Religious and community leaders from Gravesham have gathered to strengthen the bonds between groups of different faiths.
With the religious studies curriculum determind by local councils - the event, held on November 19, aimed to encourage, celebrate and maintain the religious diversity across north Kent for inter-faith awareness week held last week between November 15-21.
Pastor, Tom Griffiths of City Praise Centre, endorsed the ethos of the event.
Mr Griffiths said: "Anything that breaks down prejudice and understanding between religious groups, has got to be good for society."
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Trussel Trust foodbank manager David Idowu added: "Inter-faith in Gravesham is progressing because the common ground for everyone is to help the community and humanity."
Through the Churches Together partnership, high impact projects have been created to benefit the wider community.
David Idowu, manager of Trussel Trust Foodbank
The concept of the week is to understand diversity through celebrating differences.
At the event held at the council offices, Mr Griffiths also announced the opening of Sanctuary - a shelter for rough sleepers in Gravesend town centre - that will run from December until the end of February.
For more information go to gravesendchurchestogether.org
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