Spiritual Care Australia Conference: June 2024

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Spiritual Care Australia Conference: June 2024

Our Patterns of Creative Spiritual Care conference is the premiere event highlighting and supporting the work of pastoral care, spiritual care and chaplaincy in Australia.

Spiritual care highly values the importance of person-centered care. Our 2024 Conference theme: “Patterns of Creative Spiritual Care – Enriching the Journey to Hope” recognises the richness of creativity when attending to the person at the heart of our care. The use of sound and music, aromas, art and imagery, drama and role, embodiment and movement, language and story are all mediums through which we seek to engage with the other.

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During prayer for Ukraine, reflection asks: “Has the promised Kingdom not come yet?”

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During prayer for Ukraine, reflection asks: “Has the promised Kingdom not come yet?”


During a World Council of Churches morning prayer—focusing on the churches and people of Belarus, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine – a reflection by Prof. Dr Dmytro Tsolin focused on both the pain of the war in Ukraine as well as how we hang onto hope.

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World Council of Churches expresses grave concern over escalation of violence in Middle East

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World Council of Churches LogoWorld Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, on behalf of the global fellowship, expressed grave concern regarding the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East following the first direct confrontation between Iran and Israel.

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Centre for Interfaith Understanding’s Mohamed Imran talks gratitude, compassion and Eid

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Malabar Mosque

Eid al-Fitr is a celebration from which all faiths can learn, where community, reflection and gratitude are at its core.

To delve deeper into the significance of this auspicious occasion and its broader implications for interfaith understanding and inclusivity, Diplomatic Network (Asia) is honored to have spoken to Mohamed Imran Mohamed Taib.

Imran is the founder and executive director of Dialogue Centre and a founding board member of Centre for Interfaith Understanding. Both are interfaith organizations with an inclusive and progressive approach toward diversity in Singapore.

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The Universal Beauty of God: Transcending Religions and Cultures

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Dr. Adis DuderijaThe concept of God and the perception of divine beauty have been intertwined with various religions and cultures throughout human history. However, it is important to recognise that the beauty of God is not confined to any particular religious tradition or cultural framework. Instead, the beauty of God is a universal reality that transcends these boundaries, offering a source of awe, inspiration, and connection for people of all backgrounds. Dr Adis Duderija seeks to explore the notion that the beauty of God is not limited to specific religions or cultures but is a unifying force that can be appreciated and celebrated by all.

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Vatican official to speak on Interreligious Dialogue in Parramatta

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Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald M.Afr.OBEThe Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations and the Diocese of Parramatta will welcome Cardinal Michael Fitzgerald M.Afr.OBE on Wednesday 8 May 2024 for a free public lecture entitled: “Interreligious Dialogue in our Day: 60 Years after Nostra Aetate” at St Patrick’s Cathedral Hall, Parramatta.

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Steps Leading Towards Harmony: World Interfaith Harmony Week Lecture

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World Interfaith Harmony Week Logo - smallReligions for Peace Australia and Canberra Interfaith Forum hosted the annual World Interfaith Harmony Week Lecture at Parliament House, Canberra on 28 February 2024. The Guest Speaker was Dr. Pal Dhall, International speaker and presenter on Human Values with experience integrating ethics and human values of mankind’s religions to create harmony and peace in society and culture.

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Conference Report: Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice – An Indigenous Theological Revolution

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Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution

This report focuses on a groundbreaking four-day conference held under the auspices of the School of Indigenous Studies established in 2022 by the University of Divinity. Conference Report: Raising our Tribal Voice for Justice was a four-day conference held 5-8 February 2024, at St Paschal’s College, Box Hill, Victoria. This report is provided by Emeritus Professor Des Cahill, President – Religions for Peace Australia, Moderator – Asian Conference of Religions for Peace.

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Our Earth – how do we work together to heal the devastation of war and create hope for our children?

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Palestine Museum of Natural HistoryA talk will be given by visiting Palestinian Christian ecologist, Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh on Monday evening, 22 April 2024. This interfaith gathering is a collaboration between Interfaith Matters! Forum, Multifaith SA and Religions for Peace Australia.

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