serving the faith communities of the Goulburn Valley
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls during September or October. In 2022, Rosh Hashannah begins on evening of 25 September until evening of 27 September. Here, we share A Vegan Rosh HaShanah for a Sweet New Year
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On this day – 22 September 2022 – when Australia pauses for the National Memorial Service to honour Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – we look to the activity of Queen Elizabeth and other faiths.
Based on her Christian faith, the Queen encouraged dialogue and tolerance among different Christian churches and with other religions as well. This is especially true of the two oldest faiths in Great Britain: Catholicism and Judaism.
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2022 Theme: End racism. Build peace. Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
But achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race.
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King Charles III has said he has a personal “duty to protect the diversity of our country” in a speech to more than 30 faith leaders from various religions at a reception in Buckingham Palace.
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Afghanistan is these days often associated with war and tragedy. However, it has a long history and has been an important cultural center for many centuries. The Asian country has numerous spectacular buildings and one of the most beautiful is the Blue Mosque, often known as the Shrine of Ali in Mazar-i-Sharif. This remarkable place of worship has been fortunate to escape the many wars and conflicts that have ravaged Afghanistan in modern times.
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Indigenous actor, musician, artist and activist Uncle Jack Charles has died at the age of 79.
His publicist confirmed on Tuesday morning Charles had suffered a stroke and died at Royal Melbourne hospital.
The beloved Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta elder was farewelled by family with a smoking ceremony at the hospital.
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Rabbi Mark Winer was the officially designated rabbi and representative of British Jews in Westminster Abbey and St. Paul’s Cathedral on many state occasions and celebrations. Here, Rabbi Winer tells of how he was Rabbi to the Queen for 12 Years
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics has started consultation on a major review of data it collects on religions.
The ABS undertakes regular reviews of standards to ensure questions reflect the changing nature of Australian society. According to the ABS, Although the Australian Standard Classification of Religious Groups (ASCRG) was updated in 2016, it still reflects the original 1996 version based on the social environment in Australia at that time.
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The Dungala Kaiela Oration has been held in front a live audience for the first time in two years, with the speech drawing comparisons between the Australian Indigenous and Maōri educational experiences.
The 14th oration was delivered on Wednesday, August 31 on Yorta Yorta Country at the the Rumbalara Football Netball Club by Professor Wiremu Doherty, chief executive of Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, a Māori tertiary organisation in New Zealand.
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Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on 21 September. The 2022 theme for the International Day of Peace is “End Racism – Build Peace”. This year’s theme is, once again, an invitation to reflect and act on the kind of world we want to live in now and to create for our future generations – a world where compassion, kindness, empathy and respect are the ruling forces. You are invited to join this half-hour4 peace-filled event on Wednesday, 21 September 2022, online.
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In the spirit of Nostra Aetate, Garratt Publishing – in conjunction with Yarra Theological Union – invite you to a 4-week webinar series exploring other religious traditions from a Catholic perspective. The online webinar will be conducted on Monday Evenings – 5 & 12 September, 3 & 10 October. Religions examined will be Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism and Islam – all from a Catholic perspective.
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National Child Protection Week is a campaign held annually across Australia to raise awareness of child abuse prevention. Join David Tennant, CEO of FamilyCare as he talks about Poverty and Child Safety and Wellbeing on Tuesday 6 September at 11:00am.
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The World Council of Churches and Globethics.net have co-published four new books on different facets of the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace. Harvesting the insights from the Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace process and visits from the WCC 10th Assembly in Busan, this series focuses on a number of geographic and thematic areas.
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The Uniting church has told staff in Victoria and Tasmania to avoid using Uber services as the company does not align with its values.
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All around the world, Christians are uniting to pray and take action for our common home. Join them and celebrate the Season of Creation from 1 September through to the feast of St. Francis on 4 October 2022.
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Shepparton Interfaith Network in collaboration with Liz Arcus Photography invites you to the exhibition of ‘Prayer and Reflection’ in Shepparton and Euroa.
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Whether it’s meditation, yoga, or your favorite creative activity, you’ll get so much more from doing it every day. Follow these six steps, says Anne Cushman, to enjoy all the benefits of daily practice.
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Professor Wiremu Doherty, Chief Executive at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi in Aotearoa/New Zealand will give the 2022 Dungala Kaiela Oration at Rumbalara Football Netball Club, Shepparton on Wednesday 31 August 2022, commencing at 4:30pm. Professor Wiremu Doherty will speak to Indigenous knowledges, prosperity, and productivity.
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The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Social Justice Statement 2022-23 points out that the roots of domestic and family violence “lie in the abuse of power to control and dominate others” and that “this stands in contrast to the relationships to which God calls us”.
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