Politics and religion. Raise these topics at your Easter family gathering and you may get fireworks. But the 2022 federal election straddles the most important event on the Christian calendar, so how does the role of faith fit on the political spectrum?
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Interfaith Survey: Covenants of the Prophet of Islam
An Interfaith research project at Griffith University, Queensland, seeks participants to examine the Covenants of the Prophet of Islam, Muhammad, to give response to a series of questions about the Covenants, Islam and interreligious relations.
Peace and Alternatives to War
The Raising Peace Network invites you to a series of talks about peace this Anzac Day Weekend. From 23rd – 25th April 2022, leaders in peace, diplomacy, and justice will speak on the most critical topics within the peace-security nexus: First Nations’ perspectives, climate change, AUKUS, and alternatives to war.
When is the Anzac Day public holiday this year and will people be standing in their driveways again?
Celebrated annually on April 25, Anzac Day is one of the nation’s most important days on our calendars.
This year’s Anzac Day will see a return to communities coming together, as commemorations and dawn services are set to take place across the country.
Whether you’ve recently moved to Australia or you were born and raised here, having an understanding of what Anzac Day is and why it is so important to Australians is integral.
Australia has ‘moral duty’ to take 20,000 more Afghan refugees, Catholic bishops say
Australia’s Catholic bishops have called for a special intake of 20,000 refugees from Afghanistan, saying the country has a “moral duty” to do more. As part of its election statement, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference said the country had an obligation to take more refugees from Afghanistan because of the support shown to Australian military forces.
About Climate Change and the Federal Election
Bishop Philip Huggins, Director, Centre for Ecumenical Studies, Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, writes about climate change, the Glasgow Climate Change Conference (COP26) and the federal election.
Japan Multi-Religious Conference for Climate Justice
Religious and spiritual leaders from across Japan, and followers of diverse religions, are coming together to learn about the climate crisis and what they can do to turn Japan into a leader for climate justice. WHEN: 21 April, 2-4 pm JST
Church Leaders’ Easter Statement on the Environment
Dozens of church leaders, including many others affected by flooding and bushfires, have signed on to an open letter calling for government leaders to take action on climate change. In the letter arranged by the Very Reverend Peter Catt, Dean of Brisbane, they say, “Our churches, along with homes and businesses in our communities, are being burnt down, flooded and severely impacted by extreme weather. Damage to the climate is a key contributing factor to these events.”
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times – Navigating Life at the Crossroads
Pax Christi presents Navigating Life at the Crossroads, a seven session combination of combines lectures, presentations by world experts in their respective fields, Q&A, debates, role play, small conversation groups, brainstorming sessions and skilling workshops from 26th April to June 7th 2022.
Love and Respect the Earth: Multi-Religious Collaboration to Address the Climate Crisis
Religions for Peace in partnership with the City of Manresa, Spain, will be hosting a hybrid event to celebrate #EarthDay. “Love and Respect the Earth: Multi-Religious Collaboration to Address the Climate Crisis” will take place on 21 April, 2022.
How to Get Involved This Earth Day
Earth Day is coming Friday, April 22, and this year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” Regardless of how you choose to invest, there’s never been a more important time to celebrate this holiday. As humans run short on time to curb climate change and prevent catastrophic calamity, it’s important for everyone to take serious, bold actions toward a sustainable future.
Easter Messages from Australian Church Leaders 2022
Messages from our churches speak to our Australian and world context in this year’s Easter Sunday celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection or rising from the dead after being crucified or put to death on the day called Good Friday. This year, the Western Churches will celebrate Easter on Sunday 17 April and the Orthodox and Oriental Churches will celebrate Easter on Sunday 22 April. Easter marks the foundation of Christianity.
