Monash University are looking for volunteers to help implement a world-leading study that seeks to reduce social exclusion. This is an opportunity to visit households and engage in conversation.
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Wangaratta: The Unbreakable Farmer
The University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health invite you to attend a Public Lecture Mr Warren Davies ‘The Unbreakable Farmer’ at The Learning & Teaching Centre, The University of Melbourne, Department of Rural Health & Northeast Health, Dixon St, Wangaratta VIC 3677 at 5:30 – 6:30pm on Tuesday 19th November, 2019. *This is a community event and there will be no charge to those who attend.
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How Blessing Our Pets Brought Holiness to Our Community
Several years ago, our synagogue orchestrated a “Blessing of the Animals” event that coincided with this week’s Torah portion, Parashat Noach. The result was a sacred moment, not only for members, but also for the animals we care for and love.
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Welcoming Each Other – Interfaith Education for Schools
‘Welcoming Each Other: Guidelines for Interfaith Education in the Schools of the Archdiocese of Melbourne’ is a document of the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission of the Archdiocese of Melbourne which has the full support of Catholic Education Melbourne. It is a companion document to ‘Promoting interfaith relations’ and has been prepared with thorough consultation. These guidelines contain excellent reflections and considerations for those seeking to incorporate multifaith education in lessons.
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Some thoughts on Halloween
Halloween is an unofficial holiday celebrated each year on October 31, and Halloween 2021 occurs on Sunday, October 31. The tradition originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. In the eighth century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as a time to honour all saints. Soon, All Saints Day incorporated some of the traditions of Samhain. The evening before was known as All Hallows Eve, and later Halloween. Over time, Halloween evolved into a day of activities like trick-or-treating, carving jack-o-lanterns, festive gatherings, donning costumes and eating treats.
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Diwali – Deepavali 2019
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs to mark different historical events, stories and myths. They all symbolise the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, hope over despair. Diwali for 2019 will take place on the weekend of 26-27 October 2019.
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An emoji for forgiveness? It’s on the way …
A coalition of peace-building organizations in Finland has launched a campaign to crowdsource an emoji that symbolizes forgiveness. The idea was created by the Evangelical Lutheran church of Finland, which is also one of the founding organisations of the #forgivemoji campaign.
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Sikhs across Victoria come together to celebrate the 550th birth anniversary of Sikhism’s founder
The 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, is being celebrated worldwide — and for the first time in Bendigo. A colourful parade with a decorated mobile Gurduara float complete with priest, hymn singing, and martial arts displays made its way through Bendigo, followed by hundreds of people from Melbourne to Mildura on Sunday.
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Bendigo: Beyond the quick fix
Latrobe University – Department of Humanities – will present a one-day symposium in Bendigo on 12 November 2019 which will discuss research and practice insights for socially sustainable regional migration and multiculturalism.
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St Georges Road Food Festival
St Georges Road Food Festival is an important event that helps bind those of different cultures and nations to come together in a common feast – the world on a plate. Join us at St Georges Road shopping precinct for the annual St Georges Road Food Festival which celebrates the diverse flavours and cultures that make Greater Shepparton. The Festival will take place at St Georges Road between 11AM and 4PM on Sunday 27 October.
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“Getting Good at Getting Older”: Jewish reflections on old age and new rituals for ageing
The Torah considers old age a virtue and a blessing. Throughout the Torah, “old” (zakein) is synonymous with “wise”; the Torah commands us to respect all elderly, regardless of their scholarship and piety, because the many trials and experiences that each additional year of life brings yield a wisdom which the most accomplished young prodigy cannot equal. It describes Abraham as one who “grew old and came along in days” (Genesis 24:1)–his accumulated days, each replete with learning and achievement, meant that with each passing day his worth increased. Thus, a ripe old age is regarded as one of the greatest blessings to be bestowed upon man.
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Shepparton: United We Feast
The Australian GLBTIQ Multicultural Council (AGMC) are a national peak organisation that advocates for multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQ people and communities. Shepparton’s “United We Feast” event will be hosted on Thursday night October 31 at Philippine House from 6PM.
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Aboriginal and Catholic faiths blended in stained-glass window of Alice Springs church
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart (OLSH) Catholic church in Alice Springs has commissioned an Aboriginal artist from its congregation to design a new sanctuary window celebrating the blending of Catholic and Indigenous beliefs, to pay homage to its many Aboriginal parishioners
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Shepparton: Buddhist Meditation, October 2019
The Buddhist Association of the Goulburn Valley will conduct one Meditation Session on Saturday, 19 October 2019 at the Senior Citizens Centre, Welsford Street, at 10:00 am.
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Bendigo Festival of Lights – Diwali
The Hare Krishna Community of Bendigo welcomes all members of Bendigo community (and beyond) to celebrate the Festival of Lights, also known as Diwali or Deepavali, on Saturday 19 October 2019 from 4pm onwards at the Uniting Church Hall, Forest Street, Bendigo.
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Bendigo Nagar Kirtan (Sikh)
Bendigo’s Sikh community has organised the first ever Nagar Kirtan in Bendigo on Suday 20 October commencing from Ullambara Theatre, Park Road, and going to Rosalind Park. There will be activities for chilren and festive events. This parade is organised to celebrate the 550th Birth anniversary of Guru Nanak – The founder of Sikhism.
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Bendigo: Bicentenary of The Bab (Baha’i)
In 2019 Australian Baha’is are joining in worldwide celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of the Bab, the Herald of the Baha’i Faith. The Baha’i community of Greater Bendigo invites you to celebrate the Birth of the Bab at the Latrobe Arts Institute on the evening of October 29, 2019.
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Celebrating Diversity; Confronting Racism
The Shepparton InterChurch Council presents an afternoon with Celebrating Diversity & Confronting Racism. These are relevant issues for the faith communities of the Goulburn Valley.
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Nathalia: The Kutcha Edwards Hour
The GRAIN Store and Moira Arts and Culture present The Kutcha Edwards Hour at Nathalia Recreation Reserve on Sunday 27 October, commencing at 1pm. Join Kutcha in conversation and song as he shares his story; his Songline.
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Respect and Resilience: creating community cohesion and reducing violence
The Greater Shepparton Community Safety Networks will deliver two sessions on Respect and Resilience during Community Safety Month – October 2019. The sessions will be delivered on Tuesday 22 October and Thursday 24 October.
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