The hand of Welcome

Hospitality in our 3 faiths

The Conference will include:

• The hospitality of God: the spiritual dimension of hospitality.

• Studies in the sacred texts of our three faiths on the theme of hospitality.

• Our hospitality to each other

   - in prayer and worship

   - in small reflection groups

   - in eating together

   - in shared leisure time

• The boundaries of hospitality for faith communities: how we welcome each other and what are the limits.

• How people of our three faiths show God’s hospitality to the wider community, to refugees and asylum seekers, to the homeless, to the stranger etc.

• A concessional rate may be available

• Child care fees on application

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Registration & selection procedure

1. The number of participants is limited to 75 people. An appropriate balance of participants from all three faith traditions is sought, representing a wide spread of experiences and communities.

2. JCMA anticipates that there may be more applications than there are places available, in which case a selection procedure will be applied.

3. JCMA seeks a balance of lay men and women, clergy, academics, those working in support or welfare roles and tertiary students

4. Application forms are available from the JCMA Office (03 9650 3294) or from the JCMA website (www.jcma.org.au).

5. A $50 refundable deposit maybe required with the application. Deposits will be refunded to unsuccessful applicants & are also refundable for cancellations until 24 June 2011.

6. Applications are requested by Friday 3rd June 2011. Initial places will be allocated and applicants notified in the second week of June.

7. Successful applicants will be required to confirm their registration by payment of the registration fee within 14 days of notification.

If the fee is not received within this time the place may be offered to other applicants. Late offers of places may therefore be issued to those who were unsuccessful on the first application.

8. If there are still places available after the first round of offers, late applications will be considered.