Sharing Our Scriptures – informal study groups comparing the Torah, New Testament, and Qu’ran

You are invited to come study our sacred texts together, normally on the third Tuesday of every month 7:30-9:00 pm in at a private home in Khandallah. These meetings are always face-to-face – personal interaction is a critical component of our kaupapa.

We’re in our tenth year of running Sharing our Scriptures, based on Cambridge University’ Scriptural Reasoning programme, and extended by the Wellington Abrahamic Council. In that time, we’ve covered topics including Abraham’s Journeys, Dreams, Riots and Rebellion, Gossip, Questioning God, Married Love, and many others.

At each meeting, we have Jewish, Christian, and Muslim members in a group discussion about how these topics are treated in our scared texts. The discussions are interesting and lively, and packed with personal and group insights based on the experience and knowledge of our diverse group. It’s a great way to meet interesting people from other religions in a safe and homely space, and learn about your own religion through the eyes of others.

All are welcome to these sessions. Our only requirement is that you come with an open mind and an open heart, and adhere to our Abrahamic Council Values.

We’ll kick off 2026 on the topic of “Abraham, our ancestor in faith” with readings from Genesis 17:19-27, Romans 4:13-17, and Quran 37:102-107 (As-Saffat) on Tuesday 17 February, 7:30 pm. (Note this is the second Tuesday, even though we normally hold our meetings on the Third Tuesday).

If you are interested in joining us, you can subscribe to our email list – just enter your name and email address at the bottom of our subscription page, and click “subscribe”. You can also contact Nick Polaschek on 020 479 7956 for more info, or contact us through this site.

The Binding of Isaac / Ishmael – Wednesday 20 October 7.30pm

The Wellington Council of Christians and Jews Presents
A Public Sacred Text Study

The Binding of Isaac / Ishmael: Jewish, Christian and Muslim Perspectives

Wednesday 20 October 2010 at 7.30pm
Myers Hall, Wellington Jewish Community Centre
80 Webb St, Wellington
Entry by koha, all are welcome

Speakers:

  • Rabbi David Alima – Orthodox Rabbi, Wellington Hebrew Congregation
  • Rev Jenny Chalmers – Anglican Priest, St Marks Carterton; WCCJ Co-Chair
  • Sheikh Mohammed Amir – Imam, Wellington Islamic Centre

The binding of Isaac (in the Jewish and Christian traditions) or Ishmael (in the Islamic tradition) is a turning point in each of our religions, with fascinating similarities and differences in interpretation between the three Abrahamic faiths.  Come find out more about the ongoing impact of this pivotal event over 3,000 years ago.

The three talks will be followed by an panel discussion.

For more information, contact Dave Moskovitz, 027 220 2202

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