On Sun 2nd December, community members are invited to visit places of worship in the Mirrabooka area to share knowledge and stories, become more connected, and strengthen friendships. The City of Stirling will facilitate the tour.
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NSW: Book Launch – An Inevitable Path
The Community Stories Project of the Sydney Jewish Museum is proud to launch Josie Lacey OAM’s story, An Inevitable Path: A Memoir, on Sunday 25 November 2018 at the Sydney Jewish Museum. Josie Lacey OAM is Convenor, NSW Branch of Religions for Peace.
Victoria: Council of Christians and Jews host Greg Sheridan
The Council of Christians and Jews (Victoria) will host Greg Sheridan discussing his new book “God is Good for You” at St Oswald’s Church Hall, Glen Iris, on Sunday 25 November.
WA’s deputy police commissioner praises Muslim leaders for unity
Deputy Police Commissioner Stephen Brown says he does not need to call for more action from WA’s Muslim leaders because he knows how hard they are working to keep the community safe. Mr Brown joined imams from across Perth this week to call for unity in the fight against terrorism and to reveal the depth of the working relationship between WA Police and the Muslim community.
PM wants Muslim leaders to do more to prevent terrorism, but what more can they do?
The Prime Minister has said that religious leaders – of all congregations – and all faiths, are responsible for the conduct of members of their faith community. In this article, Prof. Greg Barton – who often addresses interfaith groups – highlights an issue with the Prime Minister’s so-called proclamation of responsibility for faith leaders.
Tasmania, November 2018
Hobart will celebrate Diwali (Deepavali) on Friday 9 November from 4:00pm – 9:00pm at Franklin Square. Diwali is a festival of victory of light over darkness; it is observed in Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and the Sikh religion. The word ‘Deepavali’ literally means ‘rows of lamps’. The lamp is not merely the symbol of knowledge of Truth, but also of the one Spirit that shines in all.
Victoria: Stranger Things: Australian Teens claim ‘no religion’, but report a diversity of spiritualities
The Australian Intercultural Society will host Prof. Gary Bouma who will give an overview of Generation Z and their religious diversity, St Kilda Road, Melbourne on Tuesday 13 November 2018 commencing 12.00pm
The Sydney Jewish community’s vigil for the victims and survivors of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre
Last night, hundreds gathered at The Great Synagogue to pay their respects to the victims and survivors of the Tree of Life synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh, co-hosted by the ECAJ, the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, Emanuel Synagogue, and The Great Synagogue.
Victoria: Buddhist Spring Festival 2018
The Tibetan Buddhist Society takes great pleasure in inviting you to the Buddhist Spring Festival Ceremony for World Peace held in the traditional Tibetan temple, which was blessed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The festival will take place on the weekend of 10-11 November at Yuroke, Melbourne.
Children in Nauru
The National Executive of Religions for Peace Australia calls upon the Australian Government to remove all children from detention on Nauru.
Statement: Tree of Life Synagogue
Religions for Peace Australia is shocked and deeply saddened to hear of uncalled for attack and subsequent deaths at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburg during a family service. Religions for Peace Australia calls for people of all faiths to stand in solidarity with our Jewish Community as well as holding them in our … Read more
Victoria: JCMA Women’s Tour of St Paul’s Cathedral
As part of our continuing efforts in harbouring understanding and appreciation of the Abrahamic faith traditions, the Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia’s Women’s Committee is pleased to invite you to a guided tour of St Paul’s Cathedral, in the Melbourne CBD on Thursday, 1 November, 2018.
