NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION

CGDIN | A Tour to Places of Worship | Wednesday 13 April 2016 | 8.30am-3pm

[Edited extract from public address]

Sharing Insight, Learning about 'the Other', Respecting each other, Reflection and Self-discovery

Where: Tour departs from and returns to: Interfaith Network Office, 39 Clow Street, Dandenong (Free parking available off Stuart Street, behind IFN Office)

Tour Guide: Helen Heath

Tour includes:

  • Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple (Hindu) - 52 Boundary Road, Carrum Downs | Host: Mr Arunachalam Mahendran [Mahen]
  • Islamic Society of Melbourne Eastern Region, 1273 Wellington Road, Lysterfield | Host: Ms Shameela Essop
  • Morning Tea
  • St Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church, 19 Herbert Street, Dandenong | Host: Reverend Father Anthony Krinas
  • Lunch (Bring your own)
  • Khmer Buddhist Temple, 458-462 Springvale Road, Springvale South | Host: The Abbott - Venerable 
Then Debriefing and Refreshments after return to Interfaith Network Office, Dandenong
Cost: $25 - covers transport and 'Many Faiths, One People' book

Respectful Practices:

  • Modest clothing worn in all Places of Worship would be appreciated.
  • All are requested to remove their shoes before entering the Sikh Gurdwara, Hindu and Buddhist Temples and Mosque.
  • In the Hindu Temple, all head coverings should be removed except those worn as religious practice.
  • Women entering the Mosque are asked to cover their heads and wear clothing which covers arms to wrists and legs to ankles, men are asked to cover their heads in the Jewish Synagogue and all are asked to cover their heads in Gurdwara. [Head covering provided in the Synagogue & Gurdwara]
  • Visitors should have no tobacco on their person when entering the Gurdwara

MORE: 

The City of Greater Dandenong Interfaith Network
Helen Heath
Tel: 03 8774 7662
Mobile: 0421 829 563
Email: interfaithofficer@interfaithnetwork.org.au