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Interfaith Events in Sydney
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Studies of Religion
Date:Tuesday 6th- Friday 9th October 2009
Venue: Caroline Chisholm Centre, Pennant Hills.
Organazation: Broken Bay
Institute.
Description:This is a program specifically for
HSC Studies of Religion teachers presented by John McGrath,
a key instigator of the HSC Studies of Religion courses,
in collaboration with Aboriginal, Jewish and Islamic
presenters. The program can be taken for academic credit
through BBI with the Sydney College of Divinity or by
attendance only.
For further information contact
info@bbi.edu.au
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Interfaith International Day of Peace
Service
Date: Monday, 21st September 2009
Time: 11.00am
Venue: St David's Uniting Chuch Hall 454 Pacific
HWY (corner of Provincial Road) Linfield.
Organazation: St David's Uniting Church.
Description: The 55th session of the General
Assembly of the United Nations designated 21st September
as International Day of Peace. There will be representers
from Aboriginal, Bahai, Buddist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic,
Jain, Jewish, Sikh, Sufi and Zoroastrian communities
and will offer prayers for peace. There will be time
for silent reflection.
For Further information: Rev Manas Ghosh on 9416 2746
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Many Faiths: One Humanity
Date: Tuesday 18th August 2009
Time:9.00am-3.00pm
Venue: CBHS Lewisham, 68 The Boulevarde, Lewisham
NSW
Organazation: Edmund Rice Education Australia,
Oceania Christian Brothers and Multi Faith Centre Griffith
University.
Description: Join with teachers and educators
from faith-based and state schools and the wider community
to explore how we can support students to make a difference
in their local and global communities.
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Mitra Youth Buddhist Network
Date: Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2009
Venue: UTS, Great Hall
Organazation: Mitra Youth Buddhist Network
Description: Two multi-faith panels will be presenting
this year at Mitra's annual Buddhist conference:
Reflection and Action in times of Crisis and Uncertainties
- Imam Afroz Ali (Al-Ghazzali Centre for Islamic Sciences
& Human Development), Shaykh Ibrahim al Ansari (Ansari
Sufi Order), Margareta Brosnan (Caritas Australia) and
Ven Tejadhammo (Association of Engaged Buddhists)
In the face of recurring worldcrisis and other global
issues, we are confronted with endless challenges to
overcoming the problems. These challenges alone motivate
us to take action to create a better world. However,
we will burn out without spiritual strengths. With compassion
and understanding, we can rely on spirituality and faith
to fuel our energy to do the right thing at the right
time, and also to know when to stop. This requires deep
thought in to the priorities in life so that the action
we take is always on the basis of love and understanding,
which benefit both ourselves and others.
Does Faith Bring You Into or out of this world? - Rev
Dr David Millikan (Uniting Church), Donna Jacobs Sife
(Jewish Voices for Peace and Justice), Ven Sujato (Santi
Buddhist Forest Monastery)
Often misunderstood, faith can seem like a solution
to lifes problems and is believed to provide answers
to endless questions about the life beyond this world.
Having faith gives us the strength to look inward and
understand our true nature, or within theistic religions,
to understand a deeper relationship with God. Faith
also encourages us to look at the existing mess that
needs cleaning up. Our motivation to be active and make
a change will be strengthened by the power of faith.The
perplexing questions regarding faith are "Which one
is more important, personal spiritual growth and inner
change or activism for a better world?
www.conference.mitra.org.au
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A Common Word Conference
Date: Thursday, 28th May 2009
Time: 6.30pm for a 7.00pm start
Venue: Cathedral Hall, St Patricks Cathedral
, 1 Marist Place Parramatta.
Cost: Free
Description:Issued on October 2007, and endorsed
by 138 Muslim scholars & leaders, A Common Word Between
Us and You is an open letter and call to Christian leaders
everywhere. It is a historical and unprecedented document
that has further paved the way in developing deeper
and more enriching relationships between people of faith.
We hope that this Conference will bring together people
from different religious traditions for discussion and
critical reflection on the issues raised.
RSVP: companionsindialogue@gmail.com
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"Women of Faith:
Creating a better future"
Date: Sunday, 24th May 2009
Time: 6.00pm for a 6.30pm start
Venue: Bosphorous Reception Lounge 7 Station
Street, Auburn
Cost: $35 per person (includes three course meal)
Description:An evening that combines the intellectual,
cultural & spiritual richness of women from diverse
faith & traditional backgrounds. From keynote address
to traditional entertainment items, this dinner provides
a unique forum to engage women across NSW in authentic
experience of interfaith and intercultural dialogue.
Bookings and Payment due Friday, 15th May 2009 at registrations@affinity.org.au
or by phone on (02) 9702 0789 (during business
hours)
Payment essential at time of booking.
Cheque, credit card, direct deposit and money order
accepted.
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Seeking The Common Good
Date: Friday 3rd April, 2009
Time: 6.30-8.30 pm
Date: Saturday 4th April, 2009
Time: 9.00am-4.00pm
Venue: Uniting Church Centre for Ministry, 16
Masons Drive, North Parramatta.
Cost: $50 per person including food.
Organisation:Uniting Justice Australia & PACT
Description: A conference for those interested
in the relationship between religion and human rights
in Australia.
RSVP: Registration form to be sent to David Roper
Address: Common Good Conference United Theological
College
16 Masons Drive North Parramatta
NSW 2151
Fax: (02) 9683 6617
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Earth Hour Multi-Faith Vigil
Date: Saturday, 28th March 2009
Time: 8.00pm - 9.30pm
Venue: Observatory Hill, corner of
Fort St and Watson Rd, The Rocks, Sydney.
Organization: ARRCC (Australian Religious Response
to Climate Change).
Description: Join in a candle-lit celebration
of our diversity and our efforts to care for the Earth,
with music, song, prayer, reflection and meditation.
With performances to include the Muslim Recital Choir,
and duo Mahesh Radhakrishnan and David Carr.
Enquries: Miriam Pepper 0447 730 772
Further Details www.arrcc.org.au
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Exploring The Humanity Of
Jesus & Muhammad
(Peace Be Upon Them)
Date: Wednesday, 18th March
Time: 7.30 pm
Venue: Auditorium Centre for Ministry – United
Theological College
16 Masons Drive,
North Parramatta
Guest Speakers:
Sheikh Arif Abdulhussein
Al Mahdi Institute BirminghamUK;
Rev Dr John Squires
Charles Sturt University – School of Theology
Email: info@imamhasancentre.com.au
Phone: 9679 0855
Email: cpearson@nsw.uca.org.au
Phone: 8838 8926
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Peace Through Faith – An Interfaith Dialogue
Date: Sunday, 26th October, 2008
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre-19 Bringelly
Rd, Kingswood
Organization: Al-Ghazzali Centre
Description: A lecture presentation by Bishop
Peter Barnett and Imam Afroz Ali, discussing how peace
is seen and attained through their respective faiths,
as well as how faith is part of attaining peace. After
their presentations, there will be time to ask questions
of both speakers, as well as share your thoughts of
how to promote peace and harmony through faith.
Cost: Free
Enquiries: info@alghazzali.org
No registration required. All welcome.
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"IS" Earth: Our Common Home
Date: Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280
Pitt St, Sydney
Organization: The Faith Ecology Network (FEN)
Description: "How do we inhabit the Earth?"
There will be speakers and respondents from 9 faith
traditions and interactive group discussion.
RSVP: Anne Lanyon 9352 8021, annelanyon.cmi@columban.org.au
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7th International Interfaith Abraham Conference
Date: Sunday, 19 October 2008
Time: 11am to 3:30pm
Venue: Webster Theatre, University of Sydney
Theme: “Walking together: Our faiths and reconciliation”
Morning Keynote: Prof. Larissa Behrendt Afternoon
Panel: Chaired by Richard Morecroft, ABC TV Newsreader
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"IS" Earth: Our Common Home
Date: Wednesday, 15 October 2008
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280
Pitt St, Sydney
Organization: The Faith Ecology Network (FEN)
Description: "The interdependence of humans
and other species." There will be speakers and respondents
from 9 faith traditions and interactive group discussion.
RSVP: Anne Lanyon 9352 8021, annelanyon.cmi@columban.org.au
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"IS" Earth: Our Common Home
Date: Tuesday, 7 October 2008
Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
Venue: Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280
Pitt St, Sydney
Organization: The Faith Ecology Network (FEN)
Description: "Whose Earth is it" There
will be speakers and respondents from 9 faith traditions
and interactive group discussion.
RSVP: Anne Lanyon 9352 8021, annelanyon.cmi@columban.org.au
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United Nations Dialogue among Civilizations Forum.
Date: Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2008
Time: Evening start
Venue: Leura (near Katoomba), Blue Mountains,
NSW, Australia.
Organization: Brahma Kumaris Australia.
Description: The aim of the Forum is to create
the foundations for global co-operation and move beyond
the clashes and divisions of religions and civilizations.
Enquiries: Wendy Sargent on 0417-241450 or at
wsargen@attglobal.net
Reservations: bookings.leura@au.bkwsu.org or
phone: 02 4784-2500
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Catenian Association Forum
On the anniversary of the tragedies of September 11th,
this forum offers a space where people of goodwill can
meet in faith and scholarship to better understand our
communities and world.
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Women of Faith Dinner 2008
On Saturday, 31st May 2008, Affinity Intercultural
Foundation in collaboration with Columban Mission Institute,
Diocese of Parramatta, Kings Cross Interfaith Centre,
NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, North Shore Temple Emanuel
and Uniting Church NSW Synod organised arguably, one
of the year’s most celebrated and anticipated “Women
of Faith Dinner”.
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National Day of Prayer for Burma
Organised by : The National Council of Churches
in Australia and Caritas Australia
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The Practice of Interfaith Dialogue: Being Christian
in Multi-faith Australia
Organised by : Uniting Church NSW Synod
Date : 27 October 2007
Time : TBA
Venue : Centre for Ministry, 16 Masons Drive,
North Parramatta
Description : This day conference will look at
the Christian tradition of interfaith dialogue and the
current Australian setting, but the main focus will
be on exploring the Christian theology of other faiths
and sharing current practices. People of all faiths
most welcome.
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Auburn Gallipoli Mosque Open Day
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Interfaith Panel
Date : Tuesday, 30 October 2007
Time : 7.30pm - 9pm
Venue : St Charles Borromeo Church, Ryde.
Speakers : Zuleyha Keskin, Trish Madigan, Josie
Lacey
Topic : "The Hospitality of God"
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Book Launch Invitation - "Interfaith Dialogue
Is A Sacred Mission"
Date : Friday, 9th November 2007
Time : 7.30pm
Venue : The Melkite Catholic Centre
80 Waterloo Road, Greenacre
Description : Proceedings of forums
held by the Australian Christian Muslim Friendship Society.
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Walk against warming
Date : Sunday, 11th November 2007
Time : 12:45pm
Venue : Meet at - Entrance to the Domain in Hospital
Rd (behind the State Library)
Description : Walk against warming
aims to let our politicians know that the people of
Australia are looking for strong leadership to address
climate change.
We are hoping to have a large multi-faith presence at
the walk and display to the broader community the powerful
potential climate change has to unit religions in a
common call to action.
Look for the Faith Ecology Network banner or the Project
Green Church Banner.
Looking forward to seeing you there
www.walkagainstwarming.org
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Philosophy Evening - "What is the purpose
of life?"
Date : Saturday, 17th November 2007
Time : 7pm for 7.30pm start
Venue : Weil Park Community Centre, Woolich Rd.
Woolich
Description : Join Speakers from Jewish,
Buddhist, Christian & Muslim Traditions for a Beautiful
Evening of Philosophical Exploration
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"Celebrating 800 Years Since The Birth of Rumi"
Date: Sunday, 18th November 2007
Time: 3:00pm
Venue: Pitt St Uniting Church, 264 Pitt St (3
buildings from Park St in direction of Central) Near
Town Hall Station.
Description: Interfaith Minister Rev Stephanie
Dowrick will lead this enchanting Service which will
include readings, prayers and poems from Rumi.
Wonderful music by Jewish musicians Kim Cunio & Heather
Lee as well as Georgia Carr from the Heart Centre. People
attend from a variety of religious traditions and none.
You are specially invited. Enquiries 9267 3614
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Seven Steps Towards Sustainability with Geoff Callaghan
of the Climate Institute
Date: Wednesday, 21st November 2007
Time: 6.30pm to 8pm Supper: Light refreshment (donations
are appreciated)
Venue: 1st Floor, Edmund Rice Centre,
9 Alexandra Ave, Croydon.
Description: Practical suggestions to help your
faith community take pisitive action to address climate
change.
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Story Telling Event
Date: Sunday, 25th November 2007
Time: 2pm
Venue: The NSW Writers Centre, Rozelle
Entry: By donation
Description: NSW Council of Christians and Jews,
and the NSW Writers' Centre decided to hold an afternoon
of stories: modern stories, old stories and stories
that are true on many levels from Muslim, Jewish, Christian
and downright Pagan sources. You are cordially invited
to hear... Donna Jacobs Sife David Wansbrough, Veronica
Carvajal, Marcel Weyland, Eshm Azari.
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The Quran & The Gospels.
Approaching Sacred Texts in Modern Times
Date: Friday, 30th November 2007
Time: 7.00pm
Venue: The Crypt, St Patricks Catholic Church,
Grosvenor St, City
Entry: $5.00 per person
Description: The evening includes reading of
inspiring and challenging passages from both the Quran
and the Gospels. There will be group discussion over
these texts, with live reflections & exchange of
scholarly insights by the two presenters.
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“The Advent of Jesus for Muslims and Christians”
Date: Wednesday, 5th December 2007
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Iman Hassan Centre 165 Annangrove Road, Annangrove
Organization: The Hills Interfaith Dialogue Group
(with representetives of Muslim, Catholic and Uniting
communities) Description: Featuring short film
"The Iman and the Pastor" and Galston Uniting Church
Man's Choir, Community Carols, Discussion and Supper.
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“Common Ground”
Date: Thursday, 6th December 2007
Time: 7.15pm for 7.30pm start
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 59 Boundary Road,
Wahroonga
Organization: Society of Friends (Quakers),
Wahroonga
Description: An evening on spiritual background
and content that link Islam and Christianity
Enquires: Miriam Goodwin - 0409 246282
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Towards One Family Under God
Date: Sunday, 9th December 2007
Time: 3.00pm
Venue: The Oceania Peace Embassy,
826 George St, Sydney (entrance Regent St).
Organization: Universal Peace Federation
Description: Representatives from different faiths
will present on how we can help to bring peace in the
world through encountering people of different faiths
with a heart of respect and love.
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