Throughout the month of September, congregations within the Uniting Church in Australia, as well as congregations and groups from other denominations and religions are encouraged to participate in Interfaith September - an initiative to create a community of hospitality, conversation and friendship with people of all faiths in their neighbourhood.
On Thursday 26 August 2015, the Darebin Interfaith Council hosted a tour to places of worship. These tours are organized in response to Council’s mission to work with our diverse community to build a sustainable and liveable city, which is home to people from 148 different countries, who speak 105 different languages.
On Sunday 16 August 2015, the Sathya Sai International Organisation of Australia & PNG, Victoria Region in collaboration with the Whitehorse Interfaith Network organised the All Faiths Music Festival at the Box Hill Town Hall.
The Federation of Indian Origin Multi-Faith Organisation Inc (FIMO) is a representative body for faith organisations Indians identify with. Through advocacy and consultation, we work to promote and enhance interaction between Australians identifying with Indian heritage, who belong to various faiths, with the broader Victorian community.
On Wednesday, 5 August 2015, The Moonee Valley Interfaith Network held a community forum on 'Violence in our Society' at Kellaway Avenue Neighbourhood Centre. Dr Senem Eren, acting as master of ceremony for the evening, introduced the theme, with reference to both domestic violence and the violence of religious extremism. Mr Frank Di Blasi OAM, chairperson of the Moonee Valley, welcomed speakers and an audience of just over 100 people and introduced the theme.
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