The Australian Council of Christians and Jews will conduct a Conference seeking to answer “What are the ‘Walls’ and ‘Bridges’ for interfaith dialogue in Australia in 2015, October 25-28, at Temple Beth Israel in St Kilda.
The Australian Council of Christians and Jews invites members and friends to its Bridges and Walls Annual Conference 2015 to be held from Sunday to Wednesday October 25 to October 28 2015.
‘Bridges’ seek to create dialogue between religions and cultural groups. ‘Walls’ are those perspectives seek to delimit the boundaries of self. Both are necessary.
What are the ‘Walls’ and ‘Bridges’ for interfaith dialogue in Australia in 2015?
Keynote speakers:
Rabbi Jorge (‘Shmuel’) Szteinhendler: Bridges and Walls in inter-religious dialogue: A South American Perspective
Rev. Jenny Chalmers: Bridges and Walls in inter-religious Dialogue: New Zealand Perspective
Program:
Sunday 25 October – 6pm Introductions
Monday 26 October – 9am Keynotes and discussions, the Grass Roots Dialogue Project
Tuesday 27 October – 9am Exploring Jewish Christian dialogue/other traditions: What are the ‘Walls’ and ‘Bridges’ in Australia today?
Tuesday 27 October – Celebration Dinner
Wednesday 28 October – 9am ACCJ AGM
Conference Details
Event: What are the ‘Walls’ and ‘Bridges’ for interfaith dialogue in Australia in 2015?
When: October 25-28
Where: Temple Beth Israel, 76-82 Alma Road, St Kilda VIC 3182
Cost: $260.00; Early Bird: $230 (ends 1 Sept); Concession: $190; F/T Student: $100
More information:Liz Parker, CCJ Victoria ccjvic@bigpond.net.au 326 Church St Richmond 3121 Telephone: 03 9429 5212
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