Understanding the Three Abrahamic Faiths:
Finding non-violent solutions to all conflicts is an ongoing challenge for us all, but there are many leaders and models to emulate and draw strength from.
Dr Kate Dewes, 2008
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Our group was formed here in Dunedin in the aftermath of the events of September 11th 2001 out of spontaneous expressions of solidarity and goodwill between leaders of our three faiths, the police and the Dunedin City Council. We exist to express a common heritage and concern, as people of faith in Dunedin.
Judaism, Christianity and Islam are all Abrahamic faiths. All three can trace their faith back to Abraham. Ordinary people from all three faiths share a deep desire for peace and justice. We seek to encourage and model friendship and respect for each other.
To become a member/supporter of the Dunedin Abrahamic Interfaith please e-mail your name, contact e-mail address, and phone number to our secretary Mrs Mai Tamimi via dunedin_interfaith@yahoo.co.nz
As a supporter you will receive e mail notifications of our activities and events.
We welcome donations which are used to fund guest lecturers, educational programmes and various events throughout the year. Donations can be sent to our Treasurer, Mrs Fliss Butcher, c/- University Chaplaincy, Box 1436, Dunedin. (Cheques can be made out to the Dunedin Abrahamic Interfaith Group).
"Spiritual Identity in a Secular Society"
Saturday 18th February to Sunday 19th February 2012
Campus of Church College, Temple View, Hamilton
The 9th Annual National Interfaith Forum, which includes the annual National Youth and Women's Fora, as well as the first ever National Men's Interfaith Forum, will be held in Hamilton at Church College, Temple View, on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th February 2012. The Church College facilities in Temple View (just a few minutes outside Hamilton, in the lovely Waikato countryside) are most generously being provided by the LDS Church. Accommodation on site is also available at low cost. The 2012 Forums are being hosted by the Waikato Interfaith Council (WIFCO).
See here for more information and a registration form.