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Bendigo Interfaith Council

Locality: Bendigo, Victoria

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25.01.2022 Dear All Good People’s Please find Enclosed The Refugee Week Programs. Sunday June 14 to Saturday June 20, 2020 Celebrating the Year of Welcome - Online Please... click below the Link for more details of the Program... Have a happy Refugee week all #RefugeeWeek #YearOfWelcome Sunday 14th June @ 6.15pm-7.15pm On ‘Welcome’: Migration, First Nations and Refugee Communities What’s in a welcome? It’s a word we hear often in relation to Australia’s refugee movement but in the context of hostile refugee policy and unceded sovereignty, what meanings can it hold? The official launch of Refugee Week 2020. We’ll kick off the week-long celebration with a deep dive into the parallels and intersections between Indigenous and refugee rights, curated by director, creative producer and playwright Grace Edward and hosted by Shabnam Safa. Speakers from Australia’s First Nations and refugee communities will reflect on complex ideas of hospitality, community, diversity and tolerance through Australia’s past and present. Presented in partnership with Refugee Council of Australia. https://www.wheelercentre.com//on-welcome-migration-first- Sunday@ 10:00 am & @ 7:00 pm Online screening of The Staging Post Meet the refugees stuck in Indonesia and learn about their refugee-led education revolution. Each screening will include an introduction to the star of the film and a Q&A with the refugee community in Indonesia. To register or for more information email: [email protected] [email protected] Sunday @7pm Author Talk with Zac T Quinn Author of SANLUNDIA speak about his work with asylum seekers on Manus Island Zoom Meeting https://amnestyau.zoom.us/j/92260289745 Livestreamed to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/897789927363379/ Monday 15th June @6.15pm 7.16pm (Free) Words Without Borders: an evening of spoken word and poetry performed by members of Australia’s Refugee communities, in collaboration with The Wheeler Centre. People whose lives have been governed by borders often find solace in the freedom of artistic expression. Join us for an evening of poetry and spoken word, performed by members of Australia’s refugee communities. This special online event will showcase the talents and stories of brilliant poets from across the country. Hear from emerging and established artists, connecting from their homes to yours, as they share words of both freedom and exile. Hosted by Eritrean storyteller Manal Younus, with Lujayn Hourani, Hani Abdile, Flora Chol, Awale Ahmed & Marziya Mohammadi. https://www.wheelercentre.com//words-without-borders-an-ev Monday@ 10:00 am & @ 7:00 pm Online screening of The Staging Post Meet the refugees stuck in Indonesia and learn about their refugee-led education revolution. Each screening will include an introduction to the star of the film and a Q&A with the refugee community in Indonesia. To register or for more information email: [email protected] [email protected] Tuesday 16th June @ 7pm - 9:30pm (Free) Amnesty online event: In Conversation with Ali Discussing how people with refugee backgrounds are making our neighbourhoods that much brighter, especially during the past few months. RSVP here: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLScPKxA6AFsvK7hnEF/viewform Tuesday@ 10:00 am & @ 7:00 pm Online screening of The Staging Post Meet the refugees stuck in Indonesia and learn about their refugee-led education revolution. Each screening will include an introduction to the star of the film and a Q&A with the refugee community in Indonesia. To register or for more information email: [email protected] [email protected] Wednesday 17th June @ 12pm 2pm (Free) Voices from the front line: Refugee women and COVID-19 Forum Refugee and asylum-seeking women and leaders of frontline services share their experiences of life during the COVID-19 pandemic https://action.refugeecouncil.org.au/women_and_covid_19_for Wednesday @6pm 7pm (Free) Global storytelling night: in partnership with Refugee Week UK. Join four amazing people from around the world as they share their stories of 'welcome' and 'imagination', based on this year's themes. MC'ed by the awesome Mariam Issa https://action.refugeecouncil.org.au/global_storytelling_ni Wednesday@ 10:00 am & @ 7:00 pm Online screening of The Staging Post Meet the refugees stuck in Indonesia and learn about their refugee-led education revolution. Each screening will include an introduction to the star of the film and a Q&A with the refugee community in Indonesia. To register or for more information email: [email protected] [email protected] Thursday 18th June @1pm (Free) Foundations for Belonging Join ABC's Lydia Feng in conversation with Shanthi Robertson (Western Sydney University), Dor Achiek (Settlement Services International) and Shukufa Tahiri (Refugee Council of Australia) for this special Australia at Home event. Register: https://australiaathome.com.au/upcoming-conversations/ssi Thursday @4pm A live and in-depth conversation with three powerful advocates for refugees, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Cate Blanchett AC, Australia for UNHCR Special Representative Marta Dusseldorp and Western Sydney community leader Mayor Chagai. Supporting UNHCR Tickets $60: https://events.humanitix.com/world-refugee-day-live-with-ca Thursday@ 10:00 am & @ 7:00 pm Online film screening of The Staging Post Meet the refugees stuck in Indonesia and learn about their refugee-led education revolution. Each screening will include an introduction to the star of the film and a Q&A with the refugee community in Indonesia. To register or for more information email: [email protected] [email protected] Friday June 19th @ 7:30 - 9:30 pm Online film screening of FOR SAMA In partnership with the Human Rights Arts and Film Festival, we are delighted to bring this beautiful film right to your living rooms. Oscar-nominated and recipient of countless awards, FOR SAMA is both an intimate and epic journey into the female experience of war. A love letter from a young mother to her daughter, the film tells the story of Waad al-Kateab’s life through five years of the uprising in Aleppo, Syria as she falls in love, gets married and gives birth to Sama, all while cataclysmic conflict rises around her. Her camera captures incredible stories of loss, laughter and survival as Waad wrestles with an impossible choicewhether or not to flee the city to protect her daughter’s life, when leaving means abandoning the struggle for freedom for which she has already sacrificed so much. The film is the first feature documentary by Emmy award-winning filmmakers, Waad al-Kateab and Edward Watts. View trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsvBqtg2RM0 RSVP for ticketing details and link below https://action.refugeecouncil.org.au/for_sama_online_screen Friday@ 10:00 am & @ 7:00 pm Online screening of The Staging Post Meet the refugees stuck in Indonesia and learn about their refugee-led education revolution. Each screening will include an introduction to the star of the film and a Q&A with the refugee community in Indonesia. To register or for more information email: [email protected] [email protected] Saturday June 20th @ 1 - 2 pm (Free) ARAN - Online Forum on WORLD REFUGEE DAY Join this discussion with special guests including Craig Foster (Game Over campaign), Angela Fredericks (Back to Biloela campaigner) and former refugee Najeeba Wazefadost. Imagine a more welcoming Australia with us. Email for the zoom link [email protected] Saturday@ 10:00 am & @ 7:00 pm Online screening of The Staging Post Meet the refugees stuck in Indonesia and learn about their refugee-led education revolution. Each screening will include an introduction to the star of the film and a Q&A with the refugee community in Indonesia. To register or for more information email: [email protected] [email protected] Saturday @2 - 4pm (Free) Online Reading the Lives of Refugees Grandmothers for Refugees invite you to welcome refugees by hearing what they shared with Christine Cummins as told in her book, Dignity in a Teacup: True stories of courage and sacrifice from Christmas Island. Invite your family and friends to join you for Afternoon Tea, hear the stories and join the discussion afterwards with author Christine Cummins. When we welcome people into our homes, we usually offer tea. We sit together, get to know each other. Hosted by Grandmothers for Refugees https://www.grandmothersforrefugees.com/events To join this Zoom event: Click on this link. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6410570613 Meeting ID: 641 057 0613 Password: 998770 More information: Refugee Council Australia www.refugeecouncil.org.au/ Refugee Week www.refugeeweek.org.au/ Rural Australians for Refugees www.ruralaustraliansforrefugees.org.au/ Australian Refugee Action Network www.aran.net.au/

25.01.2022 Dear Good Peoples and Religious Leader, Plese see below Inquires from Pastoral Care at Bendigo Health offers a listening presence, emotional support, prayer and ritual and spiritual guidance. Volunteer chaplains/clergy can’t visit at present, unless for end of life ritual. Chaplains CAN make phone calls and offer telehealth (video) at www.bendigohealth.org.au/telehealth... A small team of hospital employed chaplains also do physical visits. Asking Is religion or spirituality important to you as you cope with your current situation? Or Would extra support by someone with a dedicated listening presence and emotional support help right now? can be the prompt for a referral sent to [email protected] or 5454 7688 (with patient permission)

24.01.2022 Dear All Good Peoples, Light in the Darkness - Time Out for a Suffering World Date: Monday, August 31st Time: 7pm... On the eve of Spring, an invitation from the Faith Communities of Victoria to be a light in the darkness. As the last light of the last day of winter fades, stand in your front garden and spend some time in silence, perhaps light a candle, to remember all those who have lost their lives to the Coronavirus or to violence. Share a thought for our front line healthcare workers who are risking their lives, and that of their families, to fight the virus outbreak. Then, as the first night of spring begins, look to the future with prayer and hope. Let us move from the cold and the dark into warmth and light together

23.01.2022 Preparation for Annual Dinner BIC (Bendigo Interfaith Council) 2021 Tonight. All set up Thanks Everyone who assists and supports

23.01.2022 The state of disaster in Victoria prompts a response to the people of Bendigo and district from the Bendigo Interfaith Council. We present to you prayers drawn from the different faith communities represented on our Interfaith Council. We hope that these prayers assist you in coping in our present circumstances whilst our places of worship are closed.

21.01.2022 Call City of Greater Bendigo COVID-19 helpline 5434 6237, seven days a week from 8.30am to 5pm, if you are in need or know someone in need.

20.01.2022 BIC Annual Dinner 2021, We would to say our really great appreciated to : - Our lovely COGB Mayor Jennifer Alden, Councilor Marg, Councillor Evan and COGB staff. - Our great MC Dr. Aisha Neelam - Guest speakers : Jeremy Jones (Director Of International and Community Affair for the Australia/Israel and Jewish affair council) ... - BIB - Margot Spalding - Bendigo health comm service- Kaye graves and staff - Karen Singer Lwe Pree (Pis Mu) - Dr Marthin Nanere from Latrobe Uni - LCMS Sonia Di Mezza & Committes - Multifaith leaders and People from Jewish, Christian, catholic, Hindu, Buddist, Bahai, Sigh and muslim Community. - Community Leaders - Catholic educationPaulDesmon - Latrobe Uni - Fiona Garrner & friends - Bendigo Catholic school - Catholic Care - Marist College - Catherine Mc Auley College - St Vincent de Paul - St john Of God. - Pastoral Care Karen Lunney - Great supporter and Local people from Bendigo We all should present life with LOVE! No matter your beliefs or religion, have respect and love for one another, set an example for the rest of the world. We are ALL one GOD help humans to love each other and live in peace make the world a paradise where there is no fear for all. Australian diversity is one of our strengths. We have so many different background, diversity , religions and my hope and prayer is that it becomes a source of pride, compassion, understanding each others so we can living in harmony Peace and respect. Harmony Supporters recognise that diversity is one of our strengths and support multiculturalism. Harmony Supporters use their profile and influence to promote community harmony in the wider community. They support for all faiths and the community multiculture Diversity as Well. Thank you everyone for your great support tonight see you on 6th Annual BIC dinner next year. BIC - Committees

19.01.2022 Dear All, Here is below the link VIDEO about Community Sharing Research Project By Astrid Notarangelo Please click below The Link : https://vimeo.com/447718346... "How can creative processes help us to connect, learn and grow in a fast changing, ever-expanding, culturally diverse nation (National Census, Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2016). This community-based project explores diverse religious beliefs in Bendigo through a dialogic group music process that comes from music therapy. Against a backdrop of community growth and change, individuals from diverse faith communities draw closer to each other in a respectful space where their lived experiences of religion, ritual and music can be explored. This project has been a collaboration between the Bendigo Interfaith Council and The University of Melbourne. The presentation is both a community sharing and a version of my PhD completion seminar in August 2020. Contact details provided at the end of the presentation. [Astrid Notarangelo, Graduate Researcher, Creative Arts and Music Therapy Research Units, The Melbourne Conservatorium of Music]."

19.01.2022 https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au//music-rowing-photog/

18.01.2022 https://www.sbs.com.au//australia-s-places-of-worship-reop Australia's places of worship reopen their doors as coronavirus restrictions ease

15.01.2022 Dear All Good People, JCMA Members and Friends, Understanding & Interpreting Sacred Texts’ Perspectives From The Three Abrahamic Faiths... Please Join us for an upcoming series of three Thursday evening sessions with each session focusing on one of the Abrahamic faith traditions. Our guest speakers will offer an approach to reading and interpreting their sacred texts followed by Q&A. The aim is to deepen our knowledge and appreciation of the Jewish, Christian and Muslim texts so we gain more of an understanding of the connection with people from the Abrahamic faiths and can engage more fully in dialogue with each other. Attached is a flyer for the event and speaker profiles. PROGRAM Session 1 Thurs 8th Oct, Jewish Tradition Rabbi Fred Morgan Session 2 Thurs 16th Oct, Christian Tradition Associate Prof Adam Cooper Session 3 Thurs 22nd Oct, Muslim Tradition Sheikh Alaa El Zokm Time: 7.00pm 8.30pm. Where: On line using Zoom with entry from 6.50 pm Cost: Free REGISTRATION All those who register will be emailed further details and Zoom link for the virtual event nearer the time of the event. For more details on our speakers click here: Speaker profiles We ask that all participants review the JCMA Principles of Dialogue by visiting this link: Principles of Dialogue We look forward to your participation. For further information contact Ginette on Mobile: 0400 211 221 or Email: [email protected]

14.01.2022 Hi Everyone, Please see below the link of Faith Communities Council of Victoria about how faith communities are managing in the pandemic. page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzaMAajFE04&feature=youtu.be

09.01.2022 The Bendigo Interfaith Council offers condolences to the community of the St Paul Coptic Church in Bendigo, whose church was significantly damaged by fire at the weekend. To its members, a church is more than just a building; it is a place of worship and of fellowship and community. At a time when their community life has already been severely disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic, we understand the increased sense of loss and grief that the St Paul Coptic family will be experi...encing and assure them of the caring support of their brothers and sisters of the interfaith community of Bendigo. We extend our sympathy to Father Moses, the priest serving the congregation at St Paul Orthodox Coptic Church Mons Frank Marriot Heri Febriyanto Chairman Vice Chairman https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au//devastated-but-dete/

08.01.2022 Dear Muslim Friends.. Eid Al-Adha Mubarak. StaySafe & StayHealth

08.01.2022 Bendigo Interfaith Council (BIC) Press Release about the current season and the impact of Covid-19 Stay Safe and Keep Healthy.

07.01.2022 Bendigo Interfaith Council wishes you and your family a very happy and prosperous Diwali. #HappyDiwali #bendigo #ThisIsBendigo

06.01.2022 Muslim frontline coronavirus workers getting through Ramadan fasting with support of colleagues https://www.abc.net.au//muslim-health-workers-ram/12197314

04.01.2022 VEGECAREIAN FESTIVAL 2020 For the first time ever, Vegecareian Festival 2020 is virtual! Tune in tomorrow, Saturday 21 November 2020, for an amazing line up of cooking demonstrations, virtual animal blessings, self-care activities and to celebrate vegetarian cuisine from around the world.... Check out the full program below. *Please note this program is completely virtual. While The Great Stupa is open and our usual tours are operating, no event activities will take place on site. The event will start at 11am tomorrow over at https://stupa.us1.list-manage.com/track/click the Vegecareian Festival 2020 Facebook.

02.01.2022 Wonderful to see the progress of Bendigo’s first mosque - a community space for all. Bendigo Islamic Community Centre https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au//bendigo-islamic-com/

02.01.2022 Dear all Good Peoples, We are pleased to announce the release of the twenty-first publication from Inner Light Books, Movings of Divine Love: The Love of God in the Letters of John Woolman by Drew Lawson. This book makes available many of the letters of John Woolman and offers Drew Lawson’s reflections on themes arising from Woolman’s letters in the light of Lawson’s own experience of the spiritual journey. The book investigates the following themes: the love of God, brokenn...ess, abandonment to God, being led through God’s love, crucifixion (paying the price of faithfulness), and resurrection. Woolman’s words describe the eternal in ordinary events and resonate across time. All of Woolman’s writings journal, pamphlets, and letters issued from a life lived deeply within the culture of the Religious Society of Friends in the eighteenth-century Atlantic colonies. This was a culture steeped in the Christian tradition, in Scripture, in a life lived within a faith community, and in a deep understanding of Quaker ways and what it meant to be a Quaker. Woolman was committed to the life of his faith community. He was immersed in the sacred texts of the Bible and in the young, one-hundred-year-old tradition of the Religious Society of Friends. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, Woolman helped give his inheritance new life and an original expression, and that is why his writings are still of great interest to Friends and the wider Christian community. Woolman’s letters raise questions on how we listen to a voice from the past, a voice steeped in the love of God. How do we interpret words written from the Silence? Drew Lawson is an experienced retreat leader, spiritual director, poet, and artist. He was trained in the art of spiritual direction at the Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth in Wernersville, Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Religious Society of Friends and the Catholic Church. He was the founding director of Daybreak, an ecumenical spiritual centre in Bendigo Please click below the link for more details http://www.innerlightbooks.com//william-shewen-counsel-chr

01.01.2022 The Editor, Bendigo Advertiser 25-08-2020 Dear Sir Monday is the Last Day of winter . It has been a tough winter for all Victorians this Covid year.... As the the last light of the last day of winter fades, stand in your front garden and spend some time in silence , ....perhaps light a candle , to remember all those who have lost their lives to the Coronavirus or to violence . Then as the first night of Spring begins , look to the future with prayer and hope Let us move from the cold and dark into the warmth and light together. If you so choose , wave a greeting of light to your neighbour , wish them peace and safety and return to your house alive in hope for the future . Bendigo Interfaith Council Mons Frank Marriott Heri Febriyanto Chair. Deputy Chair