WAYS TO ENGAGE WITH MUSLIM PEOPLE10

Take advantage of natural opportunities to meet informally1

Look foropportunities to make deeper friendships2

Church to Mosque relations can be important for building bridges 3

Be prepared to listen and learn4

Women have more opportunity to relate to the families and visit homes5

A church should consider surveying its neighbourhood to build a picture of who lives there6

Form a strategy of outreach with a clear idea of priorities7

Churches that have taken the trouble to build relationships over the years often find people respond to hospitality on special occasions8

hold a joint study day on a topic of importance 9

the Gospel will on occasions direct us to stand alongside beleaguered groups

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