Healing Trust 13

London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre 32

London Diocesan Board for Schools 13

London Fo Guang Shan- Temple 7

London Institute for ContemporaryChristianity 14

Mayfair Islamic Centre 32

Marylebone Bangladeshi Society 27

Methodist Central Hall Westminster 14

Mission Together (Holy Childhood) 14

Mosaic Community Trust 27

Mount St Jesuit Centre 14

Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre 33

Muslim World League 33

New London Synagogue 37

New West End Synagogue 37

North Westminster Cultural Centre (Mosque) 33

Index

of ven

ues

45Directory of Faiths in Westminster Index of venues

Index

of

ven

ues

Orange Street Congregational Church 14

Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Vincent De Paul 14

Our Lady of Rosary 14

Pontifical Mission Societies 15

Queen's Chapel of the Savoy (The) 15

Queens Park Bangladesh Association 33

Queen’s Park United Reform Church 15

Radha Krishna Temple (ISKCON) 25

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) 15

Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster 15

Salahuddin Islamic Trust 33

Salvation Army (The) 15

Salvation Army Church - Regent Hall 15

Sikh Spirit 41

Society of St John the Evangelist 16

Society of St Peter the Apostle (SPA) 16

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i 5

St Anne with St Thomas and St Peter (Soho) 16

St Christina’s 16

St Clement Danes, Central Church of theRoyal Air Force 16

St Cyprian’s Church 17

St Gabriel’s, Pimlico 17

St George Hanover Square 17

St James’ Church, Sussex Gardens 17

St James’s Church, Piccadilly 17

St James the Less Church 17

St James’s Roman Catholic Church 17

St John’s Hyde Park 18

St John’s Wood Church 18

St John’s Wood Synagogue 37

St Luke's Church Centre 18

St Martin-in-the-fields Church 18

St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church 18

St Mary’s Church 18

St Mary-on-Paddington Green Church 18

St Marylebone Parish Church 18

St Matthew’s Parish Church 19

St Matthew’s Westminster 19

St Michael’s Church 19

St Patrick's Church 19

St Paul's Church Centre 19

St Paul’s Church Covent Garden 20

St. Paul's Church, Knightsbridge 20

St Peter’s Church 20

St Peter’s Eaton Square 20

St Saviour's Church 20

St Stephen with St John 20

St Stephen’s Church 20

Swedish Church 21

Thames North Synod United Reformed Church 21

Three Faiths Forum 27

Trinity Methodist Church 21

Tyburn Convent 21

Union of Muslim Families 33

Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral 21

Unitarian and Free Christian Churches 21

Utrujj Foundation 33

West Central Synagogue 38

West London Buddhist Centre 7

West London Mission 22

West London Synagogue of British Jews 38

Westbourne Park Baptist Church 21

Westminster Abbey 22

Westminster Cathedral 22

Westminster Faith Exchange 28

Westminster Interfaith 28

Westminster Synagogue 38

World Assembly of Muslim Youth 33

Zoroastrian Trust Fund of Europe 43

Abbey Road

New London Synagogue 37

St John’s Wood Synagogue 37

Bayswater

St Mary of the Angels Catholic Church 18

St Stephen’s Church 20

West London Buddhist Centre 7

Bryanston & Dorset Square

British Education & Support Trust 31

Central London Seventh Day Adventist Church 10

City Circle (The) 31

Eleventh Church of Christ, Scientist 11

International Forum for Islamic Dialogue 32

Our Lady of Rosary 14

St Cyprian’s Church 17

St Paul’s Church Centre 19

Swedish Church 21

West London Synagogue of British Jews 38

Church Street

Edhi International Foundation 31

Marylebone Bangladeshi Society 27

Edgware Road

Assemblies of God Church 9

Harrow Road

St Luke’s Church Centre 18

St Peter’s Church (Elgin Ave) 20

Trinity Methodist Church 21

Hyde Park

Sikh Spirit 41

St James’s Church, Sussex Gardens 18

St John’s Hyde Park 18

Tyburn Convent 21

Knightsbridge and Belgravia

Calamus Foundation (The) 31

Churches Together in Westminster 10

German Christ Church 12

Holy Trinity Church 13

Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’i 5

St Mary’s Church 18

St Michael’s Church 19

St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge 20

St Peter’s Eaton Square 20

Westminster Synagogue 38

Lancaster Gate

Amal Trust, The (Light of Youth) 31

Greek Cathedral (The) 12

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain 12

New West End Synagogue 37

St Mathew’s Parish Church 19

Little Venice

Mosaic Community Trust 27

Salahuddin Islamic Trust (The) 33

St Mary-on-Paddington Green Church 18

Westbourne Baptist Church 21

Maida Vale

British Buddhist AssociationMarylebone High Street 7

Central Synagogue 37

Islamic Society for the Promotion of Religious Tolerance 32

St Marylebone Parish Church 18

St James’s Roman Catholic Church 17

West London Mission 22

West Central Synagogue 38

Queens Park

British Arab Resource Centre 31

North Westminster Cultural Association 33

Queens Park Bangladeshi Association 33

Queen’s Park United Reform Church 15

Index

of ven

ues/o

rgan

isatio

ns by

ward

Directory of Faiths in Westminster Index of venues/organisations by wards46

48Directory of Faiths in Westminster Index of venues/organisations by wards47Directory of Faiths in Westminster Index of venues/organisations by wards

Regents Park

Church of Our Lady, Lisson Grove 11

Handmaids of the Sacred Heart 13

Liberal Jewish Synagogue 37

London Central Mosque & Islamic CulturalCentre 32

St Christina’s 16

St John’s Wood Church 18

St James Park

Cardinal Hume Centre 10

Corpus Christi Church 11

Crown Court Church of Scotland 11

Emmanuel Evangelical Church 12

Guards Chapel 13

Methodist Central Hall Westminster 14

Orange Street Congregational Church 14

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) 15

Society of St John the Evangelist 16

St Clement Danes 16

St James (Piccadilly) 17

St Martin-in-the-fields Church 18

St Matthew’s Westminster 19

St Paul’s Church Covent Garden 20

Thames North Synod United Reformed Church 21

Unitarian and Free Christian Churches 21

Westminster Abbey 22

Westminster Faith Exchange 28

Tachbrook

St James the Less Church 17

St Saviour’s Church 20

Vincent Square

Gretra Mosque 31

London Diocesan Board of Schools 13

Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster 15

Salvation Army (The) 15

Westminster Cathedral 22

Warwick

Association for the Propagation of Faith 9

Buddhist Society (The) 7

Franciscan Sisters of the Heart of Jesus 12

Holy Apostles Church 13

Mission Together (Holy Childhood) 14

Pontifical Mission Societies 15

Society of St Peter the Apostle (SPA) 16

St Gabriel’s, Pimlico 17

West End

All Saints Church 9

All Souls Church 9

Christ Church Mayfair 10

Church of Our Lady, the Assumption and St Gregory 10

City Gate Church 11

Commonwealth Church 11

French Protestant Church 12

Grovenors Chapel 12

International Buddhist Progress Society 7

London Fo Guang Shan Temple 7

London Institute for ContemporaryChristianity 14

Mayfair Islamic Centre 32

Mount St Jesuit Centre 14

Queens Chapel of the Savoy (The) 15

Radha Krishna Temple (ISKCON) 25

Salvation Army Church - Regent Hall 15

St Anne with St Thomas and St Peter (Soho) 16

St George Hanover Square 17

St. Patrick’s Church 19

Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral 21

Westbourne

Our Lady of Lourdes & St. Vincent De Paul 14

Index

of

ven

ues

/org

an

isati

on

s by

ward

Westminster Faith ExchangeC/o Policy & PerformanceWestminster City Council18th Floor, City Hall, 64 Victoria StreetLondon SW1E 6QPTel 020 7641 3047Fax 020 7641 2872Email [email protected]

March 2007

Directory ofFaiths

in Westminster

Directory of Faiths in Westminster · Services ... London Fo Guang Shan- Temple 84 Margaret Street...

Documents

Transcript of Directory of Faiths in Westminster · Services ... London Fo Guang Shan- Temple 84 Margaret Street...