Delayed between flights at Heathrow 5, I followed the signs to the Multifaith
Room and found a few Muslim airport staff saying their prayers. I said my own Iona Community prayers alongside, which start
The world belongs to God – the earth and all its people.
How good and how lovely it is – to live together in unity.
Love and faith come together – justice and peace join hands . .
These multifaith rooms are almost always pokey, featureless places without windows, but at least they exist. One day I’m sure we’ll manage something a bit more adventurous and inviting – even beautiful. An anteroom would be great, where people could chat.