Interfaith Tasmania - Hobart: Faiths Respecting Refugees

"Faiths Respecting Refugees"

Religions for Peace Tasmania Branch 

When: Sunday 30 November 2.30 - 4.00 pm.  

Where:  University of Tasmania Multifaith Centre, 

TUU Building, Churchill Ave, Sandy Bay, Hobart

As part of Human Rights Week, this event will feature keynote speaker Fr Shammi Perera. Originally from Sri Lanka Fr. Shammi Perera is now the chaplain with responsibility for the pastoral care of migrants and refugees, based at St Mary's Cathedral, Hobart.

Fr Shammi Perera will speak about the treatment of strangers - including immigrants, asylum seekers and refugees, in faith traditions.  Time will also be spent sharing readings, prayers and meditations, for those forced to take refuge, including those who create and exacerbate conditions that force others to take refuge.

Interfaith Tasmania: Hobart Event: Mary meets Mohummad Film Screening

"This Documentary feature film follows the arrival of Tasmania’s first detention centre through the eyes of local Christian woman and knitting club member Mary and Muslim Afghan Hazara asylum seeker Mohammad, who is detained inside the centre – as they connect through the gift of a knitted beanie"  - Waratah Films

When: Thu 27th Nov – 7,00 pm for a 7.30 start.  Where: St Joseph’s Church. Cnr. Macquarie & Harrington Streets, Hobart. 

Hosted by the Passionist Community of Hobart Parish – Light refreshments provided. Q&A with filmmaker following the screening. Tickets $15 Adults, $10 Concession, children 16 and under free. Fundraiser for Senta Bilong Helpim, a physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre for handicapped children, run by the Passionists’ order in the Vanimo Diocese, Papua New Guinea. Enquiries: 0400969817, amoredellavita@hotmail.com Online ticket booking link:http://www.trybooking.com/GFQB   

For more information about the film http://marymeetsmohammad.com/wp/

Interfaith Tasmania: Article - Community Dinner Unites Faiths in Common Values:

Sister Liz Walker of Deloraine Ward made history on Friday 14 November by hosting the community's first interfaith dinner to celebrate International Tolerance Day (16 November). Over 60 people from around the Meander Valley representing a broad range of faiths gathered at the Deloraine Primary School hall dressed in religious or cultural attire and bringing dishes reflective of their culture.

The tone of the evening was set by a special video presentation on religious freedom. In the spirit of that video's message it was inspiring to see Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, Hindus and others sharing tables, breaking bread together and mingling in a spirit of friendship and mutual respect. Theological differences were set aside in favour of a celebration of common values ... Full article http://www.ldsdevonport.org.au/2014/11/community-dinner-unites-faiths-in.html?spref=fb  Written by: Devonport Australia Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain

Interfaith Tasmania - Hobart: Spiritual Solutions to Life's Challenges

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Interfaith Tasmania: Launceston - Praying for Peace

Interfaith Tasmania: Launceston - Prophets, Gurus, Masters, Saints,

Launceston Interfaith Friendship Circle presents

Prophets, Gurus, Masters, Saints - Part 2

- does anyone inspire you to a deeper sense of self?

Through the ages renowned and lesser known spiritual and religious guides and figureheads across all traditions, have inspired and nourished humanity toward

 a deeper state of consciousness, spiritual growth, evolution and well-being. 

This month we share our personal experiences and insights about specific 
teachings, scriptures or readings which have resonated and/or impacted our 
spiritual awareness, understanding and growth in some way.  
Please bring all such offerings with you.

When: Monday 17th November  1.00 - 2.30 pm 

Where: Ida Birchall Room, 36-38 Paterson St, Launceston

(room located on the left, at the front of the building, before the glass walk way)


About Us: the Launceston Interfaith Friendship Circle (LIFC) provides an inclusive space and gathering 
in which we foster and enhance respectful Interfaith/multi-faith connections by finding common ground. 
 Honoring and celebrating, diverse sacred expression and our common humanity, the LIFC focuses on
 'unity in diversity', by learning from and through each other, in mutual respect, openness and goodwill.  
The group holds monthly meetings to share insights about our diverse beliefs while learning
 about paths different from our own.  Guest speakers, monthly discussion topics, prayer, 
reflection and contemplation, sacred texts and literature from a range of beliefs and 
traditions facilitates this process.  Strictly no proselytising.