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Fifth Asia Pacific Regional interfaith Dialogue, Perth October 2009
Members of the Australian delegation with Professor James Haire, (keynote speaker for the Australian presentation on the topic 'Building relationships among future faith leaders: fostering networks and practical partnerships among future faith leaders') and DFAT representatives Mr Ridwaan Jadwat and Ms Alexandra Owens.
Professor Haire with the Interfaith Delegation on Climate Change to Parliament House, October 2009
Irish Famine Memorial Service, Sydney August 2009
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Professor Haire spoke about the tragedy of the Irish Famine in front of a large crowd at the Hyde Park Barracks Museum, Sydney, on August 30 2009. His speech was titled 'Learning from Tragedy: The Great Irish Famine and our Humanity', and can be accessed under Papers and Publications on this website.
Pacific Islands Forum Ecumenical Service, Cairns August 2009
Professor Haire, who was the Preacher, with members of the congregation at the Pacific Islands Forum Ecumenical Service.
Professor Haire with members of Affinity Intercultural Foundation and Bluestar Intercultural Foundation, ACC&C July 2009
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Professor Haire met with members of Affinity Intercultural Foundation and Bluestar at the ACC&C in July 2009.
Christian-Muslim Interfaith Dialogue: "A Common Word for the Common Good", Perth, July 2009.
Professor Haire with the Hon. Dr Anwar Ibrahim, former Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Malaysia, and Dr Wan Azizah, Dr Anwar's wife.
Dr Julia Pitman receives Award for Performance Excellence July 2009
Dr Julia Pitman received an Award for Performance Excellence from Professor Lyn Gorman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Administration), in Wagga Wagga on 1 July 2009.
WCC/CCA Asian Ecumenical Officer's Meeting June 2009
Professor Haire gave the Keynote Address at the joint World Council of Churches(WCC) and Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) Asian Ecumenical Officers Meeting in Cipayung, Indonesia on 30 June 2009.
Lord Mayor's Prayer Breakfast May 2009
Professor Haire with Councillor Campbell Newman, The Lord Mayor of Brisbane, and Rev. Bruce Johnson, Moderator of the Queensland Synod of the Uniting Church, when Professor Haire gave the keynote address of the Lord Mayor's Prayer Breakfast.
Conference relating to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Honiara, Solomon Islands April 2009
Rev. Professor James Haire with Archbisop Emeritus Desmond Tutu and The Honourable Matthew Wali, Minister for Education, at the conference in the Solomon Islands at the the time of the commissioning of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission for the Solomon Islands.
Interfaith Breakfast at the ACC&C March 2009
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Christian leaders of some Churches in Canberra gathered over breakfast at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture for an interfaith discussion with H.E. Dr Mohammad Khatami, former President of Iran, and his delegation upon their visit to Canberra. The breakfast was chaired by Archbishop Mark Coleridge of the ACC&C Board.
Commonwealth Day Multi-faith Celebration March 2009
Rev. Professor Haire gathers with the religious leaders of Canberra in attendance at this year's Commonwealth Day Multi-faith Celebration. The theme was "The Commonwealth @ 60 - serving a new generation." There was a wonderful turnout, and visitors enjoyed the orations on this topic interspersed with cultural performances from differerent areas of the Commonwealth.
James Haire at the Griffith University Interfaith Summit February 2009
Professor Haire and His Excellency K H Abdurrahman Wahid (Gus Dur), former President of Indonesia, at the Griffith University Interfaith Summit, City Hall, Brisbane, where both gave papers.
Progression of Mural Wall at ACC&C January 2009
Beginning of work on Mural Wall at ACC&C December 2008
Progress of ACC&C Bible Plants Garden October 2008
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World Council of Churches conference in Bern, Switzerland September 2008
Rev Professor James Haire with Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches.
Rev. Professor James Haire and Dr Julia Pitman with Commonwealth Secretary-General H.E. Kamalesh Sharma
Opening of ACC&C's Bible Plants Garden 3 August 2008
Rev Professor James Haire with Pope Benedict XVI in Sydney 18 July 2008
World Council of Churches Delegation to Indonesia July 2008
Rev Professor James Haire recently led the World Council of Churches 'International ecumenical solidarity' delegation to Indonesia. He is pictured here with Muslim leaders at Fatah Mosque in Ambon.
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Rev. Professor James Haire pictured with Minister Bakrie, Jakarta.
To see more photographs and for more information about this journey, please visit the World Council of Churches website at http://overcomingviolence.org/en/news-and-events/photos/visit-to-indonesia.html
Progress of ACC&C Bible Plants Garden June 2008
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George Browning House June 2008
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Shelter June 2008
Celebration of Cliff Bird's PhD Submission May 2008. Degree successfully completed.
Service for the Opening of the Federal Parliament, Archbishop Mark Coleridge, Rev. Professor James Haire and the Honourable Kevin Rudd MP, Prime Minister, November 2007
Photo courtesy of 'Catholic Voice'