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Ration Challenge 2019
THANK YOU!
To every single one of you who took part in the Ration Challenge during Refugee Week, Sunday 16 June – Sunday 23 June 2019. Thank you to all your generous family, friends and colleagues.
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Sydney and Affiliated Regions
50th Anniversary Celebration
Our Coptic brothers and sisters celebrated their golden jubilee at a formal dinner on Sunday 4 August 2019. In attendance were Church leaders, NSW Premier, state officials and parliamentarians along with many of the faithful Coptic congregation.
Making it real: Genuine human encounter in our digital world
The Australian Catholic Bishops’ Social Justice Statement for 2019 – 2020 affirms the positive possibilities for encounter and solidarity offered by new digital media, while warning of those elements of our digital world that may be harmful.
The 2019–2020 Statement can now be ordered from the Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC).
Fathering across Cultures
Guide for Engaging New and Expectant Fathers from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds
This new resource website, developed by the Migration Council Australia in collaboration with the Australian Government, has now been launched.
Representatives of Christian churches are urging Christians to celebrate September as the “Season of Creation” in an effort to raise awareness about climate change.
1 September was proclaimed a Day of Prayer for Creation by the Orthodox in 1989 and repeated by Pope Francis in 2015.
ARRCC organisers are excited to offer this rare opportunity for people of faith to be empowered to respond effectively to the climate crisis.
Register now!
Where: Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, 15 Blackall St, Barton ACT
When: Friday 8 to Sunday 10 November 2019
A night with Osama Sami
JCMA is excited to be hosting an event with Osama Sami, the author of “Good Muslim Boy” and the writer and star of the film “Ali’s Wedding”.
Date: Saturday 24 August 2019 7:00pm for 7:20 start
Venue: Cardinal Knox Centre Theatre, 383 Albert Street, East Melbourne
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The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed.
(Prov.11:25 The Message)
| August | |
| 4 | National Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day |
| 5-11 | Homelessness Prevention Week |
| 9 | International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples |
| 12 | International Youth Day |
| 17 | 1971: Swearing-in of Senator Neville Bonner, first Aboriginal Australian to hold seat in Federal Parliament |
| 19 | World Humanitarian Day |
How can we better open hearts?
“Jesus have mercy" is the ancient and contemporary “Prayer of the Heart”.
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Healing Memories, Making History:
Genuine Encounters in the Present will Redeem our Past for a Different Future
Sunday 28 July, Parramatta NSW
This event brings together Jews, Christians and Muslims to acknowledge our unique bond through our common ancestor, the Prophet Abraham, while accounting for our differences through dialogue and friendship.
The Dead Eye and the Deep Blue Sea - a graphic memoir of modern slavery
When: Tuesday 30 July 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm AEST
Where: Polding Centre, 133 Liverpool St, Sydney, NSW
Are you in an organisation preparing to report under new modern slavery reporting requirements? You are invited to attend this special event and meet author, artist and survivor Mr Vannak Anan Prum.
Early Bird Applications now open
The special Early bird price of $175 is available until midnight 31 August 2019.
Voices for justice is an unrivalled opportunity - you'll be inspired, equipped and encouraged, and you'll have the chance to meet face-to-face with our nation's leaders to speak out global poverty!
"Transforming Cultures: Listening, Reflecting, Acting"
17 - 18 September 2019 - Mercure Hotel, Brisbane QLD
Registrations are open now
The 9th biennial Safer Churches Conference will be the first conference held by the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) Safe Church Program since the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse recommendations were released in December 2017.
The theme for the conference will provide the framework across the two-day event.
