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Safe as Churches ? 8 Conference
16 - 17 May 2017 - Jasper Hotel, Melbourne
The 8th Safe as Churches? Conference was held in Melbourne on the 16 and 17 May 2017. Organised by the National Council of Churches in Australia – Safe Church Program, it brought together 180 delegates from a wide variety of Church traditions. There were delegates representing every state and territory within Australia as well as delegates attending from Fiji, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
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Date: 23 June
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Venue: St Stephens Uniting Church, 197 Macquarie Street, Sydney
Award-winning Syrian composer/pianist Malek Jandali in Sydney for Refugee Week.
The Sydney Peace Foundation is hosting an event called ‘Ode to Syria’, celebrating Syrian music and stories and looking at the power of music and arts to heal trauma.
Are you interested in the role that the sacred plays during a period of terrorism?
Can we understand terrorists better if we understand the symbolic element of their behaviour?
Professor David Tacey will be speaking on The Return of the Sacred in an Age of Terror at the second What in the World is going on? forum organised by the Eremos Institute.
Date: Sunday 9 July, 1:30-3:00pm
Venue: St Francis Xavier Church hall, 17 MacKenzie St, Lavender Bay
Many faiths, One Humanity: Racism & Inclusiveness
Sunday 16 July, Parramatta NSW
This event brings together Jews, Christians and Muslims to create connections build relationships and discuss critical issues of importance to us all in a multicultural, multi-faith society.
We each bring our own perspectives, together we are enriched and empowered to act on our shared values and beliefs.
The panel will consist of speakers from Jewish, Christian and Muslim backgrounds and is presided over by Julie McCrossin. Journalist Stan Grant will be the keynote speaker.
Sunday 9 July 2017
Be part of the fun and celebrate Eid al Fitr with your family and friends at the Multicultural Eid Festival and Fair. There will be rides, market and food stalls, cultural performances, fireworks and Tarek the T-Rex.
Starting from 11am, Fairfield Showground, 494 Smithfield Rd, Parariewood, Sydney, NSW
Multiculturalism at its best with thousands of people from over 35 cultural backgrounds.
For more information, stall bookings, sponsorship or to volunteer, visit the MEFF website or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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| June | |
| 18 | National Refugee Week commences |
| 22 | Uniting Church in Australia 40th Anniversary |
| 26 | International Day in Support of Victims of Torture |
| 26 | Eid-al-Fitr Breaking of the fast (Muslim) |
| July | |
| 2 | NAIDOC Week begins |
| 3 | NCCA Anniversary |
21 May 2017
The World Council of Churches is calling all churches around the world to unite for a day of prayer on Sunday 21 May 2017.
The situation of people in African countries is desperate.
May we together respond in prayer.
Resources for the day can be found over the page.
“Reconciliation - The Love of Christ Compels Us”
(cf. 2 Corinthians 5:14-20)
28 May – 4 June 2017
In 2017 the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Australia will be observed from 28 May - 4 June 2017 in the week between Ascension and Pentecost.
The theme ‘Reconciliation – the Love of Christ compels us’, celebrates the irrevocable reconciliation that we have received through faith in Jesus Christ. Christ’s love becomes the driving force that moves us beyond our division toward acts of reconciliation
Dear Friends
During the past weeks I have been touched by the deaths of two ABC personalities serving on ABC radio and TV. John Clarke died suddenly and unexpectedly on 9 April. Just last week on 11 May, we heard of the death of Mark Colvin who had struggled with severe health issues for twenty years.
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15 - 21 October 2017
Anti-Poverty week starts Sunday 15 October and ends Saturday 21 October.
The UN's International Anti-Poverty Day is Monday 16 October.
Everyone is encouraged to help reduce poverty and hardship by organising an activity during the Week or taking part in an activity organised by others.
The main aims of Anti-Poverty Week are to:
- Strengthen public understanding of the causes and consequences of poverty and hardship around the world and in Australia; and
- Encourage research, discussion and action to address these problems, including action by individuals, communities, organisations and governments.
Bishop Saibo Mabo, 15 May 2017
Our prayers are with the family and friends of Bishop Saibo Mabo on the sad occasion of his passing.
Bishop Mabo was Bishop to the people of the Torres Strait, in the Anglican Diocese of North Queensland since his consecration on 24th February 2002 until his retirement in 2015. During this time he championed the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for Constitutional Recognition and worked passionately for reconciliation between the peoples of Australia.
Sydney based Faith Ecology Network (FEN) Prayer Vigil
Come and present a public witness to city workers.
Monday 22nd May 2017
4.30-0.00pm
Town Hall Square, Sydney
Preservation of biological diversity is precious in the eyes of our different faith and ecology disciplines.
National Day of Action: 17 June 2017
Join the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom NSW and ICAN Australia The march is a women-led initiative and inclusive of all genders, ages, cultures and faiths and is part of a National Day of Action across Australia!
| When: | Saturday 17th June at 12-3pm |
| Where: | Jessie Street Centre at 2-12 Macquarie St Parramatta, Sydney |
| Start: | outside the office of Defence Minister, Senator Marise Payne |
| Finish: | with a picnic and music in Prince Alfred Square |
| Featuring: | Dr Helen Caldicott (physician, author and anti-nuclear advocate), |
| Rose Lester (Yankunytjatjara-Anangu) | |
| Asian Women at Work Drumming Group and more |
