Shepparton and the Goulburn Valley is known as a successful destination for settlement and integration in the community. Marked by successive waves of settlement since the 1920’s, the region is a harmonious community of Greeks, Italians, Albanians, Turkish, Sudanese, Punjabi, Iraqi, Filipino and Congolese communities, to name a few. Shepparton has four mosques, a Sikh Temple, a growing Buddhist community as well as having a well-established Christian community. Multi-faith and cultural diversity operate seamlessly in Shepparton.

Program:

·         10:00-10:30—arrival and morning tea at St Brendan’s Church Hall, 121 Knight St, Shepparton

·         10:30—12:00

·         Ministry in a Multi-faith Society, Rev. Chris Parnell

·         Ignatian Mission in a Multi-faith Society, Mons. Peter Jeffrey

·         Question Time

·         12:00—2:00 Visit to Sikh Gurduara, and Lunch

·         2:00—2:30 Reflection and sharing, learning and challenges

·         2:30-3:00 Departing Liturgy

·         3:00 Afternoon Tea and Depart

 

Location: Mons. Peter Jeffrey Hall, 121 Knight St, Shepparton, 3630

More Information: Paul White, 0437 2902 950

RSVP by 15 May: Mary Wade 0408 468 583 or vic.exco@gmail.com

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In response to Christian Life Communities commitment to Care for Creation, the Bairnsdale group of the Victorian Christian Life Community have organised a special gathering in Traralgon on Saturday May 20th from 10.15am - 1pm to be followed by lunch.

It will be the first 'Big Day Out' organised by the Bairnsdale group and we are keen to give it our full support.

We are excited to introduce Sr. Anne Boyd from Earthsong as our guest speaker.

All details of the day including transport and venue are on the attached flyer.

All enquires can be made to Chris Power at chrispower46@yahoo.com (as cc'd) and of course we're here to help too at Vic EXCO.