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AIS Newsletter June 2008 |
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Editorial
The first of the 2008 AIS study tour to Turkey was a great success. "The AIS Study Tour of Turkey far exceeded our expectations", said one of the participants. The tour participants stated that each day had provided a new highlight. The honor of being at Gallipoli on ANZAC Day, coupled with the kindness, respect and warmth of the Turkish people had created an emotional experience for the Australian travelers. The depth of thinking, passion and commitment to the Gulen Movement by so many people, was noticed by all of the tour participants. This year, there are two more study tours, first one scheduled for 24 June "Travel to Timeless Cities", followed by the 6 October tour titled, "In the Footsteps of St Paul". For further info please click the following link: Study Tours April Gallery |
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Glimpses of Turkey part II
Part II of glimpses of Turkey took
place on Tuesday the 10th of June 2008. During the program, the
previous participants used an overhead projector with their own
collection of slides and videos of the tour explaining their
experiences. Their common unforgettable experiences were the Anzac
Services at Gallipoli, historical places and Mosques of Istanbul,
the hospitality of the people and the food. Those who had signed up
for the upcoming tours were already excited about the trip. The
first group is due to leave for Turkey on Monday the 21st of April. |
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Interfaith Youth Pilgrimage On Sunday 13 July 2008, youth from different religions will walk to Federation Square in Melbourne. Each Religious tradition will meet at different locations in the city, then walk towards the meeting point, representing an interfaith pilgrimage. The theme of the pilgrimage is "Journeying to one another...for the sake of Peace". The Interfaith Youth Pilgrimage is part of "World Youth Day" celebrations. The program will conclude with Indigenous "Welcome to the Land" and Peace Ceremony at Federation Square. |
 "Days in the Diocese" Click for more
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Mosque Open Day
Once again, AIS invites
Melbournians to take the opportunity to understand Islam through
direct encounter with a Mosque and an information session designed
to clarify many issues including certain misconceptions regarding
Islam. The Mosque Open Day event is organized in a way that during
the second half of the program, visitors are split into smaller
groups in which they get the chance to ask questions. |
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