Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) - March 2015 eNews

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Latest News & Upcoming Events

March 2015

Upcoming Events

The Fall and Original Sin: Council of Christians and Jews (Vic)
1st March 3:00pm Read More

Healing our Family: Women's Interfaith Network
8th March 2:00pm Read More

Tour to Places of Worship: Casey Multi-Faith Network
12th March 9:30am Read More

Perceptions of Mary in Christianity, Judaism and Islam: Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne
12th March 5:00pm Read More

Understanding the Head Covering: Jewish Christian Muslim Association women's committee
15th March 1:00pm Read More

Abraham Our Father: City of Port Phillip Mulitifaith Network
15th March 7:30pm Read More

Freedom of Religion and Belief: Loddon Campaspe Multicultural Services
18th March 6:30pm Read More

Pesach Seder: National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (Vic)
22nd March 5:00pm Read More

Religious Dates & Holidays

Purim (Judaism)
5th March Read More

Magha Puja Day/ Sangha Day (Buddhism)
5th March Read More

Hola Mohalla (Sikhism)
6th March Read More

Holi (Hinduism)
6th March Read More

Nanakshahi (Sikhism)
14th March Read More

Naw Ruz (Zoroastrianism)
21st March Read More

Naw Ruz (Baha'i)
21st March Read More

Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Christianity)
25th March Read More

Zarathushtra's Birthday (Zoroastrianism)
28th March Read More

Palm Sunday (Christianity)
29th March Read More

RamaNavami (Hinduism)
29th March Read More

Good Friday (Christianity)
3rd April Read More

Mahavir Jayanti (Jainism)
3rd April Read More

Pesach (Judaism)
4th April Read More

Theravadin New Year (Buddhism)
4th April Read More

Easter (Christianity)
5th April Read More

Latest news

2015 World Interfaith Harmony Week: Darebin Interfaith Network

The City of Darebin in partnership with a number of local religious and community organisations including Darebin Ethnic Communities Council and the Islamic Society of Victoria hosted a celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Day at the Darebin Intercultural Centre on Thursday, 5th February 2015.

2015 World Interfaith Harmony Week: The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne

Over one hundred religious, spiritual and community leaders from diverse traditions, attended a Luncheon for the fifth UN World Interfaith Harmony Week, hosted by The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne in Queen’s Hall, Parliament House on February 5th.

2015 World Interfaith Harmony Week Breakfast: Dandenong Interfaith Network

Since October 2010 when King Abdullah II of Jordan proposed to the United Nations that the first full week of February each year be World Interfaith Harmony Week, people involved in interfaith globally have been joining together to celebrate this week. The week is based on Love of God and Love of the Neighbour, or based on Love of the Good and Love of the Neighbour, each according to a person’s own religious traditions or convictions.

Exploring Christian Muslim Relations in Iraq Today: Religions for Peace Victoria

In celebration of World Interfaith Harmony Week, Monash University Chaplaincy and Religions for Peace Victoria Branch hosted a public event at Monash University on Thursday, 12 February 2015. Guest Speaker Associate Professor Nasir Butrous gave an address on Ethnicity, Religions and Harmony: Exploring Christian Muslim Relations in Iraq Today.

Moonee Valley Interfaith Network goes to school with film

Just in time for the multicultural festivities in March, the Moonee Valley Interfaith Network (MVIN), in partnership with the Campfire Film Foundation have completed a creative 11minute film about the local area. I Believe in the Local News takes an invigorating tour through the local area and the soul of its people. It’s being launched in schools over the coming months with the support of the Moonee Valley Council, providing a wonderful opportunity to engage students in Primary, Secondary and Tertiary institutions.

Listening to the Land - Summer: Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network

On Sunday 22 February 2014, the Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network held a 'Listening to the Land' summer program at Tea Tree Creek in Flinders.

Faith Responses to Natural Disaster: Boroondara Interfaith Network & Greenfaith-ARRCC

On 7th December 2014, Boroondara Interfaith Network and GreenFaith/ARRCC ran a partnership environmental forum on 'Faith responses to Natural Disaster'.

Invitation to NCJWA(Vic) Interfaith Women's Model Seder 22 March 2015

In 2015, the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia Vic) together with the United Jewish Education Board will be hosting a women’s Interfaith Model Passover Seder, the purpose of which is to provide opportunities for women of diverse faiths to specifically learn about Jewish festivals and traditions in a participatory experience, while at the same time promoting friendship and understanding.

Preventing Family Violence Forum: Casey MultiFaith Network

White Ribbon Day is marked around the world every year on 25th November to highlight the existence of family violence in an attempt to take a step towards its eradication. On 20th November 2014, the Casey Multifaith Network held forum entitled “Preventing Family Violence” to express their solidarity with the cause of the White Ribbon Foundation, which was attended by over 120 people of different faith backgrounds.

Articles

Multifaith Service for Launch of Legal Year:

Prime Minister delivers his national security statement
23 February 2015 - ABC News

ICV responds to Prime Minister's national security statement
24 February 2015 - Islamic Council of Victoria

Networking Faiths & The Interfaith Network of the City of Greater Dandenong
12 February 2015 - ABC Radio National

Replica of 'Buddha of Bamyan' built by Hazara asylum seekers
11 February 2015 - ABC Radio National

Religion and Humour
1 February 2015 - Spirit of Things, Dr Rachael Kohn

Book Review: Fields of Blood - Religion and the History of Violence, by Karen Armstong
October 2014 - Review by David Shariatmadari, The Guardian

Resources

Spiritual Health Victoria: Multifaith Calendar

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