BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://faithvictoria.org.au///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260507T033224UTC-84270k18E6@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260507T033224Z DESCRIPTION:The Faith Communities Council of Victoria\, in association with the Bendigo Interfaith Council and the City of Greater Bendigo\, would li ke to invite you to the 2017 Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference on S unday\, November 12th 2017 @ Ulumbarra Theatre.\nAbout the Conference:\nTh e Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference (VINC) is a grass-roots confere nce which aims to help build the capacity and sustainability of existing m ultifaith/interfaith networks\, bring people up-to-date with current multi faith/interfaith matters and provide networking opportunities.\nDate: Sund ay\, November 12th 2017  \;  \;  \; \;Time: 12:00pm - 4:30 pmLocation: Ulumbarra Theatre - 10 Gaol Rd\, Bendigo VIC 3550 (see Google Maps location)\nSchedule:\n\n12:00pm-1:25pm: Registration\, networking\, f aith and community stands. Food available for purchase from Cafeteria.\n1: 30pm-2:15pm: Honoured guests and keynote speech on Religious Freedom in a 21st Century Pluralist Society\n2:20pm-3:50pm: Workshops and plenary sessi ons\n4:00pm-4:20pm: Summary &\; closing ceremony\n\nWorkshops &\; Pl enary Sessions:\nEnrolment for workshops and plenary sessions to be made o n the day of event so please arrive early to enrol in your preferred works hop or session.\n\nWorkshop 1: Multicultural and Multifaith Challenges in Regional Victoria\nWorkshop 2: Educational Program for Schools - Understan ding Religious Diversity\nWorkshop 3: Active bystander training to prevent violence against women\nWorkshop 4: Introductory Training Workshop for Em ergencies Ministry\n\nFor information on each workshop click here\nRegistr ation:\nTo register for the event go to http://www.vinc.eventbrite.com.au and click on the green Register button.\nFlyer: Click here to view flyer\n Travel to Venue (Ulumbarra Theatre):\nUlumbarra Theatre is located on Gaol Road\, Bendigo (approximately 150km north-west of Melbourne).\nFor inform ation how to get to the venue by car (including parking)\, train or bus\, click here\nCome and Stay in Bendigo for the Weekend:A number of complimen tary events have been organised over the weekend (11th &\; 12th of Nove mber)\, so come and spend a few days in Bendigo.\n\nNovember 11th - Tour t o Places of Worship (11am - 4pm): \; Bendigo is home to some of the mo st spectacular architecturally designed places of worship in Australia\, i ncluding The Sacred Heart Cathedral &\; The Great Stupa of Universal Co mpassion. Join us for a guided bus tour on Saturday November 11th to vario us places of worship around City of Greater Bendigo. If you are already in Bendigo on the 11th of November\, register on this bus: bendigo-tour.even tbrite.com.au OR if you are coming from Metropolitan Victoria register on this bus: www.bmin.org.au/news-and-events/tour-to-places-of-worship-around -city-of-greater-bendigo\nNovember 12th - Tour of Sandhurst Gaol (11am - 1 2pm): Bendigo&rsquo\;s Ulumbarra Theatre rises majestically from within wh at was once the Sandhurst Gaol. Constructed in the early 1860s\, the gaol was based on the Pentonville prison model where the wings radiate from a c entral tower\, now the symbiotic link between the heritage and contemporar y architecture. Your guide will explore spaces throughout this extraordina ry arts and community facility\, telling the tales that once remained behi nd the walls. For registration ring Fiona Gardner - (h): 03 5446 9951 or ( w): 03 5444 7875. Tour is free of charge but limited places so register qu ickly.\nNovember 12th - WE ARE THE WORLD! Bring a bell! Concert (4:30pm - 6:30pm @ Ulumbarra Theatre): A magnificent blend \; of traditional\, c lassical and sacred music and dance\, presented by over 160 performers\, e nding with Federation bells and audience bells\, joining in unity. Please Note: Entry to Concert is free for Conference participants.For more inform ation click here.\n\nThe Bendigo Blues and Roots Festival will also be tak ing place in Bendigo during November 9th to 12th. For more information see : www.bendigobluesandroots.com.au\nAccommodation in Bendigo \nFor accommod ation in Bendigo see www.bendigotourism.com\nPlease note\, Quest Bendigo a nd Quest Bendigo Central is offering the following discounts off their BAR (best available rate) to participants of the Conference - simply quote &l squo\;Interfaith Networks Conference&rsquo\; when making booking.\n\n10% d iscount &ndash\; 1 night booked\n12% discount &ndash\; 2 nights booked\n16 % discount &ndash\; 3 nights booked\n\nQuest Bendigo Central: 228 McCrae S treet\, Bendigo VIC 3550 T: +61 3 5410 1300 \; M: 0439 432 438 Web: h ttp://www.questapartments.com.au/properties/vic/bendigo/quest-bendigo-cent ral/overview\nQuest Bendigo: 489 High Street\, Bendigo VIC 3550 T: +61 3 5 447 0822 \; F: +61 3 5447 9722 Web: http://www.questapartments.com.au /properties/vic/bendigo/quest-bendigo/overview\nRelated Links:\nHow to Get to Bendigo\nVline Train Timetables\nBendigo Tourism\nTourism \nFor things to do in Bendigo go to www.bendigotourism.com or freecall 1800 813 153. Y ou can also visit the Bendigo Visitor Centre open 9am-5pm every day at 51- 67 Pall Mall\, Bendigo.\nFurther Information:\nFor more information please contact Mr Sandy Kouroupidis\, Multifaith Officer\, Faith Communities Cou ncil of Victoria\, Mobile: 0412 670 369 | Email: officer@faithvictoria.org .au\nThis event is proudly supported by the Faith Communities Council of V ictoria\, Bendigo Interfaith Council\, City of Greater Bendigo and the Vic torian State Government - Department of Premier and Cabinet. https://faith victoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/1176-2017-victorian-interfaith-netwo rks-conference-faith-communities-council-of-victoria DTSTART:20171112T120000Z DTEND:20171112T163000Z LOCATION:Ulumbarra Theatre - 10 Gaol Rd\, Bendigo VIC 3550 (10 Gaol Rd\, Be ndigo VIC 3550\, Australia) SUMMARY:2017 Victorian Interfaith Networks Conference: Faith Communities Co uncil of Victoria URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/1176-2017-victorian- interfaith-networks-conference-faith-communities-council-of-victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260507T033224UTC-8443MdMgiA@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260507T033224Z DESCRIPTION:The WE ARE THE WORLD! Bring a Bell! Concert\, \; is a profe ssionally directed concert\, presenting a magnificent blend \; of trad itional\, classical and sacred music and dance.\nWith over 160 performers\ , this world repertoire of live music and dance\, will perform for the fir st time in Bendigo on Sunday November 12th at Ulumbarra Theatre (4:30-6:30 pm).  \; Performances includes popular Scottish pipe tunes\; Indian Dr umming Ceremony\; Turkish Sufi meditative music and dance\; Italian\, Russ ian\, Karen\, Persian and Hebrew hymns and chants\; Gospel\, Chinese and F ilipino choir folk music\; Polish\, Italian\, Greek and Karen folk music a nd dances\; and rare song lines in authentic Dja Dja Wurrung and Wemba Wem ba languages. All dances performed in authentic traditional colourful and intricate costumes.  \; The internationally renowned Andrew Wailes\, Patron and Musical Advisor\, has compiled some of the greatest exponents o f these diverse musical forms and traditions into a synergy which is the c ommon language of music\, masterfully blending the entire selection into o ne musical unit\, concluding with federation and audience bells joining in unity.\nFor more information including ticketing\, ring Capital Venues an d Events on (03) 5434 6100 or http://www.thecapital.com.au/Whats_On/We_Are _The_World\nFor more information on the program and performers see: www.li vetraditions.net\nOrganiser: \; WE ARE THE WORLD! \; Board of Prof essionals\n https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/1212-we-are -the-world-bring-a-bell-concert DTSTART:20171112T162500Z DTEND:20171112T183000Z LOCATION:Ulumbarra Theatre - 10 Gaol Rd\, Bendigo VIC 3550 (10 Gaol Rd\, Be ndigo VIC 3550\, Australia) SUMMARY:WE ARE THE WORLD! Bring a Bell! Concert URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/1212-we-are-the-worl d-bring-a-bell-concert END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260507T033224UTC-8449UH8vpr@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260507T033224Z DESCRIPTION:The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne invites you to:\nExperiencin g the Divine\nDate: Sunday 12 November 2017 \;  \;  \; Time: 3 pm to 4pmLocation: Toorak Uniting Church\, 603 Toorak Road\, Toorak | Ampl e parking | Tram stop 136\, Irving Rd\nGuest Speaker: Murshida Nuria Daly will lead a Universal Worship Service in the tradition of the Internationa l Sufi Movement in Australia\nAn interspiritual inclusive service\, follow ed by conversation and refreshments\nEnquiries: Rev Helen Summers | 0400 2 28 146 | info@interfaithcentre.org.au https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcomin g-events/event/1216-experiencing-the-divine-the-interfaith-centre-of-melbo urne DTSTART:20171112T150000Z DTEND:20171112T160000Z LOCATION:Church Hall\, Toorak Uniting Church\, 603 Toorak Road\, Toorak 314 2 (603 Toorak Road\, Toorak VIC 3142\, Australia) SUMMARY:Experiencing the Divine: The Interfaith Centre of Melbourne URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/1216-experiencing-th e-divine-the-interfaith-centre-of-melbourne END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR