Faith Communities Council of Victoria: Promoting a Harmonious Victoria

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Welcome to FCCV

Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. FCCV was created to contribute to the harmony of the Victorian community by promoting positive relations between people of different faiths and greater public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, customs and practices of Victoria's diverse faith traditions.

2018-19 Multifaith Calendar

logomfcalendar The following are major holy days and festivals for Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. Whilst this list is not exhaustive it is comprehensive to represent each of the religions in good faith.

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Muslim Australians found to suffer the 'most disturbing' experiences in public among all faiths

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A four-year study into faith communities in Australia and the UK has found Muslims experience acts of violence on an individual basis like no other religious adherents, leading to calls for better early education in religious awareness.

Source: ABC

After Christchurch and the Sri Lanka bombings, Muslim women embrace Ramadan

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Sabilla Kirnab has looked forward to Ramadan every year of her childhood, but this year, a new feeling crept in.

Source: ABC

Serving up goodwill

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Peace, love and unity were on the menu at an Iftar dinner held at Ivanhoe Uniting Church on 18 May. The event, jointly staged by the Victorian Council of Churches and Islamic Council of Victoria, invited Christians and Muslims to share more than just a meal.

Source: Crosslight

What is the Uluru Statement from the Heart?

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The Uluru Statement from the Heart outlines the path forward for recognising Indigenous Australians in the nation's constitution.

Source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Listening to the Statement of the Heart

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Nine religious and spiritual leaders, stopped and listened to the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, in hope for reconciliation, and healing our nation's broken heart.

Source: Interfaith Centre of Melbourne

Christian leaders challenge major parties on commitment to religious freedom

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Christian leaders have written to Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to demand they protect religious beliefs as the future of controversial rugby star Israel Folau fuels debate over freedom of speech as an election issue.

Source: Sydney Morning Herald

From eco activists to anarchist allies, Quakers are redefining what it means to be Christian

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What do Cadbury, Clarks Shoes and Greenpeace have in common? They were all founded by Quakers.

Source: ABC

Canberra set to recognise animals as 'sentient beings' that are able to feel and perceive in Australian first

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Pet owners who keep their dogs locked up and do not allow them to exercise for longer than one day could face a fine of up to $4,000 under sweeping changes that enshrine animal feelings into ACT law.

Source: ABC

Christian persecution 'at near genocide levels'

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The persecution of Christians in parts of the world is at near "genocide" levels, according to a report ordered by Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt.

Source: BBC

Pope Francis orders bishops to report sex abuse, allows direct complaints to Vatican

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Pope Francis introduced sweeping changes in Catholic Church law on Thursday local time to hold bishops accountable for sexual abuse or covering it up, making reporting obligatory for clerics and allowing anyone to complain directly to the Vatican if needed.

Source: ABC