serving the faith communities of the Goulburn Valley
Christmas brings different responses from people, be they spiritual, agnostic, culturally diverse or even, alone. Seasonal and cultural events can evoke different, perhaps hurtful responses in people, for we never know their journey until we have walked in their shoes. Here we bring advice about feeling blue at Christmas, and the grief evoked by Christmas when loved ones have passed over or are simply not there.
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There are many images of Christmas, and it seems that Christmas means something different to everyone. Life is change, and so mundane perception of Christmas changes, also. Christmas is a a holy time for the devotees of Jesus Christ. At the time of the Christian festival of Christmas, Shepparton Interfaith Network notes festivals in other religions occurring at this time. There are Hindu, Muslim and Parsee observances at this time.
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Due receipt of a severe weather alert for Shepparton (winds gusting 100 kph) Carols by Candlelight for 2015 will be deferred to the evening of Monday, 21 December 2014.
This is a free, family-friendly event. Goulburn Murray Credit Union are sponsoring the fireworks display on Monday evening at 9:30 PM.
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A coalition of Protestant and Catholic organisations has reached an agreement with the Italian government to provide travel and integration services for refugees from North Africa and the Middle East. The government will provide humanitarian visas to ensure the right to take up residence; the visas will not allow passage to other countries in the European Union. Christian agencies will furnish airline tickets to Italy as well as accommodation, assistance with asylum procedures, educational opportunities and Italian language courses.
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Bendigo’s first mosque appears likely to go ahead after a Victorian court refused an appeal against its planning approval.
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Good Spender gives you the opportunity to spend ethically on your Christmas gifts. Give a gift that gives twice this Christmas – a wide range of Christmas products from over 70 enterprises – offering everything from decorations and cards, vouchers and gifts for the whole family.
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The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission in concert with Victoria Police will hold a forum "Right to Respond" at GOTAFE, Fryers St, Shepparton on Tuesday December 15 commencing 10:30 am.
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2015 Christmas for those alone will take place at the McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds, from 11:00AM on Christmas Day.
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Carols by Candlelight for 2015 will be take place on the evening of Sunday 20 December 2014. This is a free, family-friendly event. Goulburn Murray Credit Union are sponsoring the fireworks display on the evening at 9:30 PM.
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