This event was an evening of dialogue, connection, and exploration, jointly hosted by the Wellington Abrahamic Council and the Pearl of the Islands Foundation.
We recorded audio of the event, which you can download, or listen to here:
| What | New Beginnings, New Hope: Faith responses in a changing world |
| When | Wednesday 22 October, 6 – 8:30pm |
| Where | Toitu Poneke / thehub 49 Kilbirnie Crescent, Wellington A light supper will be provided. |
| MC | Adem Soylemez |
| Moderator | Rito Triumbarto |
| Speakers | |
| Marc Daalder (Jewish) Journalist | |
| Christine Philipo (Christian) Teacher, Bishop Viard College | |
| Dr Mahsheed Ansari (Muslim) Senior Lecturer in Islamic Studies, Charles Sturt University, Sydney |
Each of our Abrahamic religions draw on a rich tradition of our prophets embarking on new beginnings, with each religion also having seasons of reflection and renewal as part of our annual cycles. We’ll discuss grief, loss, forgiveness, and hope. In a world facing crises like war, climate change, and social division, we’ll explore how our three religions can come together to support healing, unity, and resilient communities.
Come along to this event if you would like a good dose of spiritual optimism, and inspiration for how we can all work together to help repair our damaged world.
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