Shekinah

The focus of an event hosted by the Quakers

Shekinah is a Hebrew word meaning "dwelling" or "settling" and denotes the presence of God.

When: Thursday 7 December 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Where: Victorian Quaker Centre, West Melbourne VIC

Registrations open

COMMONS, COMMONALITY, COMMON GOOD

The biennial event for the Catholic social services sector - community services, health, parishes and education. 

When: Wednesday 21 - Friday 23 February 2024

Where: Catholic Leadership Centre, East Melbourne VIC 

Working for a world free of nuclear weapons

The joint interfaith statement to the Second Meeting of States Parties of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons has been released.

The World Council of Churches, along with 114 other organizations have endorsed the statement.  

"Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but happy are those who keep the law. "

(Proverbs 29:18)

To have a vision could be ‘spiritual’ but most often it is about an organisation and its purpose. 

Full time position 

Work with the World Council of Churches

Position: Programme Executive, Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation

Location: based in Geneva, Switzerland

Deadline for applications: 17 December 2023

News 

• WCC demands immediate ceasefire, humanitarian corridors in Palestine and Israel
• Violence against Palestinians is rising in the West Bank

Online Liturgy 

All welcome!

A ‘blessing of the bowls’ liturgy will be offered online via Zoom this year, followed by an update from Act for Peace field staff about programs that receive funding through the Christmas Bowl. 

When: Wednesday 29 November 2023, 7:00 -8:00 pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)

Gifts for Peace

Give a meaningful gift this Christmas. 

Struggling to know what to give this Christmas? Why not consider a Gift for Peace. As we reflect on the extraordinary gift of love and compassion that Christ has given us this Christmas season, Gifts for Peace offers a practical way to share His example with those around us.

Raising Voices 

• Indigenous Theology Conference: Raising Our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution 5-8 February 2024, Melbourne VIC
  
  
• Watch: Dr Stan Grant Wiradjuri man and journalist speaking at the Queensland UCA Synod in October.

News

• 16Days of Activism: against gender based violence from 25 November to 10 December. 
• Child Rights Impact Assessment (CRIA) tool: developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission with support from UNICEF
• International Day of People with Disability: respecting diversity and promoting equity in your church