This area of activity has not only concentrated on the development of a healthy relationship with people of diverse faiths, but also presenting a deeper and intellectual grasp of the Islamic faith. LCM`s active involvement with local and county wide interfaith based groups, councils and forums has provided a strong foundation for the goals of such interfaith activities to yield productive outcomes.

One such outcome was the visit to the Islamic Markaz in Blackburn. This occasion was honoured by the Rt. Hon. Jack Straw and notable members of the multi-faith Lancashire community who attended in their capacity as members of the interfaith council. Members found the experience very informative and educational as well as thoroughly rewarding. It is envisaged that reciprocal visits to other centres will form part of future plans.

A major conference was held in October on the theme; `Family Values in the 21st Century: Christian and Muslim perspectives`. The Anglican-Muslim Group (of which LCM is a member) under the banner of `Building Bridges` hosted this event. This was the fourth such conference hosted by the Anglican-Muslim Group, a manifest indication of their continued and growing relationship, and a determined focussed approach to make Faith perspectives a major constituent of public debate and issues of common concern.

Aims of Lancashire Council of Mosques

· To advance interfaith dialogue in order to promote community harmony

Objectives of Lancashire Council of Mosques

· Supporting the Lancashire Forum of Faiths and Blackburn with Darwen Interfaith Council
· Continued dialogue with the Church of England – Blackburn Diocese throughout the Anglican-Muslim Group
· Accommodate Mosque tours

Progress to date