David Spitteler, Founder of the Asylum Seekers Centre will be leading a public forum examining the reasons why people throughout the world become asylum seekers at St Stephens Anglican Church, East Brighton.
International Day of Peace, Boroondara
To celebrate what is commonly known as ‘Peace Day’ around the world, the Boroondara Interfaith Network, in partnership with Burwood and District Inter-Church Council invites you to a forum bringing together people of all faith backgrounds to discuss how we can create peace in today’s society.
Down in the Chapel: Religious Life in an American Prison
Joshua Dubler’s Down in the Chapel opens with a scene of surprising calm for a book about maximum-security prisons. Al, a devout if extreme Protestant, and Baraka, a Warith Deen Mohammed Muslim, are debating the knowability of God’s intentions. Al thinks God is totally accessible, while Baraka disagrees. The two lightly bicker back and forth, but their tone is respectful. When asked how they remain so calm, Baraka jokes, “The creator made the world and said, ‘Have at it, fellas.’”
Introduction to Orthodox Iconography
An Introduction to Orthodox Iconography, will be led by Fr John Psalios, Assistant Priest at the Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Spyridon and Chaplain to Saint Spyridon College.
Swami Vivekananda and Interfaith Dialogue
The South Asian Studies Group from the School of Economics at the University of Sydney will conduct an international workshop in celebration of the 150 anniversary of the birth of Swami Vivekananda.
Royal Commission Upates: Public Hearings and new Issues Paper
The Royal Commission has commenced private hearings and has issued several updates on its websites. A public hearing will be conducted in the Hunter Valley in September.
Human Rights and Asylum Seekers Forum
The Refugee Advocacy Network will conduct a forum in Melbourne on Human Rights and Asylum Seekers on Monday 26 August, 2013
Sorry is the Hardest Word
The Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia will conduct a Super-Sunday seminar exploring the concepts of forgiveness and repentance in our three faiths.
Harmony in the Workplace
The Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Councils of Australia (FECCA) has released a new series of factsheets, d aimed at encouraging greater awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity in Australian workplaces
Iftar at Cathedral House
Members of Religions for Peace NSW attended the annual tradition the Archbishop of Sydney. Cardinal Pell hosted an Iftar Dinner at Cathedral House for more than 70 guests representing 15 different denominations and faiths.
The Relationship Between Ecology and Economy
Internationally renowned Dr Satish Kumar will be speaking in Adelaide and Willunga in September
