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Boroondara Interfaith Network

Boroondara Interfaith Network . 2012 Planning Meeting . Purpose of this meeting . Reflect on our activities in 2011 Determine the four events for 2012 -13 . 2011 re-cap. Program of four annual events and one annual planning meeting

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Boroondara Interfaith Network

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  1. Boroondara Interfaith Network 2012 Planning Meeting

  2. Purpose of this meeting • Reflect on our activities in 2011 • Determine the four events for 2012 -13

  3. 2011 re-cap • Program of four annual events and one annual planning meeting • A focus on specific themes for each event as selected by members • Different planning groups and process for each event • Partnerships with organisations and communities across Boroondara • Diverse times, days and settings for events

  4. 2011 Actions and Outcomes • 56 new members joining the network contact list through events • Average 40 attendees at each event • 7 organisations as event partners/hosts • Different target audiences and attendees at each event in addition to regular members • Out-reach though mail out, publicity in the Progress Leader and Boroondara Bulletin • Launch and use of the Boroondara Interfaith Network Blog: boroondarainterfaith.wordpress.com • Network information • Event notices • Event reports, materials, sound files and photographs • Use of eventbrite for managing and promoting events

  5. Partnership with Boroondara Library Services Authors and writers from different faith traditions Rainbow serpent with Auntie Margaret Worn Evening weekday event Faith, Expression and Learning Gathering

  6. Partnership with GreenFaith Australia Hosted by Leo Baeck Centre for Progressive Judaism Presentations and panels on religion and environmental ethics Wurundjeri Smoking Ceremony by Bill Nicholson  Weekend afternoon Religion and Ecology Forum

  7. Partnership with Building Bridges Program and The Wellspring Centre Supported by Boroondara Youth Services Year 9-11 students from four schools Workshop sessions and discussion  on generational change issues Week day after school, early evening What is faith in my generation?

  8. Partnership with Swinburne University Chaplaincy, Multifaith Centre and Swinburne International Focus on service providers and experiences from faith communities Forum format Week day, daytime A different point of view

  9. Partnership with the Augustine Centre, Habitat Uniting Church Focus on local faith community performers Week day evening Harmony of Diversity Concert 2012

  10. Feedback and suggestions on process • Times and days of events • Artistic component (participatory art or music) • Religious or spiritual component • Host communities and locations • Information sharing and promotion

  11. Ideas for event themes 2012 – 13 • Three events for 2012, one event for early 2013 • JCMA Schools Program event: Amy Cullianan • Ideas from members: • Sacred Texts -- Another view of God ( how do they shape our lives & our world) • Responses to Poverty: Swinburne Institute of Social Research. • Silence! (and other meditation/ contemplative approaches) • We could explore the development and history of the interfaith dialogue movement • Comedy. Invite folk to share on humour in faith • The multifaith family and diversity in the home • Art exhibition • Round Table for religious leaders and professionals

  12. Logistics of upcoming events • Hosting communities, organisations or sites • Volunteers for planning teams • Preferences for time of year

  13. Thank you for your participation We hope to see you at the Harmony of Diversity Concert on 23 February

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