The Seventh National Interfaith Forum will be held in Christchurch on 26-28 February 2010 in Christchurch with the theme "Keeping Faith in the Modern World".
“We are expecting representatives of over 15 faith groups to attend,” said Dr. Ron McIntyre, President of the Christchurch Interfaith Council which is hosting the event. Workshops will include how faith communities can contribute to safer cities, religious education in New Zealand and how various faith communities approach ecological issues. “Faith communities have a role to play in seeking solutions to the problems of the modern world. It starts with talking to each other,” said Dr McIntrye.
The conference features invited international speakers Dr Jonathan Inkpin and Imam Afroz Ali, both from Australia.
6pm Welcome/Powhiri
Reports and introductions
7.30pm Dinner
Saturday 9.30am Gathering service
Opening keynote address: Afroz Ali
12.00 Lunch
1.00pm Workshops
Keeping your faith in the modern world
Faith and Safer Cities
Religious Education in New Zealand
Faith Communities and Conservation
Seeing the Best in Each other
2.30 Afternoon tea
3.00 Workshops – Report back.
4.30 Free time (options available)
7.00pm Gala Dinner
Speaker Rev. Jonathon Inkpin
Sunday 10.00am Interfaith Service
12.00 Lunch
1.00pm Forum Closing