3 October, 2009 – 11:10 pm
We are all encouraged to give to the Uniting Church’s International Disaster Appeal which is jointly for survivors of the recent catastrophic events in Samoa, Tonga, Niue, the Philippines and Indonesia. Many members of the Church of All Nations have close personal connections and knowledge of the places and people affected. How many Australians do [...]
In the wake of recent attacks on Indian students, a ‘Harmony Walk‘ will be held on Sunday 12 July, in the hope of promoting social tolerance and harmony. Intended as a symbolic stand against racism and all forms of discrimination, the Walk is a way to express solidarity across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation [...]
Pax Christi is hosting and ideas forum exploring how Christians and Muslims can work together for peace with justice. Among the distinguished speakers is our own Wes Campbell. Click here for further details of this event to be held in Elsternwick on Sunday 21 June.
23 March, 2009 – 11:32 am
Last month ABC broadcaster Phillip Adams interviewed Bernhard Schlink, retired German law professor and author of a number of books including the novel The Reader, now a celebrated and controversial film of the same title (still showing at the Nova five times a day). Born in 1944, Schlink has dealt a great deal with the [...]
15 August, 2008 – 4:26 pm
This International Peace Day, Melbourne’s faith communities are invited to take a step towards reconciliation and understanding with Indigenous Australians. All are welcomed to this free afternoon of ritual ceremony, music, panel discussions, dialogue workshops, celebration and food. Sunday 21 September 1:30-4:30pm (with vegetarian feast to follow) Aboriginal Advancement League 2 Watt St, Thornbury This [...]
See this Oscar-nominated French animated film starring Catherine Deneuve and raise funds for Amnesty International at the same time. Persepolis (2007) is a poignant coming-of-age story of a precocious and outspoken young Iranian girl that begins during the Islamic Revolution. Amnesty International’s local Carlton Group is hosting a fundraising screening of Persepolis at 7pm on [...]
Grab a copy of Waleed Aly’s 2007 book, People Like Us: How Arrogance is Dividing Islam and the West ($33) and head over to East Kew next month for interfaith discussion of such themes as women, jihad, secularism, terrorism, the Reformation and modernity. Hosted by the Leo Baeck Centre, the discussion will continue over three [...]
This coming Monday the Hon. Justice Michael Kirby (High Court of Australia, pictured right) and Prof. Muddathir Abdel-Rahim (Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation, below) will be speaking at a public forum at Melbourne Uni. Time: Monday 30 June, 7pm Venue: Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Cnr Swanston St & Monash Rd Entry: $10, Concession $5, [...]
Doncaster East Uniting Church presents a must-see, multi-award winning documentary on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Occupation 101: Voices of the Silent Majority. Occupation 101 presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. The film [...]
Church of All Nations and its members enjoyed an elevated profile in the April edition of the UCA newspaper Crosslight. First up (p2) was due recognition of CAN member Brian Howe for his Australia Day honour. He is pictured holding a copy of his new book, Weighing Up Australian Values: Balancing Transitions and Risks to [...]
