serving the faith communities of the Goulburn Valley
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.
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.
The Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) has issued the following statement on the eve of world leaders meeting in Paris for the United Nations climate summit (Nov 30 -Dec 11), and the People’s Climate March scheduled in Melbourne @ 5.30pm Friday 27 November at the State Library.
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St Paul's Lutheran Church invites you to a FREE recital at St Paul's Lutheran Church on 29 November at 2pm. The program will consist of Classical music for flute oboe and piano by French, English and Italian composers and including Rossini’s famous William Tell Overture.
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On the occasion of White Ribbon Day, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) - which the Shepparton Interfaith Network is affiliated - has endorsed the following statement in response to preventing family violence:
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Much has happened around the world in recent weeks. Paris, Lebanon, Punjab, Africa. The media is filled with news that is not peaceful. In response, Shepparton Interfaith Network, in collaboration with community stakeholders, is collaborating to provide a Picnic for Peace at Victoria Park Lake, Shepparton on Sunday 29 November from 5PM.
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Shepparton Interfaith Network supports all initatives to end family violence and violence against women. Community members are invited to join a walk on White Ribbon Day and show their support for the campaign to end violence against women.
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Community representatives and stakeholders from many organisations attended a Building Resilience Information session presented by Dr Hass Dellal and Lynn McCain of the Australian Multicultural Foundation at the GOTAFE Harder Auditorium on Tuesday 18 November.
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Recent attacks in Paris, Beirut and Baghdad linked to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) have once again brought terrorism and Islamic extremism to the forefront of international relations. According to newly released data that the Pew Research Center collected in 11 countries with significant Muslim populations, people from Nigeria to Jordan to Indonesia overwhelmingly expressed negative views of ISIS.
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A memorial cairn with remembrance plaque was unveiled at Shepparton East on Sunday, 15 November. A large crowd was in attendance, with many travelling from Melbourne for the occasion.
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Tolerance Day at Sirius College was a great event – even the flies appreciated us being there! Photos coming soon! Thanks to Cr Dinny Adem, Thon Thon and Sam Atukorala of Ethnic Council, along with Sirius College, and the students from the English Language School at St Georges Road.
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The Shepparton Interfaith Network says “Happy Diwali” to all Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists – and all others who are celebrating this festival of light in the Goulburn Valley, today, 11 November.
United Nations World day of Tolerance is observed annually on 16 November. The Ethnic Council of Shepparton and District in collaboration with Shepparton Interfaith Network will be presenting several events in obervance of World Day of Tolerance 2015.
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The Scanlon Foundation surveys, for the first time in Australian research, provide an annual measure of attitudes to immigration, cultural diversity and social cohesion.
The 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions in Salt Lake City commenced with the Women's Assembly. The Parliament of the World's Religions has produced a Declaration for the Dignity and Human Rights of Women. We bring you the declaration along with its preamble and introduction. Readers may sign the Declaration.
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The 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions in Salt Lake City has considered violence in all its forms, in all walks of life. The Parliament of the World's Religions has produced a Declaration War, Hate, Hate Speech and Violence. We bring you the declaration with its observations and call to action. Readers may sign the Declaration.
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Children and Teenagers from many cultures in Shepparton will take part in a Kids and Teens Fashion and Talent Show at St Paul’s African House, Poplar Ave, Shepparton on Saturday, 31 August from 3PM – 6PM.
Congo Week will be celebrated in Shepparton for the first time, next week. A week-long series of events at St Paul's Lutheran Church and African House includes documentary films, information sessions, discussions, music and prayers. All events are FREE and held at St Paul's African House at 54 Poplar Avenue, Shepparton.
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Countering violent extremism in Australia is a difficult task, fraught with political, cultural and religious sensitivities, exacerbated by social tensions and lack of understanding across various communities. One unintended consequence of the desire to secure our nation has been to heighten these tensions and divisions in many communities across Australia.