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Interfaith Forum – in the Spirit of Harmony

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Come along and hear about the commonalities between Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and the Baha’i Faith in the spirit of Harmony. This forum promotes respectful intercultural relationships and social cohesion, by raising awareness about what diverse faiths have in common, as well as some unique difference. The event promotes positive messages about intercultural and interfaith communication and collaboration.

Welcome to Country: Rosemary Wanganeen

Emcee: Mayor Hanna

Wednesday 23 March, 7pm–8.30pm

Marion Cultural Centre – Domain Theatre

287 Diagonal Road, OAKLANDS PARK

T 8375 6855 FREE! Bookings Essential

BOOKINGS: www.marion.sa.gov.au/interfaith-forum

Stan Grant – 2022 Wilks Oration

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If you missed Stan Grant’s amazing address – “The Politics of Identity” – or if you just want to view it again, here’s our video recording of the event. Beautiful music from Vonda Last as well.
Go to the ELC website https://effectiveliving.ucasa.org.au select ‘Resources’ and then ‘Videos’ from the drop down menu.
We encourage you to get the word out to your friends and acquaintances – this is an important “message for our times”.

The video is available to you free of charge, but we invite you to make a donation to the ongoing work of the ELC in providing great programs to the community. https://events.humanitix.com/elc-donations-de267owo

Beyond Belief – Journeying at Blackwood UC

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Beyond Belief
Sunday 21st Nov 2021
An Atheist, a Buddhist and a Christian walk
into a bar…ahh, I mean…walk into a
church…and onto a panel!
What happens next?
I’m afraid you’ll simply have to be there to
find out!

We live in a world…
…in which reality has been shredded into
opposing, mutually incompatible belief
systems.
…in which alternative worldviews and
alternative facts abound.
How can we, as individuals, as communities,
as a world, regain the experience of a shared
reality?
How can we move beyond mere belief, to that
unifying “something” which transcends
belief?

Explore a different expression of Spirituality in a relaxed atmosphere
Beginning at 5.00pm with wine & cheese
Hosted by the Blackwood Uniting Church Community
266 Main Rd, Blackwood S.A.
Phone: 08 82787699
Email: office@blackwooduc.org.au
http://www.blackwooduc.org.au

Finding Progressive Friends

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One of the great challenges for the UCFORUM has been how to respond effectively to the many people who request information about progressive congregations and individuals in their area. Some would like to join a church where diversity, inclusivity and exploration are practiced. Others are looking for intellectual challenge in the teaching and activities of a congregation. Many are just looking for other individuals like themselves who think outside the box, or cannot abide literal, non-critical interpretations of scripture. Often people in the latter group don’t want to associate with a church because of their experiences. They just want to join a small group of people that can encourage each other in their life journey. There is obviously a significant number of people looking for progressive friends.

https://ucforum.unitingchurch.org.au/?p=4009

Journeying Series – Blackwood UC

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The Journeying Series has been running at Blackwood UC for several years and seeks to broaden faith and spirituality beyond its often narrow confines. Events such as the spirituality of sustainability, indigenous spirituality, and spirituality in art and music. The next one is Journeying through Science and Wonder, and the final one, with a group of 3 panellists, is on journeying “Beyond Belief.”

Each session begins at 5pm with wine and cheese

Science and Wonder 5-7pm, Sunday 19th September

A journey into the wonders of existence. A journey into the wonders of life. A journey of discovery in which science reveals new ways of looking at such spiritual concepts as meaning and purpose, “soul,” and even human destiny.

Beyond Belief 5-7pm, Sunday 21st November

We live in a world…in which reality has been shredded into opposing, mutually incompatible belief systems, in which alternative worldviews and alternative facts abound. How can we, as individuals, as communities, as a world, regain the experience of a shared reality? How can we move beyond mere belief, to that unifying “something” which transcends belief?