Walking Together: Interfaith Consultation (Guildford) - Synod of the Diocese of Parramatta

The Bishop of Parramatta has invited all in the diocese to engage with one another about becoming a more synodal church through consultations of listening, dialogue and discernment. To be synodal is to walk together as a people of God and the whole of humanity, guided by the Holy Spirit.

In response to his invitation, the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations and the Interfaith Commission Diocese of Parramatta are co-hosting a series of consultations on how we are called to walk together with believers from other religions. This will include listening to leaders from the Hindu and Islamic traditions who will share their perspectives on interfaith. 

Please join our interfaith consultation for the Synod of the Diocese of Parramatta. 

Light refreshments available from 6.30pm.

Your speakers:
Rev Dr Patrick McInerney: Fr Patrick is a Columban missionary priest. He was assigned to Pakistan for more than 20 years. He has a Licence from the Pontifical Institute for the Study of Arabic and Islamics in Rome (1986), a MTheol from the Melbourne College of Divinity (2003) and a PhD from the Australian Catholic University (2009). Currently, Fr Patrick is the Director of the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations in Blacktown and give talks to a wide variety of audiences. 
Pandit Jatinkumar Bhatt: Pdt Jatinkumar has been a full-time priest of Sri Mandir temple since 2004. He is one of the most respected and recognised priests in the Hindu community, thanks to his extensive knowledge, patience, and performance of rituals and prayers. Pdt Jatinkumar is also very active in the community, teaching Hindu philosophy and devotion towards God and humanity. He regularly shares his knowledge about Hindu festivals, rituals and their significance on radio programs such as Indian Link and SBS. Pandit Jantinkumar also holds a Masters degree in Chemistry.
Zubaida Alrubai: Zubaida is a high school mathematics teacher who has a passion for the Earth and its people. She is committed to making sure our future citizens are educated, have a clean future, and live in peace and harmony. Zubaida was a committee member for Youth PoWR (Parliament of the World's Religions) and helped launch the interfaith charter The Sydney Statement. She is currently a community leader for the Voices for Power Campaign with Sydney Alliance, for which she's gained media coverage on the ABC and SBS, and is one of the faces for the Together We Can movement for the Australian Conservation Foundation. Zubaida is committed to being a role model for the young migrant Muslim community and showing that being Australian is all about having a go.