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Upcoming events around the country
 | | | University of Auckland, class no.38284 | 6/09/2010 6:30 p.m. | 6/09/2010 9:00 p.m. | The symposium, Reflections on the Holocaust, will consider the Holocaust or Shoah from Christian, Jewish and Muslim perspectives.
It will discuss such questions as: How does the Holocaust have meaning for us today? Does the Holocaust challenge belief in a loving God? How do we acknowledge the suffering of Holocaust victims? What is the ongoing impact of the Holocaust today?
There will also be an opportunity for questions and discussion at the end of the seminar, which will be facilitated by John Bishop, Professor of Philosophy at The University of Auckland.
Date: Monday 6 September
Time: 6.30pm - 9.00pm
Venue: University of Auckland, class no.38284.
For more details please visit the University of Auckland website or call 0800 864 266
| | | | Turnbull House, 11 Bowen Street, Wellington | 12/09/2010 12:00 p.m. | 12/09/2010 1:30 p.m. | A lecture by Professor Kevin P. Clements, 2010 Quaker Lecturer from the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Otago.
This lecture argues that individuals and groups need to learn how to honour and respect " Others" in a more intentional and deliberate way if they wish to build stable, peaceful and harmonious relationships . Drawing on the wisdom of Martin Buber, Albert Schweitzer and Emmanuel Levinas, Kevin Clements suggests that we need to pay more attention to the wisdom of love rather than the love of wisdom. Only by doing this will we develop a relational ethic for non-violence, care of others and the development of trustworthy relationships, particularly between Maori and Pakeha. He suggests a range of different ways Maori and Pakeha need to “attend” to each other , if New Zealand is to remain peaceful into the 21st century. | | | | Wellington | 23/09/2010 9:00 a.m. | 23/09/2010 4:00 p.m. | Traditionally many people in NZ come from a Christian background this is an opportunity to meet people from other faith communities and visit their places of worship.
During the day you will:
- Visit a local Hindu Temple, Muslim Mosque, Buddhist Temple, and Jewish Synagogue and experience their
community first hand
- Enjoy a vegetarian lunch & morn/after teas from various traditions
This is your chance to learn more about:
- Learn more about your wider community
- Beliefs of major world religions including Hindu, Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist
- The high holidays and festivals that these communities celebrate
- The cultural diversity of various faith communities in Wellington
Who should attend?
- Anyone who is genuinely interested in engaging and learning about their wider community
- People who respect other peoples’ faith and beliefs and cultivate a sense of understanding and enquiry
This is an opportunity for people from Government Departments, Educators, Community organisations, and Health Care professionals to learn about various Faith communities in the Wellington area.
This programme was run twice earlier in the year in February and May with great feedback. It was featured on Radio NZ Spectrum:
| | | | Between the Hutt Hospital main entrance and the bus-stop on High St opposite Harley Grove, Lower Hutt | 26/09/2010 1:30 p.m. | 26/09/2010 3:30 p.m. | The Frederic and Margaret Wallis Labyrinth Committee invite members of all faith communities to an interfaith exploration of the labyrinth meditative walkway at Hutt Hospital on the afternoon of Sunday 26 September.
A labyrinth is a meandering pathway walked around concentric circles for meditation, prayer or relaxation. It is not a maze – one walks a single pathway into the centre of the circle and the same pathway out. One can’t get lost.
Labyrinths of various patterns have been known for at least 3500 years, and emerged through a number of different cultures. They have been adopted as a spiritual tool by many faiths including Judaism, Buddhism and Christianity. A labyrinth becomes a sacred space through intention and use.
A labyrinth also symbolises our journey through life – walking it can lead to insights about our relationship to God and others. It can be walked with a completely open mind, or one can bring to it a mantra, a prayer, a song, a special word, or a particular problem that one may be wrestling with.
The labyrinth circle also symbolises unity and wholeness – in God, creation and the universe. As such, our Committee feel it would be particularly conducive to an interfaith exploration.
The Frederic and Margaret Wallis Labyrinth was originally installed in the grounds of the former Frederic Wallis retreat centre, and relocated to the present hospital site in 2007.
While the labyrinth is available for walking and use at any time, the Labyrinth Committee organise four special days each year to raise awareness of the labyrinth and its potential for use by different groups and interests. On Sunday 26 September, we would like to focus on its potential for use by people of faith. With that in mind, we invite you on that day from 1.30-3.30pm to experience and explore the labyrinth from your particular faith background. Members of the Committee will be on hand to explain and introduce the labyrinth to people, and refreshments (koha) will also be available at the nearby Hospital Chapel.
At this stage, part of the afternoon is intended to feature Taize-style chant led by Fr Chris Skinner of St Mary of the Angel’s Catholic Church. Taize chant springs from an ecumenical community in France. You are also welcome to provide prayer or chant from your own faith tradition.
Should you wish to visit the labyrinth beforehand, or explore other ways we could celebrate this day, please contact either Merran Fleming (04 972 3720) or Martin de Jong (04 568 6202 email: marmac@paradise.net.nz). The labyrinth is located between the main hospital entrance and the bus-stop on High St opposite Harley Grove. More details on the labyrinth are available at www.labyrinth.org.nz, including a map link. | | | | National | 17/10/2010 12:00 a.m. | 24/10/2010 11:59 p.m. | The Week of Prayer for World Peace is an opportunity for people of all faiths to pray in their own gatherings or with people of other faiths for world peace. A leaflet is produced by with readings and prayers for each day in the week, and the organising committee encourages interfaith prayer gatherings. For more information or to order leaflets please contact Paddy Payne (e: paddyp@intergen.co.nz, w: 04-472-2021, m: 021-505-215). The prices are: 100 for $35; 50 for $20; 20 for $10; 10 for $6; 1 for $1.20 (all prices include postage and packing). Here is a copy of the flier and order form: http://www.interfaith.org.nz/PDFs/WPWP%20flier%202010.pdf A copy of the 2009 leaflet (which is A3 trimmed at top and bottom and then folded with 2 folds) is available here: http://www.interfaith.org.nz/PDFs/Week%20of%20Prayer_2009.pdf |  | | | national | 21/03/2011 1:00 a.m. | 21/03/2011 1:00 a.m. | Race Relations Day in New Zealand marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Activitities are organised throughout the country by ethnic groups, local councils, workplaces, schools, faith communities and media. Many multi-ethnic festivals and faith community activities take place on the preceding weekend 18-19 March. Resources (including posters) and information are available through www.hrc.co.nz. The theme for 2006 is Aotearoa New Zealand, Turangawaewae, Our Home. | | | | national | 21/03/2012 1:00 a.m. | 21/03/2012 1:00 a.m. | Race Relations Day in New Zealand marks the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Activitities are organised throughout the country by ethnic groups, local councils, workplaces, schools, faith communities and media. Many multi-ethnic festivals and faith community activities take place on the preceding weekend 18-19 March. Resources (including posters) and information are available through www.hrc.co.nz. The theme for 2006 is Aotearoa New Zealand, Turangawaewae, Our Home. |
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