NAVIGATION

NAVIGATION

JCMA | ENGAGE IN | Listening to God and to each other: Prayer and Dialogue | 2pm Sunday 29 July - 5.30pm Monday 30 July 2018

[Edited extract from public address]

A Conference exploring the meaning of prayer and the skills we need to listen to one another with respect. The key to interreligious dialogue is listening. We ask "Does God answer my prayer?" - but are we listening for God's answer? And how can we listen to each other, if our ears are closed?

A significantly reworked format in order to make the experience more accessible to more people. In this way we hope to open up the experience of JCMA to a wider audience without missing the opportunity for the more intimate reflection time afforded by the Winter Conference.

Seminar Day: Sunday - from 2-8.30pm
with input from members and guest speakers. The day will be open to whoever would like to come with no obligation to remain overnight for the second day of the conference on Monday. This Seminar day will include all the main “input” sessions of the conference. Afternoon tea and a vegetarian meal will be included as part of the program for all who attend. Most importantly, there will be no set charge for attendance on this day – so that no one will feel excluded and as a demonstration of hospitality. (We do ask that those who attend contribute a donation - if they can - to help JCMA cover the incurred costs.)

Retreat Day: Monday continuing overnight from Sunday and all day until 5.30pm
consisting of time spent in discussion groups and in reflection on scripture texts from each of our three traditions. This will be a time to interact on a deeper level, to listen to one another and to God, and to absorb what we are hearing. It is expected that those who are participating on the Monday also participate in the Sunday Seminar and stay overnight, although this is not mandatory.

Who is it for?
• JCMA conferences are intended for people of all ages who are members of one of the three Abrahamic faith communities, Judaism, Christianity and Islam and is supported by major religious institutions within each faith community.
• Participants include men and women, young and old, lay and clergy, academics and students, and those working in community or welfare roles.
• All participants are asked to agree to the JCMA Principles of Dialogue
• Anyone from the Jewish, Christian or Muslim communities who subscribes to the aims and purpose of the conference is encouraged to register.

Where: Don Bosco Centre at 465 Lysterfield Road, Lysterfield

Registration of Interest
To register go to Eventbrite:  https://jcmawc2018.eventbrite.com.au.
When registering, please register for EITHER the Sunday Seminar or the Full Package Sunday/Monday:
a) Sunday Seminar is Free to register.  Please consider making a donation toward the costs.
b) Full Package (Sunday and Monday) - the cost for this is $160 (plus Eventbrite booking fee), which includes the Sunday Seminar, overnight accommodation, Monday Retreat and all meals.
The Conference Planning Committee will review each registration and provide further details of the event and the program by email closer to the date to all those who registered as conformation of registration. Please note: The Conference Committee retains the right to decline registrations.
Bookings: online through EventBrite

MORE:
Jewish Christian Muslim Association of Australia (JCMA)
Address: 383 Albert St, East Melbourne Vic 3002   
Tel: (03) 9287 5590
Ginette, Executive Officer
Usual Working days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
Mobile: 0400 211 221
Email: executiveofficer@jcma.org.au                 
Website: http://www.jcma.org.au

JCMA relies on the goodwill of volunteers and the generosity of our donors.
Donations are tax deductible. Please go to JCMA Donation to make a donation.