When 60 people met on Monday 25th August 2014 at Royal Children’s Hospital to talk about “Bagels, Baklava and Doner Kebabs”, you could have been forgiven for thinking they were chefs mixing foods and cultures. In fact, they were pastoral carers. They were talking about the mix of faiths and cultures in their work in hospitals, prisons and other centres.
On 23 August 2014, more than 200 leading women from all over Victoria participated in the Serving Humanity Interfaith Symposium luncheon organized by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Victoria at ‘Bait-ul-Salam’ (House of Peace) mosque, Langwarrin.
On Friday August 22nd, approximately 100 students aged 15 & 16 were treated to a memorable exploration of what faith and religion have to do with living in the 21st century. The Year 10 'Faith & Identity Retreat Day' took place at Christian Brothers College in St.Kilda and was excellent day of learning and sharing for all.
On Tuesday 5th of August, the Kingston Interfaith Network launched its annual Art Exhibition at St Nicholas Gallery Mordialloc. The event was opened by Mayor Councillor Paul Peulich and well attended by faith leaders, artists and local community.
When faced with significant illness, change or loss, many people require more than just attention to their physical needs. Spiritual care provides a supportive, compassionate presence for people in times of need, helping them on their journey towards healing.
'94.7 The Pulse' community radio in Geelong, has given Geelong Interfaith Network a regular monthly voice to our wider community. The program, called Voice of Interfaith, is aired on the last Thursday of each month at 3pm and offers a wide variety of topics and speakers predominantly on issues of faith.
On Monday 21 July 2014 at the City of Casey Council chambers, the President of the Casey Multi-faith Network Mr. Jim Reiher, Vice President Stephanie Saunders and Acting Treasurer Pam Mamouney OAM welcomed Imam S. Wadood Janud, the first Imam appointed at the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association in Langwarrin.
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