Host Communities
 S. Fraser Unitarian
Congregation
*Sponsors*
Newton Seniors’ Centre, 13775—70th Avenue
(604) 512-9032 Website
 Surrey Bahá’í Centre 13643—100th Avenue,
Surrey, B.C.
(604) 589-7939 Website
 Lumbini Buddhist
Temple 16845—94A Avenue,
Surrey, B.C.
(604) 584-4718
 Crossroads United Church 7655—120 Street,
North Delta, B.C.
(778) 593-1043 Website
 Cwenengitel Aboriginal Society 13632 - 110A Avenue, Surrey, B.C.
(604) 588-5561 Website
 Laxmi-Narayana Temple 8321—140th Street,
Surrey, B.C.
(604) 596-4777 Website
 Surrey Jamea Masjid Surrey Delta Branch
12407 72nd. Ave.,
Surrey, B.C.
 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 6270 – 126th Street
Surrey, B.C.
(604) 597-9280 Website
 Canadian Singh Sabha Gurdwara 8115—132 Street,
Surrey, B.C.
(604) 590-3232
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Program Description
The Surrey Neighbouring Faiths Program is a free, multifaith program for families of children aged 4-6 years. The Program encourages children to value their own cultural, ethnic, and religious identities. Further, it offers experiences for children to learn to respect and appreciate other peoples’ identities, and to feel a sense of belonging in the broader community. The program welcomes participants from all religious backgrounds, as well as those with no religious affiliation
Overview:
The program consists of 8-10 sessions. The dates and times of the sessions may vary depending on the availability of volunteers and host communities. The first session is a general orientation and planning session to ensure that the program meets the needs and interests of the group. 7-9 sessions are then devoted to visiting a selection of faith communities in Surrey.
Visits to Local Faith Communities:
Visits to local faith communities are lead by a member of that community. Sessions are 1 to 2 hours long and are geared towards the developmental level of 4-6 year old preschool and early elementary school children.
Visits include a tour of the building and introductions to other members of the community. Children participate in songs, hymns, stories, games or crafts related to the faith tradition, and parents are given opportunities to ask questions as well.
The content of each session introduces children and families to basic beliefs or practices of the faith community. The activities are intended to educate and inspire, not to convert, convince or present a particular faith as superior to others.
Parent Participation:
Parents are required to supervise their children at all times during this program and are responsible for all transportation.
Register Online Now:
Click the link above to use our convenient email form.
Upcoming Events |
Surrey Early Years Festival
Come and visit us at our booth at the Surrey Early Years Festival, Saturday April 30th from 10:00am-2:00pm at the North Surrey Recreation Centre (10275 City Parkway, Surrey).
The event is geared towards children aged 0-6 and their families. This year's festival theme is Forest Fun. On the main stage Bob's and Lolo will be performing two shows and Chris Hamilton will be Emcee.
Launch of Documentary Project
We'll be launching our documentary project at the Surrey Welcoming and Inclusive Communities forum on April 16, 2011. Sign up for our newsletter or get in touch for more details!
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Our Goals
To have fun, memorable experiences with people from different faith communities in Surrey.
To visit different religious buildings in Surrey.
To support children as they prepare to enter the diversity of the local school system.
To build connections among families that value diversity.
To empower families to raise knowledgeable and caring children in our multicultural and multifaith community.
Learn more about our program...
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