BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://faithvictoria.org.au///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260610T034938UTC-4099FV5MHU@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260610T034938Z DESCRIPTION:\nHoly Day: Hijra\nDate: Tuesday 16 June 2026*Faith: Islam\nHij ra commemorates the journey that Muhammad made from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE to flee persecution and set up the first Muslim community founded on I slamic principles. Also signifies the becoming of the Islamic New Year.\n * Begins at sundown on the previous day listed https://faithvictoria.org. au/upcoming-events/event/2381-hijra-islam DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616 LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Hijra | Islam URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2381-hijra-islam END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260610T034938UTC-4106ikr05a@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260610T034938Z DESCRIPTION:Martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev JiTuesday 16 June \;2026Faith: Sikhism\nMartyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev Ji (1563-1606 CE)\, commemorates the death of the fifth Sikh Guru\, who was the first martyr Guru. He was respo nsible for the compilation of the Sikh scriptures (Guru Granth Sahib) and helped to build the Golden Temple at Amritsar. https://faithvictoria.org.a u/upcoming-events/event/2382-martyrdom-of-guru-arjun-dev-ji-sikhism DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616 LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Martyrdom of Guru Arjun Dev Ji | Sikhism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2382-martyrdom-of-gu ru-arjun-dev-ji-sikhism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260610T034938UTC-4110V2kvUu@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260610T034938Z DESCRIPTION:Holy Day: Ashura\nDate: Friday 26 June 2026*Faith: Islam\nAshur a\, for Sunni Muslims\, commemorates when Prophet Moses (Musa) and his fol lowers were saved by crossing the Red Sea. For Shia Muslims\, it is a day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husayn\, grandson of Prophet Muhamma d\, in 680 CE.\n * Begins at sundown on the previous day listed https://fa ithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2383-ashura-islam DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626 LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Ashura | Islam URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2383-ashura-islam END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260610T034938UTC-4115I81cDu@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260610T034938Z DESCRIPTION:University of Divinity\, Trinity College and the Loyola College (ACU) invite you to:\nThe Dignity We Share: Jewish\, Christian\, and Musl im Perspectives on Faith\, Identity\, and Human Worth\nDate: Monday 29 Jun e and Tuesday 30 June 2026 \;  \;  \; \;Time: \;Monday : 6:30pm | Tuesday: 9:30am to 4:30pmLocation: \;Trinity College\, 100 Royal Parade\, Parkvile\nThree great traditions all claim a belief in the intrinsic dignity of every human being but have these beliefs failed in pr actice?\nJoin leading scholars and faith leaders from Judaism\, Christiani ty\, and Islam as we explore the meaning and limits of human dignity. This conference moves beyond shared ideals to ask harder questions: Where have our traditions fallen short\, and what tensions\, silences\, and conteste d ideas continue to shape how dignity\, identity\, and belonging are under stood today?\n\nFeaturing keynote speakers Dr Jerusha Rhodes\, Dr Joshua R alston\, and Rabbi Alison Conyer\, the program will examine how religious traditions have both shaped and strained moral responsibility in contexts of exclusion\, inequality\, and global tension\, challenging participants to reckon honestly with the past and reimagine more just and compassionate futures.\n\nKeynote speakers\n\nRabbi Allison Conyer \;(Senior Rabbi\ , Temple Beth Israel\, Melbourne): \;A distinguished and globally reco gnised rabbi\, Rabbi Allison Conyer brings extensive experience in Jewish education\, interfaith dialogue\, social action and a deep commitment to I srael and community engagement.\nDr Joshua Ralston \;(Reader in Christ ian-Muslim Relations\, University of Edinburgh): \;Joshua Ralston is R eader in Christian-Muslim \;Relations at the School of Divinity\, Univ ersity of Edinburgh \;and director and co-founder of the Christian-Mus lim Studies Network funded by the Henry Luce Foundation. \; \;\nDr Jerusha Rhodes \;(Associate Professor of Islamic Studies\, Union Theo logical Seminary): \;Her research focuses on interreligious engagement and religious pluralism\, comparative theology\, and Muslima theology.\n \nConference schedule\n\n29 June: \;Opening Dinner from 6.30pm\, in th e A C C Farran Hall\, Trinity College\, 100 Royal Parade\, Parkvile\n30 Ju ne: \;Three keynote addresses and a joint panel discussion with keynot e speakers\, from 9am – 4.30pm at Trinity College. \;Includes lunch\, morning &\; afternoon tea.\n\nTicket prices\n\nOpening Dinner Only: $45 | $30 (concession)\nDay Conference Only: $75 | $35 (concession)\nOpening Dinner &\; Day Conference: $120 ($65 concession)\n\nFor Bookings\, clic k here. \;\nBy registering for this conference\, you as a delegate are committing to engaging in any discussion and dialogue (whether in private or public) in a respectful and professional manner.\nEnquiries: \;Tri nity College Theological School | \;tcts@trinity.edu.au https://faithv ictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2451-the-dignity-we-share-university- of-divinity DTSTART:20260629T183000Z DTEND:20260630T163000Z LOCATION:Trinity College\, 100 Royal Parade\, Parkville\, VIC 3010 (100 Roy al Parade\, Parkville\, VIC 3010) SUMMARY:The Dignity We Share: University of Divinity URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2451-the-dignity-we- share-university-of-divinity END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260610T034938UTC-4130XINKzD@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260610T034938Z DESCRIPTION:The Council of Christians and Jews Vic (Inc) invite you to:\nMi sunderstanding Jewish Practice and Belief \;Means Misunderstanding Jes us and Paul\nDate: Tuesday 2 June 2026 \;  \;  \;Time: \;1 1:30pm \;Location: \;Zoom (Click here to register)\nIt is with ple asure that we invite you to join us in the first of our series\, Ancient T exts for Our Troubled Times\, with Prof. Amy-Jill Levine\, an internationa lly renowned New Testament scholar.\nOur speaker\, Prof. Amy-Jill Levine ( Hartford International University for Religion &\; Peace)\, is an inter nationally renowned New Testament scholar\, whose work has often focused o n the Jewish context of the Gospels. Prof. Levine is a prolific author\, a gifted teacher\, and highly esteemed in circles of interreligious dialogu e.\nSponsors: Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Sion | Executive Council of Australian Jewry | Bat Kol International.\nClick here \;tfo r more information. https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/245 7-misunderstanding-jewish-practice-and-belief-means-misunderstanding-jesus -and-paul-the-council-of-christians-and-jews-vic-inc DTSTART:20260602T233000Z DTEND:20260603T013000Z LOCATION:Melbourne VIC 3000 (Melbourne VIC\, Australia) SUMMARY:Misunderstanding Jewish Practice and Belief Means Misunderstanding Jesus and Paul: The Council of Christians and Jews Vic (Inc) URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2457-misunderstandin g-jewish-practice-and-belief-means-misunderstanding-jesus-and-paul-the-cou ncil-of-christians-and-jews-vic-inc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260610T034938UTC-4138tGR3Uo@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260610T034938Z DESCRIPTION:Port Phillip Multifaith Network invites you to:\nSharing Voices \nDate: \;Wednesday 10 June 2026 \;  \;  \;Time: \;5pm to 6:30pmLocation: \;Training Room\, St Kilda Town Hall\, \;99A C arlisle St\, St Kilda\nAs a network\, we are aiming to strengthen our coll ective capacity around social cohesion and rights awareness. Given the cal ibre of speakers\, we’re extending this invitation to help build the capac ity of other networks and share this valuable learning opportunity more br oadly.\nTo support this\, we have included a dedicated session featuring e xpert speakers:\nCapacity Building Session: Understanding Rights and Stren gthening Social Cohesion\n1. Understanding rights\, responsibilities\, and recent changes to anti-vilification and hate laws5:05 – 5:35 pmLauren Mat hews\, Director Programs\, Victorian Equal Opportunity &\; Human Rights Commission\n2. Mapping Social Cohesion 2025: Exploring Social Cohesion in Local Contexts5:35 – 6:05 pmAnthea Hancocks\, Chief Executive Officer\, S canlon Foundation Research Institute\nThe session will take place on \ ;Wednesday\, 10 June\, from 5:05 pm to 6:15 pm. You are welcome to join on line via the link below. \;We kindly ask that external attendees depar t following the presentations and Q&\;A\, so we can continue with a sho rt network meeting.\nClick here to join the meeting\nMeeting ID: 437 933 7 94 490Passcode: Txv6hU https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/ 2459-understanding-rights-and-capacity-building-port-phillip-multifaith-ne twork DTSTART:20260610T170000Z DTEND:20260610T183000Z LOCATION:St Kilda Town Hall - 99A Carlisle Street\, St Kilda (St Kilda Town Hall - 99A Carlisle Street\, St Kilda) SUMMARY:Understanding Rights and Capacity Building: Port Phillip Multifaith Network URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2459-understanding-r ights-and-capacity-building-port-phillip-multifaith-network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260610T034938UTC-41480F8RLo@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260610T034938Z DESCRIPTION:Religions for Peace Australia invites you to:\nAGM and Annual D iscussion Day 2026Topic: ‘How Faith Communities can practically respond to Extremism at this time’ \;\nDate: Wednesday 17 June 2026 \;   \;  \; Time: \;7pm to 9pmDate: Thursday 18 June 2026 \;  \ ;  \;  \;  \;  \;Time: 9:30am to 3:30pm (see flyer for det ails)Location: Online (Zoom)\n\nNominations for the Executive Committee cl ose Wednesday 10th June 6:30pm – sent to the Returning Officer Dr Sarah Ha ggar at \;haggarsarah@gmail.com \; \;\n\nGuest Speaker: Associ ate Professor Josh Roose\, Deakin University\n\nAbout the Speaker: Dr Josh Roose is a political sociologist and Associate Professor of Politics at t he Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation\, Deakin Univ ersity. His research sits at the intersection of politics\, sociology\, an d religion\, with a particular focus on violent extremism\, terrorism\, an d the role of masculinity in radicalisation — including the appeal of far- right\, jihadist\, and misogynist movements.\nA Chief Investigator on mult iple Australian Research Council-funded projects\, Dr Roose has partnered with the Department of Home Affairs\, Department of Defence\, and the Offi ce of the eSafety Commissioner\, among others. He has served as an expert witness in terrorism cases and delivered keynote addresses at national and international forums. His commentary has appeared in \;The New York T imes\, \;BBC\, \;Time\, and \;Al Jazeera. His books include&nb sp\;Masculinity and Violent Extremism \;(2022) and \;The New Demag ogues \;(2020).\n \;\nMust register to attend. \;\n \;\nFo r details\, click here for flyer. \;\n https://faithvictoria.org.au/up coming-events/event/2460-agm-and-annual-discussion-day-2026-religions-for- peace-australia DTSTART:20260617T190000Z DTEND:20260618T153000Z LOCATION:Melbourne VIC 3000 (Melbourne VIC\, Australia) SUMMARY:AGM and Annual Discussion Day 2026: Religions for Peace Australia URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2460-agm-and-annual- discussion-day-2026-religions-for-peace-australia END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR