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Living as Neighbours, an inter- faith seminar which grew out of an Anglican/Muslim collaboration in Stouflville, takes place May 10. BY HANNELORE VOLPE Staff Writer How well do you know your neighbours, Stouflville? The Ahmadiwa Muslim Youth Association is hosting the event at Christ Church Anglican. This is one of about 200 seminars the Canaâ€" da-wide association is holding this year. arm-Maw 138WUJ MAM.“ Faiths joining forces to break down‘barriers The seminar topic reflects what is happening in the world and in the Stouffville community, Rev. Rob Shields of Christ Church said. When it comes to your average Christian or Muslim, they are just normal, decent people wanting to live as neighbours, Mr. Shields said. People of different cultures and religiouns have more in common and less differences, Faseeh Malik, director of religious and commuâ€" nity affairs for the Muslim associaâ€" tion said. 7.0mft. When several new Stouffville res- HOME CONSTRUCTION IN lEMONVIllE ST OVES “midi”. WMMMM. MduwdaKMh MUM m“ s1.399” idents from various cultures wanted help in getting more familiar with their new town, the church stepped in to help. Now several parishioners help the residents to get to know their town and local customs. The Anglican parish has become more multi-cultural in recent years. While new people coming to Stouffville 30 years ago found it difficult to integrate, Mr. Shields doesn‘t see that happening now. The seminar features presentaâ€" tions on the Hindu, Muslim and Christian perspectives along with a chance to have your questions answered. Refueshments follow. The organizers are hoping about 100 people attend. Everyone in the community is welcome, particular- ly young people- The Kuslim association first approached the town three years ago as part of its outreach program to more rural areas. It held its first seminar here late in 2006, with about 50 people attending. ‘ It is hoping to do other outreach programs here in future. Plannnlng to attend? ~The seminar runs from 4 to 6 pm, with registration beginning at 3:30 pm. -The church is at 254 Sunset Blvd. in Stouffville. ~To register. call 416562-0596 or go to isiamEvents.ca/ register Here is the 411 on the May 10 session in Stoufiville: STAFF PHOTO/SJOERD WITTEVEEN 905-640â€"4646 6312 Main St