Mrs Josie Lacey, Chair of NSW Religions for Peace, received the Premier’s inaugural Lifetime Community Service award. She received the award from Premier Barry O’Farrell; Communities Minister Vic Dominello and Community Relations Commissioner Stepan Kerkyasharian.
Multifaith Association of South Australia
The July Multifaith Association of South Australia Meeting for March was held at the Unitarian Church on Osmaond Terrace, Norwood on 17th March.
Contemporary Religious Education Conference
The 2013 International Dialogue Australasia Network Conference is designed to support teachers of RE, Philosophy and Ethics in their important and challenging task.
Contemporary Challenges to Religion
The Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne, Dr Philip Freier and Rabbi Dovid Gutnick of the East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation will meet together in Conversation on “Contemporary Challenges to Religion”.
Towards a Vision of a Peaceful and Sustainable Australia
Towards a Vision of a Peaceful and Sustainable Australia: Quaker Voices has been produced by the Quaker Peace and Earthcare Committees as a contribution to the public discussion about the future of Australia.
Derek McDougall in conversation
Next Wednesday evening the guest at Carlton Conversations will be Derek McDougall who will consider Australian values and the Asian Century.
Syria establishes Religions for Peace
A wide range of Syrian religious leaders convened in Istanbul to advance multi-religious cooperation for peace in Syria during a meeting, Syria for all Syrians. They committed themselves to the establishment of a Syrian Religions for Peace Council (RfP—Syria).
JCMA Winter Conference 2013
The Tenth JCMA Winter Conference 2013 for Jewish, Christian and Muslim Women will focus on Repentance and Forgiveness.
Spirituality and Sustainability
Antony James of OASES will lead an open conversation on spirituality and sustainability at Nunawading Uniting Church on Sunday 28 April, 3 – 4.30pm.
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a new website to provide a more modern platform for the web audience.
The Effects of Meditation on Mental Health
Dr Fred Travis, visiting Australia from 10 to 22 June. Dr Travis will speak on research carried out in the context of spirituality and mental/physical health on the 14th June 7-9pm at Prana House Thornbury Melbourne.
Nonviolent Communication
Nonviolent Communication Australia will conduct an interactive evening that will introduce you to underlying principles of Non Violent Communication – and provide insights into human communications.