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Faith Perspectives on Death & Dying - public forum Tuesday 10th September, 2019

4/10/2019

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The Knox Interfaith Network held a public forum on Faith Perspectives on Death and Dying at the Knox Council offices on Tuesday 10th September. Sponsorship was also provided through grant funding from the Victorian Multicultural Commission.

Introductory presentations were given by Nora Fernandes, Community Engagement and Capacity Building Manager at Palliative Care Victoria and Maureen McConnell, Networker for the Community Houses Association of the Outer Eastern Suburbs. For the remainder of the evening, attendees moved from table to table for interactive discussions in a faith “speed dating” format. At the four tables, various faith perspectives were discussed - Muslim (represented by ISOMER), Hindu (represented by Sri Vakranthunda Vinayagar temple), Buddhist (represented by the Pure Land Learning Centre and Christian (represented by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
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Shameela Essop. President of Knox Interfaith Network, said, “The death of a loved one is always distressful, but having the support of family, friends and the community makes a huge difference, particularly when they are understanding and respectful of your faith and traditions." 
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Upcoming event: Faith Perspectives on Death & Dying with speed dating Q&A format. Tuesday 10th Sep 6-8.30pm

4/9/2019

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Interfaith tour June 2019

19/8/2019

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This tour visited the Wantirna Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple in Boronia and concluded with a visit to the St Mina & St Marina Coptic Orthodox Church in Hallam where Mark Herrman from the Knox Interfaith Network presented Father Abanoub with a framed Golden Rule poster in appreciation of his community providing the bus and driver (Raouf) for the majority of our tours. 

With thanks to the Victorian Multicultural Commission and Knox City Council, we have now exhausted the grant funding for our interfaith tour program. The Network is likely to pursue further funding, but for the time being there will be no tours conducted. We appreciate the generosity of all the places of worship visited over the past 2½ years, as well as the many tour participants we have tried to educate about other faiths, beliefs and traditions in our rich multicultural community.
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Interfaith tour April 2019

16/5/2019

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April's interfaith tour visited the Sant Nirankari Mission in Rowville, kindly hosted by Rev Sukhdev Singh Ji who is in charge of North India Sant Nirankari Mission. We had a veritable feast, which was amazing, but threw our timings for the afternoon out the window! 
The Sant Nirankari Mission ideology is to know God, with a God realisation leading to self-realisation. God is in everyone and we are all one. Oneness: heal, enrich, empower.

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Statement of Support for Christian Communities and Others Impacted by attacks in Sri Lanka

24/4/2019

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​Our prayers are with all victims of the tragic attacks on Christian worshippers and hotel guests in Colombo, Sri Lanka, including family, friends and community, as well as those injured and traumatised. 

The events on Easter Sunday have again shocked us and we condemn all forms of religious and racial violence. The senseless killing of innocent people confounds us, yet strengthens our resolve to better encourage understanding, social cohesion and friendship in religious and multicultural spheres. The Knox Interfaith Network continues to serve to learn, discuss and appreciate the various faiths in our community.
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Interfaith tour Feb 2019

11/4/2019

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Our interfaith tour in February 2019 was able to visit and be generously hosted by the Islamic Society of Melbourne Eastern Region (ISOMER), the Sri Vakrathunda Vinayagar Hindu Temple and the Janssen Spirituality Centre. 
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Statement of Support for Muslim Communities and Others Impacted by Christchurch Shootings

22/3/2019

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In the spirit of inclusive community, we reach out at this deeply sad time and offer our sympathies to our Muslim friends and neighbours. We extend our prayers to all victims of the tragedy in Christchurch, including family, friends and community, as well as to those injured and traumatised.

In line with Knox City Council's work in the multicultural sphere – breaking down barriers, denouncing racial or religious violence and welcoming all those who call Knox home – the Knox Interfaith Network serves to learn, discuss and appreciate the various faiths in our community. We support all efforts to encourage understanding, social cohesion and friendship. 
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Tour to Places of Worship | Knox Seniors Festival

16/10/2018

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Date: Tuesday 16 October 2018     Time: 10am to 2pm
Pick-up point: Knox Civic Centre, 511 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South VIC 3152

Learn about other faiths. Discuss beliefs and traditions. Appreciate the diverse faiths that make up our community. Through knowledge, understanding and respect, we can strengthen and build on the rich heritage everyone brings to our community.

Cost: $5 per person |  Includes tour , transportation, morning tea and a light luncheon.  Strictly limited seats. Bookings essential.
Bookings: 03 9557 6713 | tsa@templesociety.org.au


This event is supported by Knox City Council, Victorian Multicultural Commission and the State Government of Victoria.
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Together we Can Symposium

10/10/2018

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Date: Wednesday 10 October 2018      Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm (registration at 6pm)
Location: Mulgrave Community Centre, 355 Wellington Road, Mulgrave (Free car parking onsite)
An invitation to an interfaith gathering to explore how to complement each other's strengths in promoting understanding and respect among different faiths and beliefs including non­ belief. Questions and suggestions from the public are welcome.
Light refreshments provided.     Free event | Limited seating
Bookings essential: www.eventbrite.com.au/o/monash-interfaith-gathering-17835927608
This event is organised by Monash Interfaith Gathering together with Maroondah Interfaith Network, Kingston Interfaith Network, Manningham Interfaith Network, Knox Interfaith Network and Whitehorse Interfaith Network. Proudly supported by Monash City Council.

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Respecting Elders - Forum for  Faith  Communities

25/9/2018

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Date: Tuesday 25th September   Time: 6.30 - 8.30 PM
Location:  Room 2 Knox City Council 511 Burwood Hwy Wantirna South
Presentations followed by panel  Q&A session with representatives  from:
  • Eastern Community Legal Centre
  • Victoria Police
  • Sheriff's Office
  • FMC Mediation
  • Centrelink
  • Carers Victoria
  • Knox Active Ageing, and
  • Members from the Banking and  Finance Sector
Registration: eclcmot.eventbrite.com.au
Light refreshments provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements or if you need an intepreter service for the session.

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