BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://faithvictoria.org.au///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1586e6Iw3S@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:\nHoly Day: Sukkot Begins on 26 September 2026Ends on 02 Octobe r 2026Faith: Judaism\nSukkot is an eight-day harvest festival which recall s the 40 years the Jews spent in the wilderness on the way from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. The name refers to the temporary h ut or booth (sukkot) used for eating meals and for socialising. Also known as the Feast of Booths. https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/even t/2239-sukkot-judaism DTSTART:20260926T000058Z DTEND:20261002T223258Z LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Sukkot | Judaism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2239-sukkot-judaism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-15892NkWmu@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:\n \;\nHoly Day: Krishna Janmashtami \nDate: Friday 4 Septe mber 2026 **Faith: Hinduism\nKrishna Janmashtami commemorates the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna\, considered to be the eighth incarnation (avatar ) of the Hindu God Vishnu. Worship of Krishna is characteristically expres sed in song and dance.\n** Local or regional customs may use a variation o f this date https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2390-krishn a-janmashtami-hinduism DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260904 LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Krishna Janmashtami | Hinduism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2390-krishna-janmash tami-hinduism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-15921VBjAc@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:\n \;\nHoly Day: Paryushana\nStart date: Tuesday 8 Septembe r 2026End date: Tuesday 15 August 2026Faith: Jainism\nParyushana\, which m eans to stay in one place\, is an eight-day festival signifying a time of fasting\, reflection and repentance for nuns\, monks and Jain practitioner s from the Swetamber sect.\nTo the Jain community\, on this holy day of Ma haparva Paryushan\, may you grant forgiveness to all living beings\, amd m ay all living beings grant you forgiveness.\n \;\n \; https://fait hvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2391-paryushana-jainism DTSTART:20260908T143115Z DTEND:20260915T053024Z LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Paryushana | Jainism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2391-paryushana-jain ism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1595OUpvW5@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:\nHoly Day: Rosh HashanahBegins on Saturday 12 September 2026En ds on Sunday 13 September 2026Faith: Judaism\nRosh Hashanah\, the Jewish N ew Year festival\, is the beginning of the holiest time of the year for Je ws\, and the anniversary of the creation of the world. Marked by the blowi ng of the horn (shofar) which begins the ten days of penitence culminating in Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement).\nTo our Jewish community\, may you have a good and sweet new year (Shanah Tovah)! https://faithvictoria.org.au/up coming-events/event/2392-rosh-hashanah-judaism DTSTART:20260912T000000Z DTEND:20260913T222323Z LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Rosh Hashanah | Judaism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2392-rosh-hashanah-j udaism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1597uwut4W@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:SamvatsariTuesday 15 September 2026Faith: Jainism\nSamvatsari i s a day where Jains from the Swetamber sect offer and seek forgiveness for any wrong actions committed knowingly or unknowingly. Also known as the ‘ Festival of Forgiveness’. https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/eve nt/2393-samvatsari-jainism DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Samvatsari | Jainism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2393-samvatsari-jain ism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1600UcGOW0@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:\n \;\nHoly Day: Ganesh Chaturthi\nDate: Tuesday 15 Septemb er 2026 **Faith: Hinduism\nGanesh Chaturthi celebrates the birthday of the Hindu deity Lord Ganesh\, who has the head of an elephant and known as th e remover of obstacles.\n** Local or regional customs may use a variation of this date https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2394-ganes h-chaturthi-hinduism DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Ganesh Chaturthi | Hinduism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2394-ganesh-chaturth i-hinduism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1602DweLSj@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:DaslakshanaBegins on Tuesday 15 September 2026Ends on Friday 25 September 2026Faith: Jainism\nDaslakshana is a ten-day festival celebrate d by Jains from the Digambara sect\, honouring the ten cardinal virtues of the soul: forgiveness\, humility\, straight forwardness\, contentment\, t ruth\, sensual restraint\, austerities\, charity\, non-possessiveness\, an d celibacy. https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2395-daslak shana-jainism DTSTART:20260915T174238Z DTEND:20260925T174239Z LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Daslakshana | Jainism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2395-daslakshana-jai nism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1604kTCWTu@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:\nHoly Day: Yom Kippur Date: Monday 21 September 2026*Faith: Ju daism\nYom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for the Jewish people\, c haracterized by fasting\, intensive prayer\, repentance and forgiveness. A lso known as Day of Atonement.\n* Begins at sundown on the previous day li sted https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2396-yom-kippur-ju daism DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Yom Kippur | Judaism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2396-yom-kippur-juda ism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1606rSGSh7@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:KshamavaniSunday 27 September 2026Faith: Jainism\nKshamavani is a day where Jains from the Digambara sect offer and seek forgiveness for any wrong actions committed knowingly or unknowingly. Also known as ‘Forgi veness Day’. https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2397-ksham avani-jainism DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927 LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Kshamavani | Jainism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2397-kshamavani-jain ism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1608B6Mw4d@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:Holy Day: Shemini AtzeretDate: Saturday 3 October 2026 *Religio n: Judaism\nShemini Atzeret\, literally the ‘8th day of assembly’\, marks the end of Sukkot and the beginning of the rainy season in Israel and\, th erefore includes the year’s first prayer for rain. Sunday 4\n* Begins at s undown on the previous day listed https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-ev ents/event/2398-shemini-atzeret-judaism DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003 LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Shemini Atzeret | Judaism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2398-shemini-atzeret -judaism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1610Snv0bu@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:\nHoly Day: Simchat TorahDate: Sunday 4 October 2026 * Faith: J udaism\nSimchat Torah is a joyous festival in which the annual cycle of re ading the Torah is over\, and the next cycle begins again (the reading mov es from the last words of Deuteronomy to the first ones of Genesis). The c elebration typically includes singing\, dancing\, and parading Torah scrol ls around the synagogue.\n* Begins at sundown on the previous day listed h ttps://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2399-simchat-torah-judai sm DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261004 LOCATION:RSEvents!Pro Location (Colorado\, USA) SUMMARY:Simchat Torah | Judaism URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2399-simchat-torah-j udaism END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1613HlFs99@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:Faith Ecology Network and The Australian Earth Laws Alliance in vite you to:\nMany Faiths\, One Planet: Together\, Caring for Our Common H ome\nDate: Saturday 3 October 2026 \;  \;  \; Time: \;8:30 amLocation: Multicultural Hub\, Level 1\, 506 Elizabeth St\, Melbourne\nJo in us at The Multicultural Hub in Melbourne for this 1-day conference cele brating how the living world brings us to together in Faith\, and in care. Hosted by The Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA) and the Faith Ecology Network (FEN). The full conference program is available at this link.\nCo nference Speakers:SHERRY BALCOMBE-MALONEYSherry is an Olkola / Mularidji w oman from Far North Queensland. Born in Narrm\, she has an extensive exper ience in Social Justice with a faith-based approach\, and has enjoyed nume rous roles within the community including Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency\, visiting First Nations youth in detention\, Aboriginal Catholic M inistry for 20 years. She is a currently State Representative for NATSICC\ , board member of Jesuit Social Services\, Aboriginal Visitor to Aborigina l community at Thomas Embling Hospital\, cross cultural Educator\, Story T eller with Djirra (Abororiginal women’s support service)\, and Aboriginal Heritage Walk tour guide at the Royal Botanical Gardens. Sherry also contr ibuted to the book\, 'An Urgent Call: Laudato Si' and Indigenous Wisdom in Oceania'\, recently published by the Vatican.PROF SARAH BEKESSYSarah lead s the ICON Science research group which uses interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex biodiversity conservation problems. She is particularly i nterested in understanding the role of human behaviour in conservation\, i n designing cities to encourage ‘every day nature’ experiences and in defi ning and measuring ‘nature positive’ development. Sarah is a Lead Councill or with The Biodiversity Council\, which she helped to establish 'to be a trusted\, expert voice communicating accurate information on all aspects o f biodiversity to the Australian people\, to ensure biodiversity and Count ry prosper.' She is Honorary Professor at RMIT University\, and 2020 Winne r of the City of Melbourne Design Challenge.DR MICHELLE MALONEYMichelle ma nages the strategic direction and governance of the Australian Earth Laws Alliance (AELA)\, designs and manages AELA programs and events\, and coord inates the work of staff\, volunteers and collaborative networks. She hold s a Bachelor of Arts (political science and history) and Bachelor of Laws (Hons) from the Australian National University\, and an PhD in environment al regulation\, from the Griffith Law Futures Centre. Michelle is also the Co-Founder and Director of Future Dreaming Australia\; Adjunct Fellow\, I nstitute for Sustainable Futures\, University of Technology Sydney (UTS)\, and a member of the Advisory Council\, Global Alliance for the Rights of Nature. She lives near Brisbane\, Australia with her family and Ziggy the Wonderdog.ANDREW SKEOCHAndrew is an educator\, author\, naturalist\, envir onmental thinker\, and one of Australia's best-known nature sound recordis ts. Over the last thirty years\, he has documented the sounds of wild envi ronments around the planet\, and through his label\, Listening Earth\, pub lished over one hundred recordings featuring habitats from most continents \, attracting Spotify streaming figures in the many tens of thousands a we ek. His recordings are featured in the audio installation at Sydney Wildli fe World\, feature films\, including Peter Gabriel's soundtrack to Phillip Noyce's 'Rabbit Proof Fence'\, and Disney's 2016 remake of 'The Jungle Bo ok'. Andrew is a TEDx speaker and President of the Australian Wildlife Sou nd Recording Group.Space is limited. Please register for the conference as soon as possible.TICKET PRICINGEarly Bird Tickets - Now until Monday 10 A ugust 2026:Waged: $120Concession/Unwaged/Students: $80From Tuesday 11 Augu st 2026 these prices will apply:Waged: $140Concession/Unwaged/Students: $9 5Children under 18 attend free. Families welcome. Please contact us if you have any special needs.We aim to create a safe and inclusive space for pe ople from all cultural backgrounds\, and beliefs.The Multicultural Hub an accessible venuewww.melbourne.vic.gov.au/multicultural-hubNote: Post-Confe rence Dinner Tickets will be available here closer to the conference\, ple ase keep an eye out for details\nTo register please visit here \; http s://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2462-many-faiths-one-planet -faith-ecology-network DTSTART:20261003T083000Z DTEND:20261003T170000Z LOCATION:Multicultural Hub - 506 Elizabeth Street\, Melbourne (506 Elizabet h Street\, Melbourne VIC 3000\, Australia) SUMMARY:Many Faiths\, One Planet: Faith Ecology Network URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2462-many-faiths-one -planet-faith-ecology-network END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-16244UULpr@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:Religions for Peace Australia\, in collaboration with Uniting C hurch in Australia\, invites you to:\nGlobal Militarisation | UN Internati onal Day of Peace 2026\nDate: Sunday 20 September 2026 \;  \; &nbs p\; Time: \;5pm to 6:15pmLocation: Online (Zoom details below)\nSpeake rs\, Q&\;A\, and Prayers / Meditations\nMove the Money Campaign: Highli ghting economic and humanitarian costs of increased global militarisationS peaker: \;Elise West\, Women's International League for Peace and free dom (WILPF)Militarisation in the PacificSpeaker: TBA\nMilitarism in South AsiaSpeaker: \;Representative from Hindus for Human Rights Australia\n Closing Meditation: \;Buddhist\nMeeting Registration - Zoom. \;\nF or more information\, please contact: \;Mark Zirnsak \;Mark.Zirnsa k@victas.uca.org.au \;or Sue Ennis at \;admin@religionsforpeaceaus tralia.org.au https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2467-un-i nternational-day-of-peace-2026-religions-for-peace-australia DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T181500Z LOCATION:Melbourne VIC 3000 (Melbourne VIC\, Australia) SUMMARY:UN International Day of Peace 2026: Religions for Peace Australia URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2467-un-internationa l-day-of-peace-2026-religions-for-peace-australia END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1628eRl5hT@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:COMMON (Centre of Melbourne Multifaith and Others Network) invi tes you to:\nInternational Peace Day Event 2026\nDate: Sunday 27 September 2026 \;  \;  \; \;Time: 11.30am (Registration and Lunch) | Program 12.30pm start to 3pmLocation: Scientology Community Centre\, 231 Mount Alexander Rd Ascot Vale\nThe event will celebrate International Pea ce Day. A delicious lunch will be served followed by a program with entert ainment and presentations. \;\nThe event is supported by Youth for Hum an Rights Australia\, Victoria Chapter\, Moonee Valley Interfaith Network\ , and Avondale Heights and East Keilor Residents Association\, Somali Comm unity Inc\, and Natyakshetra Vidhyalaya - Dance the Divine. \;\nThis i s a free event.\nEnquiries and registration: education@yhr-australia.org&n bsp\; https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2469-internationa l-peace-day-2026-event-common DTSTART:20260927T113000Z DTEND:20260927T150000Z LOCATION:Scientology Community Centre\, 231 Mount Alexander Rd\, Ascot Vale VIC 3032 (231 Mt Alexander Rd\, Ascot Vale VIC 3032\, Australia) SUMMARY:International Peace Day 2026 Event: COMMON URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2469-international-p eace-day-2026-event-common END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-163206FVUe@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:The Planetary Healing artists and the City of Port Phillip invi te you to:\nHealing with Compassion | 2026 International Day of Peace\nDat e: \;12 - 29 September 2026 \;  \;  \;  \;Location: Ba ptist Church Gallery\, 9 Pakington Street\, St Kilda VIC 3182\nA Free Comm unity Event. All welcome\, all cultures\, one humanity\nMore Information:& nbsp\;events@planetaryhealingartists.org \;| if you wish to be involve d on any level: 0415 552 488 https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/ event/2470-healing-with-compassion-art-exhibition-planetary-healing-artist s DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 LOCATION:Baptist Church Gallery\, 9 Pakington Street\, St Kilda VIC 3182 (9 Pakington St\, St Kilda VIC 3182\, Australia) SUMMARY:Healing with Compassion Art Exhibition: Planetary Healing Artists URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2470-healing-with-co mpassion-art-exhibition-planetary-healing-artists END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1634hzBvlW@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:The Zee Cheng Khor Moral Uplifting Society invites you to:\nAmr it Vani: An Interfaith Gathering on Vihangam Yog\nDate: \;Friday 11 Se ptember 2026 \;  \;  \; \;Time: \;6pm to 7:45pmLocatio n: \;ZCK Community Centre\, Unit 1\, 14-26 Audsley Street\, Clayton So uth (Free parking available)\n\n\nDiscover Vihangam Yog through meditation and spiritual wisdom at ZCK\, Australia's Chinese Cultural &\; Interfa ith Centre.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for \;Amrit Vani – An Interactive Session on Vihangam Yog\, a special interfaith gathering hosted by \;Zee Chen g Khor Moral Uplifting Society Inc. (ZCK) \;in partnership with \; Vihangam Yog Australia \;and \;AUMSAI Sansthan.\nExperience an ins piring evening of spiritual wisdom\, guided meditation\, and intercultural friendship with \;Sadguru Shri Swatantra Deo Ji Maharaj \;and&nbs p\;Sant Shri Naam Deo Ji Maharaj. The session will be \;translated int o English \;and is open to people of \;all faiths and backgrounds. \n\nEVENT HIGHLIGHTS\n\nQi Huang Dragon Dance Welcome\nZCK Tai Chi Perform ance\nChinese Face-Changing Performance\nInspirational sharing by our dist inguished visitors from India\nGuided Vihangam Yog meditation experience\n Interfaith and intercultural fellowship\nA shared message of peace and Wor ld Harmony\nLight refreshments available\nEnglish interpretation available \n\nDiscover the ancient science of consciousness\, connect with Melbourne 's multicultural community\, and join us in promoting \;peace\, harmon y and mutual understanding.\n🎟 Free admission – Registration essential.&nb sp\;https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/amrit-vani-an-interfaith-gathering-on- vihangam-yog-tickets-1998124767969?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\n\n#DiversityAtZCK #CulturalDiversityWeek #UnityInDiversity #InterfaithHarmony #MoralUplifti ng #DEJIAO #CommunityCelebration #WorldHarmony #SocialCohesion https://fai thvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2471-amrit-vani-zee-cheng-khor-mor al-uplifting-society DTSTART:20260911T180000Z DTEND:20260911T194500Z LOCATION:ZCK Community Centre\, Unit 1\, 14-26 Audsley Street\, Clayton Sou th (14/26 Audsley St\, Clayton South VIC 3169\, Australia) SUMMARY:Amrit Vani: Zee Cheng Khor Moral Uplifting Society URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2471-amrit-vani-zee- cheng-khor-moral-uplifting-society END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260909T024622UTC-1640ncv0iG@https://faithvictoria.org.au/ DTSTAMP:20260909T024622Z DESCRIPTION:The Brimbank and Maribyrnong Interfaith Network invites you to: \nCandlelit Vigil for Nepal\nDate: \;Sunday 13 September 2026 \; & nbsp\;  \;  \; \;Time:3pmLocation: \;Quang Minh Temple\, 1 8 Burke St\, Braybrook VIC 3019\nWe come together in compassion and solida rity with all those affected by the catastrophic floods. We pray for the d eceased\, the missing\, the injured\, for those rebuilding their lives and livelihoods\, and for the brave rescuers and emergency workers. We invite you all to stand in solidarity with us\, to show support\, to give hope\, and to help bring relief to those who need it most. \;\nDonations on the night are encouraged. All donations will support Red Cross Australia G lobal Emergency Fund.\n \; https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-event s/event/2473-candlelit-vigil-for-nepal-brimbank-and-maribyrnong-interfaith -network DTSTART:20260913T150000Z DTEND:20260913T180000Z LOCATION:Quang Minh Temple\, 18 Burke St\, Braybrook VIC 3019 (18 Burke St\ , Braybrook VIC 3019\, Australia) SUMMARY:Candlelit Vigil for Nepal: Brimbank and Maribyrnong Interfaith Netw ork URL:https://faithvictoria.org.au/upcoming-events/event/2473-candlelit-vigil -for-nepal-brimbank-and-maribyrnong-interfaith-network END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR