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.
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2020 Multifaith Calendar
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.
Click here to view 2020 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)
Update on guidelines and safety precautions - 9 July 2020
A return to Stay at Home restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire from 11:59pm on Wednesday 8 July 2020 have come into effect.
Community Safety Infrastructure Grants
Funding of up to $500,000 to improve community safety, security and confidence in public places. Types of projects that may be funded include security upgrades to places of worship.
Source: State Government of Victoria
Scanlon Foundation Research Institute: How has COVID-19 impacted your religious community?
The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute is building a picture of how religious communities have adapted to having their places of worship closed and the new regulations that will govern their activities once they reopen.
Source: The Scanlon Foundation Research Institute
Covid-19 Isolation Art Project: Manningham Interfaith Network
This art project shows the richness of diversity in the community and expresses the feelings of isolation felt in this pandemic period.
Source: Manningham Interfaith Network
Governing in a crisis: A case study of multifaith responses to COVID-19
Prof Kathy Laster, Director Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, leads a panel discussion on how faith-based communities are responding to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic now, and into the future.
Source: Sir Zelman Cowen Centre
Three in four Australians hold racial bias against Indigenous people, study finds
No matter their age, gender, job, religion, education level or income - the majority of people on average held an unconscious negative view.
Source: SBS
Hare Krishna cow retirement village provides five-star care and soothing serenades
Cows and bullocks are revered by Hare Krishnas and at their farm, New Govardhana, they even have a cow retirement village.
Source: ABC
Four young people of different faiths move into a home together, then a pandemic happens
Hadar Cohen, Ala’ Khan, Maya Mansour and Jonathan Simcosky arrived as strangers, ready to embark on a new interfaith journey.
Source: Religion News
Muslim Women Renew Calls For More Inclusive Programs As Mosques Reopen
As the coronavirus pandemic offers time to step back, Muslim Americans rethink how mosques can be more welcoming to women and adapt financially.
Source: Huffington Post
How to Feed Crowds in a Protest or Pandemic? The Sikhs Know
Their centuries-old faith tradition of nourishing anyone in need has found new energy and purpose in America’s turmoil.
Source: New York Times
Australia’s oldest operating synagogue approaching its 175th anniversary
Hobart Synagogue, the oldest Jewish place of worship still in use in Australia, is about to turn 175 – and a certain medical crisis hasn’t stopped the anniversary from being turned to good use.
Source: J-wire
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Upcoming Events
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Centenary of the Baha'i Faith in Australia: The Australian Baha'i Community
(July 24, 2020 19:30)
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Contemporary Art-Music and Spirituality: Council of Christians and Jews (Vic) Inc
(July 26, 2020 15:00)
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Tisha B'Av | Judaism
(July 30, 2020)
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Eid Al Adha | Islam
(July 31, 2020 00:00)
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Krishna Janmashtami | Hinduism
(August 11, 2020)
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Christianity
(August 15, 2020)
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Sep 30 - Oct 1 Rosh Hashanah * Judaism
(August 19, 2020 22:23)
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Hijra | Islam
(August 20, 2020)
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Ganesh Chaturthi | Hinduism
(August 22, 2020)
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United Nations International Day of Peace 2020
(September 21, 2020)
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Friday before AFL Grand Final (Public Holiday Victoria)
(September 26, 2020)
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Yom Kippur | Judaism
(September 28, 2020)
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Sukkot | Judaism
(October 03, 2020 22:32)
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Simchat Torah | Judaism
(October 11, 2020)
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Navaratri | Hinduism
(October 17, 2020 00:00)
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Birth of the Bab | Baha'i
(October 18, 2020)
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Birth of Baha'ullah | Baha'i
(October 19, 2020)
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Conferment of Guruship to Guru Granth Sahib | Sikhism
(October 20, 2020)
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Dussehra | Hinduism
(October 25, 2020)
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All Saints Day (Christianity)
(November 01, 2020)
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Melbourne Cup (Public Holiday Victoria)
(November 03, 2020)
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Diwali | Hinduism
(November 14, 2020)
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Bandi Chhor Divas (Diwali) | Sikhism
(November 14, 2020)
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Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (Sikhism)
(November 24, 2020)
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Advent (Christianity)
(November 29, 2020 00:00)
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Birth of Guru Nanak Dev Sahib Ji (Sikhism)
(November 30, 2020)
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Bodhi Day (Buddhism)
(December 08, 2020)
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International Human Rights Day
(December 10, 2020)
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Hanukkah (Judaism)
(December 11, 2020 00:00)
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Christmas Day (Public Holiday Victoria)
(December 25, 2020)
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Christmas (Christianity)
(December 25, 2020)
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Boxing Day (Public Holiday Victoria)
(December 28, 2020)
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