wfn.org | Parliament of World's Religions Sets Melbourne for 2009 Conference

[George Conklin <gconklin@igc.org>]

The Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions announces its 
Fifth Parliament of the World's Religions, hosted in Melbourne, 
Australia December 3-9, 2009.

Early Bird Registration Deadline:  February 28, 2009 (10% discount)

Program Submission Deadline:  February 28, 2009

Join us for the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions, December 
3-9, 2009, in Melbourne, Australia!

The Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions invites all 
people of faith, spirit and goodwill to encounter the vast and rich 
diversity of the world's religious and spiritual traditions and to 
take part in over 500 events, including keynote addresses, seminars, 
conferences, dialogues, performances, concerts and exhibitions. The 
2009 Parliament will bring together more than 8,000 people from 
across the world, including renowned spiritual, religious and 
political leaders.

The theme of the 2009 Parliament, Make a World of Difference: Hearing 
each other, Healing the earth, underscores the opportunity for 
religious and spiritual communities to act on environmental and 
humanitarian concerns, by cultivating awareness of our global 
interconnectedness. Key issues will be addressed from religious and 
spiritual perspectives, including:

> "	Healing the Earth with Care and Concern
> "	Reconciling with Indigenous Peoples
> "	Overcoming Poverty in a Patriarchal World
> "	Securing Food and Water for all People
> "	Building Peace in the Pursuit of Justice
> "	Creating Social Cohesion in Village and City
> "	Sharing Wisdom in the Search for Inner Peace.

The deadline to submit a program proposal for the 2009 Parliament, as 
well as to register for attendance at the early bird rate, is 
February 28, 2009. To submit a program proposal, register, or gain 
more information about this incredible event, visit our website.

> www.parliamentofreligions.org