World’s Religions

The Parliament of the World’s Religions is to be held in Melbourne, Dec 3-9, 2009. Saltshakers said they are concerned at this sort of interfaith event as they tend to create a ‘level playing field’ for all religions. Christians who proclaim the uniqueness and superiority of Jesus Christ are sidelined as being intolerant or unloving. For more from Saltshakers: http://saltshakers.org.au/html/P/578/B/0

ACL National Conference

ACL National Conference, Canberra the date has changed and is now Nov 20-21, 2009. PM Kevin Rudd will be the keynote speaker. The Theme is: “Building a Nation of Character” with the subtheme: “the Best Interests of the Child” For info or to register: natoffice@acl.org.au

Kids Free 2B Kids

Kids Free 2B Kids is coming to Perth Nov 8, 2009, 12-4pm Riverside Theatre, Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre. Discussed by various experts at the Generation Next seminar will be internet and cyber safety, media and sexualisation, alcohol & Drugs, Parenting Tips & Traps, Sex and Teenagers. For more: http://www.gennextseminars.com/program.html

Saltshakers

Peter and Jenny Stokes from Saltshakers are visiting WA Oct 31-Nov 11, 2009. They will speak at the CDP Conference on Oct 31 and are available to speak at Churches and schools while in WA. There theme is, Being a Salt & Light to the World (Matt 5). If you have ideas on where they can speak or for more information contact Saltshakers on (03) 9800 2855 or email admin@saltshakers.org.au

ARPA,Liberal MP Rene Hidding

Liberal MP for Lyons and member of the Free Reformed Churches in Tasmania, Rene Hidding, will speak to the Association for Reformed Political Action in Perth Sept 21, 2009 on the topics of euthanasia, human rights and prostitution law. For info: apra@frca.org.au
For more on Hidding: http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/ha/Hidding/hidding.htm

CDP Seminar

The Christian Democratic Party is planning a series of political education seminars this year.
Sept 12: what is involved in effective campaigning and networking

Jesus All about Life

Churches are asked to take part in Jesus All about Life. The WA campaign is run from the end of September through to October 2009 and is part of an international campaign which aims to promote the Christian faith, to tell of Jesus across the entire WA State and to teach people what is contained in scripture. For info: Rick Birch, Project Officer, Phone: (08) 9479 6711, E: jaalwa@biblesocietywa.com.au http://www.jesusallaboutlife.com.au/History.aspx

John Howard speaks on Charter of Rights

John Howard will speak on the proposed Charter of Rights for Australia at the revived annual Menzies Lecture on Aug 26, 2009, 7.30pm at the Winthrop Hall, UWA. To reserve a spot events@wa.liberal.org.au .

ACL

The Australian Christian Lobby is seeking Church representatives to help keep their church informed. If you are interested in becoming a church rep, the ACL is holding a Church Rep training day on Aug 22, 9am-1pm@ City Church of Christ, 111 Stirling St, Northbridge. $10 for lunch and material. RSVP by Aug 14 to 9221 0655 or waoffice@acl.org.au
Covered will be an overview of the Australian political system, the ACL and issues facing the nation.

ARPA

Lawyer and member of the Free Reformed Church, Tim Houweling, will hold a talk on Human Rights on Aug 20, 2009. The event, organised by the Association for Reformed Political Action, will be held at the John Calvin Christian College Library, Robinhood Ave, Armadale @ 8pm. For more info: arpa@frca.org.au