Port Phillip Multifaith Network

The Port Phillip Multifaith Network comprises of representatives from a variety of religions and faith groups in the City of Port Phillip. The network meets on a bi-monthly basis and is concerned with promoting responses which deal with discrimination, social inequity, disadvantage and poverty.

Discover our Vision Statement (PDF 89 KB).

What does inter or multifaith mean?

Interfaith refers to cooperative and positive interaction between people of different religious traditions, at both the individual and broader level. Interfaith dialogue often involves promoting understanding between different religions to increase 'tolerance' towards others. The aim is to derive a common group belief that there are more similarities between faiths than differences.

Goals of the members

A stronger sense of true community acceptance, respect, diversity for all.

• Learning about each other's faiths, perspectives, and stories
• Opportunities for the community to express and participate in Interfaith experiences, such as celebrations, initiations and ritual
• Opportunities for people who may not see themselves as 'spiritual' to investigate that side of their lives - through festivals, classes, service projects, and collective worship
• Express the unity of local people of faith without diminishing the uniqueness of each tradition
• Nurture dialogue between people
• Creation of more connections
• Openness of heart, generosity of spirit, and inclusive of all differences

Resources

• Multifaith Calendar
• Centre of Melbourne Multifaith and others Network
• World Parliament of Religions
• Temple Beth Israel
• St. George's East St Kilda Uniting Church
• The Melbourne Hare Krishna Temple
• World Interfaith Harmony Week

Get in contact

For questions, more information and feedback, contact with the Diversity Officer:

Email: ewa.zysk@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 9209 6694