A history first event bringing Indigenous Church leaders and theologians together on a national platform. An exploration over 4 days of the Indigenous theological perspective of spirituality, colonisation, justice and repatriation, country, and ecology. The Conference will be an opportunity for Christians to respond to the outcome of the ‘Voice to Parliament’ referendum. It will be a cultural experience for delegates with highlights celebrating First Nations history, culture, and spirituality founded in daily spiritual reflections.

The cost of your ticket contributes to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people not affiliated with a mainstream Church to attend the conference.

Who?

The University of Divinity’s Professor Dr Anne Pattel-Gray, Head of School of Indigenous Studies, is leading this Conference alongside Indigenous Church leaders and theologians who will call their Churches to action. Indigenous theologians, Church and secular leaders from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific will be attending.

The University of Divinity’s Professor Dr Anne Pattel-Gray, Head of School of Indigenous Studies, is leading this Conference alongside Indigenous Church leaders and theologians who will call their Churches to action. Indigenous theologians, Church and secular leaders from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific will be attending. Speakers include Professor Stan Grant; Rev Canon Dr Garry Deverell; Rev Aunty Janet Turpie-Johnstone; Mikenzie Ling; Sean Weetra; Neil Pattel; The Venerable Dr Lyndon Drake; Rev Dr Katalina Tahaafe-Williams, Rev Canon Assoc Professor Glenn Loughrey, John Lochowiak, Dr Josephine Bourne, Brooke Prentis, Elverina Johnson, Rev Hohaia Matthews, Nathan Tyson, Lilliani Tahaafe-Williams, Pastor Geoffrey Stokes, Naomi Wolfe, Rev Prof Dr Upolu Lumā Vaai and Rev Dr Denise Champion.

Why?

There is a need for engagement and interaction with national leaders in the Australian First Nations community, the Australian Ecumenical community and the broader community. This is essential for them to better understand the crucial importance of recognising Indigenous Christian leadership and listening to the Indigenous voice to Churches, faith-based and all non-government organisations in matters affecting Indigenous peoples and communities. The First Nations theologians will challenge the Australian Churches and Christian and broader community to initiate the processes of the Voice, Treaty and Truth within themselves.

Location

University of Divinity
90 Albion Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128

Contact Details

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