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Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Festival 2012

On June 3rd 2012, faith traditions came together in the spirit of peace to celebrate at the Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Festival. This year's theme was 'The Wisdom of Indigenous Faiths' and focused on how indigenous cultures have a lot to teach us about sharing, sustainability, and our spiritual relationship to Mother Earth. Activities included a number of Indigenous Art & Film Exhibitions, and workshops such as 'Whale Dreaming Story Telling', 'Conversation on Dreaming', 'Boomerang Painting', 'Semah Spiritual Dancing', 'African Drumming and Dancing' and 'Laughter Yoga'. Festival concluded with an 'Multifaith Concert' with performances from Aboriginal, Maroi, Tongan, West Papuan, Apache, Anatolian and Nagaland indigenous traditions.

Listening to the Land: Cape Schanck
On Saturday 17th July 2010, twenty five people from different faith/religious backgrounds came together at Cape Schanck (Tuornangho) for the second 'Listening to the Land' programme. The day included an introductory talk, a guided walk with an Aboriginal elder, a didjiridoo meditation, and a beautiful vegetarian lunch.
Listening to the Land: Arthurs Seat

On Saturday 10th April 2010, forty people from different faith/religious backgrounds came together at Arthur's Seat (Wonga) for the inaugural 'Listening to the Land' programme. The day included an introductory talk, a walking meditation, a reflection, a sacred space ritual and a beautiful vegetarian lunch

Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Festival - 2009

On November 22nd 2009, faith traditions came together in the spirit of peace to celebrate at the Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Festival. The festival, held at the Peninsula Community Theatre in Mornington, allowed individuals and groups to learn more about each others beliefs and practices. In particular, traditions demonstrated different aspects of their faith through music, dance, art, food, workshops and talks.

Art & Spirituality Exhibition
On Sunday 22nd of November 2009, the Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network exhibited 42 paintings at the Peninsula Community Theatre in Mornington. These works, were entered under the theme 'Spirituality: What It Means To Me' highlighting the diverse ways individuals express the theme of ‘Spirituality’. Prizes were given out for different categories (primary school, secondary school, adult/professional and people's choice), judged by a panel of professional artists.
Spirituality Talk: Nick Allen
On Sunday 16th August 2009, 70 people gathered at the Continental Hotel in Sorrento to hear Nick Allen, a clinical phychologist, give a talk on 'Understanding Depression: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment'.
Spirituality Talk: Women & Spirituality
On Tuesday the 19th of May, Year 6 students from Toorak College and the Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Network hosted an evening where stories of 'Women and Spirituality' were shared. Over 80 people attended the event. Five women were invited to share their stories of faith, representing Buddhism (Girija), Hinduism (Devi Ma), Islam (Inaz Janif), Brahma Kumaris (Jacqueline Russell) and Christianity (Jenni Georgiadis).
Spirituality Talk: Robina Courtin
On Sunday 3rd May 2009, 145 people gathered at the Continental Hotel in Sorrento to hear the Venerable Robina Courtin (Tibetan Buddhist Nun) give a talk on 'Freeing the Mind from Depression & Fear'.
Toorak College: Tour to Places of Worship
On Tuesday March 20th 2009, Year 6 students from Toorak College along with teachers and chaplain visited four places of worship: Shiva Yoga Ashram in Mt Eliza, Emir Sultan Turkish Mosque in Dandenong, Dhammasarana Sri Lankan Buddhist temple in Keysborough and the Brahma Kumaris Retreat Centre in Baxter.
Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Festival - 2008

On November 22 & 23rd 2008, faith traditions came together in the spirit of peace to celebrate at the Mornington Peninsula Interfaith Festival in Rye. The festival, held in Rye, allowed individuals and groups to learn more about each others beliefs and practices. In particular, traditions demonstrated different aspects of their faith through music, dance, art, food, workshops and talks. Over 2,000 people attended the two day festival.

 
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