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Knapsack for the Journey of Faith: Pilgrimage Bible Studies
World Council of Churches - Theological Study Group
Micah 6:1-8 and Matthew 10: 1-42.
You are invited to reflect on the diverse stories of these pilgrimages in the Bible and connect the dialogue between biblical contexts and contemporary contexts.
World Council of Churches
Building bridges of faith in the HIV response
At the Global Village of the International AIDS Conference 2018 in Amsterdam, faith-based organizations have been demonstrating efforts at “overcoming barriers, building bridges”. This was the theme of the 22nd conference addressing the global response to HIV.
Diakonia: “a tool to reach abundance of life” (John10:10)
The WCC recently held a seminar on young people’s involvement in “Ecumenical Diakonia and Sustainable Development,” in Matanzas, Cuba.
Ecumenical movement needs renewed interfaith orientations
The Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) is being held at the Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Students at the institute have heard encouraging words from ecumenical theologian Dr S. Wesley Ariarajah in relation to the challenges of 'authentic gospel values and Christian witness'.
Youth PoWR 2018 - Harmony for Humanity: Unity in Diversity
Join in, have a voice in shaping our multi-religious, multicultural society.
When: Sunday 19 August 2018, 2:00 - 5:00pm
Where: SGI Australia, 3 Parkview Dr, Sydney Olympic Park, NSW
Invitation to lunch with Rabbi Bob Kaplan - "Keeping the faith in interfiath work in the age of Trump"
When:Thursday 23 August 2018, 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Venue: Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Level 9, 225 George St, Sydney CBD.
Conversation
“DIY Spirituality: A growing modern trend?”
Date:Wednesday 12 September 2018
Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Venue: Trinity College, Old Warden's Lodge, 100 Royal Pde, Parkville VIC
Australian Religious Press Association
Early bird registrations end 31 July 2018
Communicating Hope and Trust in a Public Faith
September 7-8 2018
Novotel Hotel, 200 Creek Street, Brisbane QLD
Bishop Philip Huggins sends his greetings from Box Hill Town Hall Melbourne where the 15th Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia is being held. He is honoured by the gracious invitation to join the meeting with our Uniting Church friends as they meet to discern and reach out in faith.
Thank you to Stuart McMillan for his fellowship with us as President of the Uniting Church in Australia and for chairing the meeting of National Church leaders.
As he returns to his beloved 'Top End', may Stuart and his family enjoy grace and peace in the embrace of the local community.
The Religious Society of Friends Australia (Quakers) are currently holding their Yearly Meeting on the Central Coast of NSW. The meeting brings together Friends across the nation for a week in a time of reflective discernment.
Because of her, We can!
Have you marked NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week this year?
It may be almost over but there are still events being held across the nation to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
More...
How many slaves work for you?
Slavery in the free world. Take the challenge!
Go to slaveryfootprint.org and follow the arrows to discover more and take the survey.
The Living the Change campaign aims to inspire people to make earth-friendly lifestyle choices, and join these with those of thousands of other believers globally. Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) is especially appealing for faith community leaders to champion Living the Change in their communities.
“World Churches Walking Together”
Emily Evans, WCC Executive, Central Committee Member and a member of the Uniting Church in Australia, reflects on her meeting with Pope Francis and the journey of unity with the World Council of Churches.
We have learned over 70 years that human endeavours often fail, but that the grace of the God who is always faithful is with us and will bring to fulfilment the prayer of Jesus “that they may be one”.
Wednesday 22 August 2018, 3.00-5.00pm
Bishop Angaelos, Moderator of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, and Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London will be speaking at NCCA-NSWEC offices, Level 7, 379 Kent Street Sydney.
