What Is It?
A group of young people from the different faith communities in Forest Gate getting to know one another in a fun, friendly environment, sharing each other's experiences of life and faith, and deciding for themselves what they want to talk about and how.
Who Is It For?
Young people, roughly between the ages of 15 - 18 years old, who live in or around Forest Gate in Newham, are a part of a local faith community, and are interested in expanding their horizons and enjoy expressing their opinions and getting their voices heard.
Why Bother?
We all know that 'Religion' is the hot topic at the moment everywhere in the media, in the news, in politics, this is your chance to get involved in a positive way, and be a part of creating some 'good news stories.' Not only will you learn interesting things about other religions and faiths, but others who have participated in similar projects have said that it increases their confidence in their own faith and beliefs. The skills you will learn along the way will also be invaluable as you move on out of Forest Gate on to university and out into the world of work.
How Much Of My Time Will It Take?
You put in as much as you want to get out of it. But as a rough guide, the whole project will run for a year, and during the year we will meet one evening every other month. There will be two or three additional days spread out throughout the year, which may be on a weekend.
Where Did The Idea Come From?
Faithful Friends is a group which has existed since February 2007 and has been helping adults from local faith communities to get to know one another, and has so far been a great success and well received. Leaders from each of the faiths involved wanted a similar project for their young people to get involved in, to experience some of the same benefits. More >
Interested?
Contact Rev Darren McIndoe
020 8503 1913
darren.mcindoe @ stjohnse15.co.uk