Islamic Council of Victoria President Bayram Aktepe noted “It was a noteworthy first for the Australian Muslim community, and what a first for our nation at large. We also believe it is sends an important message to the World, that the leaders of Australia are driving an agenda of multicultural harmony by respecting and sharing in the rich tapestry of our community”.
Victoria
Melbourne: SEA of FAITH in AUSTRALIA (SoFiA)
The SoFiA Network promotes the open exploration of religion, spirituality and meaning. ‘Sea of Faith’ is not a church, but a network of people who are seeking a radical reappraisal of past religious traditions in order to meet today’s spiritual challenges. The Network affirms the continuing importance of religious thought and practice even though it acknowledges that religion, like art and poetry, is a purely human creation.
Victoria: End of Life Choices Inquiry
The Legal and Social Issues Committee of the Victorian Government tabled its final report on the End of Life Choices Inquiry in Parliament on June 9th. The 440 page report conveys the complexity of the issues under consideration.
Victoria: Support for Orlando
The Victorian LGBTI community will come together at Federation Square on Thursday 16 June 2016 at 5pm, to stand in solidarity with Orlando and against hate and prejudice. A multi faith service will be held at 6pm at St Paul’s Cathedral Melbourne.
Bendigo mosque appeal request thrown out by High Court
The High Court has thrown out a request to hear an appeal by opponents of Bendigo’s first mosque. Two Bendigo residents have been fighting the planned mosque, arguing the Bendigo City Council failed in their legal obligations to fully consider the social effect of the mosque.
Victoria: Freedom Stories Film Screening
In Celebration of Refugee Week 2016, telling the story of getting here is most important. All stories are stories of the Divine. The remarkable documentary ‘Freedom Stories’ tells the heartening stories of people who arrived in Australia seeking asylum around 2001. This landmark feature documentary charts the challenges and successes of finding safety in Australia, and building a new life, while dealing with the feelings conjured up by what has been left behind. There will be a screening in Melbourne at the Lido Cinema, Hawthorn, on evening of Monday, 20th June, 7pm.
Victoria: Living in Jerusalem – navigating conflicted spaces:
The Council of Christians and Jews (Victoria) invites you to its Annual General Meeting 2016, and to hear the Annual Sr Shirley Sedawie Oration “Living in Jerusalem – navigating conflicted spaces” given by Mark Walsh at The King David School, Junior Campus, 117 Kooyong Road, Armadale 3143 on 10 July 2016.
Victoria: Frankston Iftar Dinner
Frankston Interfaith Network invites to you learn more about Ramadan and enjoy a friendly community meal wherein the community breaks its “fast” on this day in the month of Ramadan. There will be community representatives at every table at High St Uniting Church, Frankston on evening of Sunday, 3 July 2016.
Victoria: Interfaith Dialogue – What is extremism in my Religion?
Initiatives of Change will host a 3 speaker panel and interfaith dialogue examining extremism in religion on Saturday 11 June 2016 at Armagh, Toorak.
From Darkness to Light: The Spirituality of Unity in Chronic Illness and Disability
The Focolare Movement, a Catholic community often involved in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue, is holding an event focusing on spirituality in chronic illness and disability at St Paul’s Missionary College, Wantirna South on 10 July 2016.
Victoria: Melton celebrates Refugee Week
Melton Interfaith Network in conjunction with Melton City Council invites you to their Refugee Week 2016 observance on Wednesday 22 June at Melton Community Hall.
Victoria: Sacred Music Concert
Temple Beth Israel with the support of the Progressive Jewish Cultural Fund, Victorian Multicultural Commission, Gandel Philanthropy, invite you to a Sacred Music Conference – An Interfaith Celebration – on Sunday June 26 at 2:30pm
