Opening Night: Tuesday, 5 August 2014 Time: 6-8pm
Location: St Nicholas Gallery 9 Bear St, Mordialloc
Discussion with Panel of Artists: Sunday 17 August Time: 2-4pm
Location: as above
Exhibition will be open between 4– 23 August 2014
Location: as above
Gallery opening hours: Mon-Thur: 12-3pm, Sat:10am-1pm
Expressions of interest for artwork submissions due Monday 30th June
Contact: Kate Daddo kate.daddo@kingston.vic.gov.au or (03) 9581 4734
GEIFN Gathers*
To accommodate increasing personal demands in busy times, GEIFN is embarking on a casual series of [monthly] breakfasts to get-inter-faith-ing. Those interested in building friendship, informality and interfaith, while exploring local cafe culture, all welcome.
No bookings required, just turn up [1st Monday] of month at the venue and look for a familiar face. [Spouses, partners, children welcome.] The next 3 dates and venues are listed below.
* Temporary Working Title. Attending participants can cast your vote for this and other suggestions: Groovers, Grazers, Gobblers, Grubbers, GEIFNtogethers.
Breakfast: 7-8.00am
Coffee/Tea: 8-8.30am
Come for a part or stay for both. Participants pay own costs.
Monday 2 June:
Cafe Uffizi
53 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield Junction
Monday 7 July:
Queenie Apple Wholefoods Cafe,
768 Glen Huntley Road, Caulfield South
Monday 4 Aug:
Spot Cafe
215 Balaclava Road, Caulfield North,
[Review Format, Modify in necessary, Decide next 3 locations]
In keeping with the "flash-gather" idea, venues do not know we are coming and may be subject to change due to changing nature of things. Notify GEIFN Gathers coordinator Carey 0438 371 488 if you have questions or are coming, leave a mobile number for an SMS reminder on day or advice of changed plans.
Clergy to Clergy Breakfasts
The GEIFN plan to arrange for small groups of local religious leaders to meet informally for breakfasts. We will be contacting religious leaders in the Glen Eira community to invite and make arrangements.
Listening to the Sounds of Silence - a multifaith imperative
The Swinburne Multi faith facility invites you to its 3rd anniversary celebration:
Topic: Listening to the sounds of silence - a multifaith imperative.
Date: Wednesday, 7th May 2014 Time: 4.00pm-5.30pm
Location: Swinburne University [GS 302] - The George 34 Wakefield Street, Hawthorn (3 minutes' walk from the Glenferrie Station)
Opened by the Swinburne Vice Chancellor Professor Linda Kristjanson and addressed by Rev Dr Denham Grierson (FACE) - internationally recognised educator and Emeritus Professor at the United Faculty of Theology – Melbourne. Denham will approach the event from a perspective that seeks to engage the academic community rather than bring a particular faith perspective. His starts with the questions: Is there one God or many? Can such a dispute be resolved? His topic: Listening to the sounds of silence - a multi faith imperative.
His reflection engages the thought of Stephen Prothero - Boston University Professor of Religion and particularly his 2012 book God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World. Prothero delves into the different problems and solutions that Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Confucianism, Yoruba Religion, Daoism and Atheism strive to combat.
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to tcarson@swin.edu.au by Friday 2nd May 2014.
Contact: Rev. Newton Daddow, Chaplain Swinburne University: Telephone +61 3 9214 8489 Mobile 0425 757038 Email:ndaddow@swin.edu.au
Topic: Listening to the sounds of silence - a multifaith imperative.
Date: Wednesday, 7th May 2014 Time: 4.00pm-5.30pm
Location: Swinburne University [GS 302] - The George 34 Wakefield Street, Hawthorn (3 minutes' walk from the Glenferrie Station)
Opened by the Swinburne Vice Chancellor Professor Linda Kristjanson and addressed by Rev Dr Denham Grierson (FACE) - internationally recognised educator and Emeritus Professor at the United Faculty of Theology – Melbourne. Denham will approach the event from a perspective that seeks to engage the academic community rather than bring a particular faith perspective. His starts with the questions: Is there one God or many? Can such a dispute be resolved? His topic: Listening to the sounds of silence - a multi faith imperative.
His reflection engages the thought of Stephen Prothero - Boston University Professor of Religion and particularly his 2012 book God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World. Prothero delves into the different problems and solutions that Islam, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Confucianism, Yoruba Religion, Daoism and Atheism strive to combat.
Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to tcarson@swin.edu.au by Friday 2nd May 2014.
Contact: Rev. Newton Daddow, Chaplain Swinburne University: Telephone +61 3 9214 8489 Mobile 0425 757038 Email:ndaddow@swin.edu.au
Challenges for Minority Religions in the Middle East
Keynote speaker: Dr Debbie Weissman, President International Council of Christians and Jews
Date: Sunday, 1 June 2014 Time: 2.30 pm
Location: Edmund Rice Education Australia - 9 The Vaucluse, Richmond (off Church Street, ample parking)
Vehicle entry from St Kevin's Waterford Campus on the Vaucluse opp. St Ignatius Church.
Cost: $10.00
RSVP: Please advise attendance by ringing or emailing (03) 9429 5212, ccjvic@bigpond.net.au
Date: Sunday, 1 June 2014 Time: 2.30 pm
Location: Edmund Rice Education Australia - 9 The Vaucluse, Richmond (off Church Street, ample parking)
Vehicle entry from St Kevin's Waterford Campus on the Vaucluse opp. St Ignatius Church.
Cost: $10.00
RSVP: Please advise attendance by ringing or emailing (03) 9429 5212, ccjvic@bigpond.net.au
Walking with Pope Francis - Interfaith Relations in the Midst of Contemporary Global Challenges
A conversation led by Prof. John Pawlikowski OSM (of Catholic Theological Union in Chicago)
Thursday 22 May, 2014, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room M5.30
Australian Catholic University, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
RSVP: edmund.chia@acu.edu.au Phone: (03) 9953 3432
Thursday 22 May, 2014, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Room M5.30
Australian Catholic University, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy
RSVP: edmund.chia@acu.edu.au Phone: (03) 9953 3432
AGM Report
We were graciously hosted for our Annual General Meeting held on Mon 28 Apr 14, by Rabbi Stein and other members of Kehilat Nitzan.
David Southwick MP, the State Member for the seat of Caulfield and Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Emergency Services was a guest at the meeting.
We were privileged to have Professor Gary Bouma as our Guest Speaker. Professor Bouma presented on why Australia is successfully multifaith and compared the Australian position with that of other nations and discussed factors that contribute to this, including demographic factors, a culture of multiculturalism, theological factors and political leadership.
There was no change to office holders at the meeting, with Mark Bender from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continuing as Chair and Ruth Arber from Kehilat Nitzan as Secretary.
David Southwick MP, the State Member for the seat of Caulfield and Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Emergency Services was a guest at the meeting.
We were privileged to have Professor Gary Bouma as our Guest Speaker. Professor Bouma presented on why Australia is successfully multifaith and compared the Australian position with that of other nations and discussed factors that contribute to this, including demographic factors, a culture of multiculturalism, theological factors and political leadership.
There was no change to office holders at the meeting, with Mark Bender from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continuing as Chair and Ruth Arber from Kehilat Nitzan as Secretary.
Being Happyness
Thanks to all who prepared, attended and participated in our recent event.
It was an enjoyable, enlightening and social evening - with great food (as has become somewhat of a hallmark for our events!)
Next Public Event: Being Happyness, 15/11/12@7pm
Being Happiness
A Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist Perspective
Join this warm and friendly discussion with Abhay Awasthi, Jasbir Singh and Julian Bamford as they share their spiritual tradition, personal observations and experience on the path to happy-ness.When:
Thursday 15 November 2012
What:
@7.00pm Supper
A vegetarian plate to share will be welcome
@7.30-9pm Discussion
Followed by audience questions
@7.30-9pm Discussion
Followed by audience questions
Where:
St John’s Uniting Church, side entrance
, 567 Glen Huntly Road, Elsternwick
How to get involved:
1. Be kind to yourself and to others.
2. Check back here as details will be updated closer to the date.
2. Check back here as details will be updated closer to the date.
3. Share the news with your family, friends, colleagues or centre. Download a PDF A4 Poster high resolution (1.2MB).
Next Committee Meeting
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,
5 Hawthorn Road, Caulfield North
Contact email@gleneirainterfaith.org for more details if wishing to attend.
Next Committee Meeting
Private address in Caulfield North.
Contact email@gleneirainterfaith.org for more details if wishing to attend.
When Passover meets Easter and Shavuot meets Pentecost - Jewish and Christian perspectives
Approximately 30 people joined us for fascinating and friendly experience where we heard Christian and Jewish perspectives on Easter and Passover.
Rabbi Shamir Caplan spoke of what Pasech stands for and highlighted the opportunity it provides to reflect on a number of themes, including, the birth of nation, freedom from oppression, the moral duty which should influence our conduct toward others, the importance of family and the value in our questioning and engaging. We also heard of the importance of humility and the need for us all to cleanse the 'leven' from our lives.
David Schutz, Executive Officer, Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Catholic Archdioces of Melbourne explained some of the aspects of Easter that relate to elements of Passover. In the Easter Vigil, the new fire (and the candle lighted from it) are seen as images of the pillar of fire and cloud that the people followed through the wilderness. The crossing of the Red Sea is taken to be an image of Baptism: by going down into the water, those who are baptised are buried with Christ. By coming out of it, they enter into the freedom of the people of God.
These informative discussions were preceded and followed by mingling and delicious supper.
Thanks to all those who supported the event - we look forward to the next one.
Rabbi Shamir Caplan spoke of what Pasech stands for and highlighted the opportunity it provides to reflect on a number of themes, including, the birth of nation, freedom from oppression, the moral duty which should influence our conduct toward others, the importance of family and the value in our questioning and engaging. We also heard of the importance of humility and the need for us all to cleanse the 'leven' from our lives.
David Schutz, Executive Officer, Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Catholic Archdioces of Melbourne explained some of the aspects of Easter that relate to elements of Passover. In the Easter Vigil, the new fire (and the candle lighted from it) are seen as images of the pillar of fire and cloud that the people followed through the wilderness. The crossing of the Red Sea is taken to be an image of Baptism: by going down into the water, those who are baptised are buried with Christ. By coming out of it, they enter into the freedom of the people of God.
These informative discussions were preceded and followed by mingling and delicious supper.
Thanks to all those who supported the event - we look forward to the next one.
When Passover meets Easter and Shavout meets Pentecost
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Women's Interfaith Seder
To celebrate the Jewish Festival of Passover
131-133 Hawthorn Rd
Caulfied North
Tues 27 Mar 12
7.00 pm
$20 / $15 concession - includes kosher Passover-style meal
Limited places - Bookings Required Ph 9523 0535 / office@ncjwa.org.au
Interesting research just released
2011 Freedom of Religion and Belief in 21st Century Australia
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/frb/Report_2011.pdf
http://www.hreoc.gov.au/frb/Report_2011.pdf
JCMA IFTAR dinner, Sun 28 August
The Jewish Christian Muslim Association women's committee are delighted to announce that we are holding an interfaith fund-raising IFTAR dinner, in which we are invited to share a meal with our Muslim friends to break their daily fast during the month of Ramadan.
Proceeds will be shared equally between JCMA and Tents4Peace, run by our friend and colleague Fazila Tasmim.
Please see the flyer for details, and please book for catering purposes.
Colourfest Film Festival
Australia's first national short film festival dedicated to the works of culturally diverse Australian film makers. Screening in three cities, four venues with a total of eight sessions Colourfest is a festival worth checking out.
16th of July – Footscray Community Arts Centre, Footscray. Session 1 @ 4-6pm,
session 2 @ 6-8pm.
http://footscrayarts.com/access-blog-event/colourfest/
BOOKINGS - http://colourfest.com.au/
16th of July – Footscray Community Arts Centre, Footscray. Session 1 @ 4-6pm,
session 2 @ 6-8pm.
http://footscrayarts.com/access-blog-event/colourfest/
BOOKINGS - http://colourfest.com.au/
Bills of Rights and Religious Freedom Lecture
The Melbourne Law School is hosting a free public lecture 'Do Bills of Rights Protect or Endanger Religious Freedom: The American Constitutional Experience'
Thursday 14 July 2011, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM, 185 Pelham St Carlton
RSVP required via the web address below
http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/index.cfm?objectid=4B1D1CB1-B0D0-AB80-E28E8C05438EC230&DiaryID=5139
Under our Hats -ADC Function
Muslim, Jewish & Sikh women talk about fashion, faith and how it feels to look different
7.30 pm, Wednesday 29 June
Blue Room @ Multicultural Hub Corner Victoria & Elizabeth Sts
Opposite Victoria Market $10/$5 including light supper
Info: 9572 5770 or reception@antidef.org.au
7.30 pm, Wednesday 29 June
Blue Room @ Multicultural Hub Corner Victoria & Elizabeth Sts
Opposite Victoria Market $10/$5 including light supper
Info: 9572 5770 or reception@antidef.org.au
Next Meeting
Thursday 30 June, 7.30pm
197 Danks St, Albert Park
The meeting will be held in 'The Theatre'
Off street parking available
All welcome
197 Danks St, Albert Park
The meeting will be held in 'The Theatre'
Off street parking available
All welcome
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