Australian Christian Heritage National Forum
National Forum on Australia’s Christian Heritage:
Its Importance in our Past and its Relevance to our Future
(Parliament House, Canberra on 6 & 7 August 2006)
Our Purpose is to:
Review the Christian contribution to the development of our nation.
Explore the alignment of Jesus’ values with distinctive Australian values:
Ø a fair go for all,
Ø humility in achievement above pride in success,
Ø acceptance of difference,
Ø passion in our commitments,
Ø the possibility of a fresh start for those who have made mistakes, and
Ø hope for the disadvantaged.
Foster more Investment in the development of our spiritual capital and in our identity as a ‘Christianised’ nation.
Build a broad-based coalition focussing on the issues of public policy that effect all Australians.
Desired Outcomes include:
- the free availability on the web of data on Australia’s Christian heritage
- the promotion of this data within the curricula of Australian schools
- having a positive influence on policy makers at all levels of government and community
National Forum Programme
The National Forum will have three plenary addresses and four seminars.
Plenary addresses
- Australia's Christian Heritage
- The Australian Character
- Australia's Jesus and Australia’s Values
Seminar Topics, exploring the Christian influence on Australian
- Culture & Education
- Business & Commerce
- Law & Politics
- Social Services & the Family
Speakers include
John Anderson, Brad Baker, Bruce Baird, Guy Barnett, Geoffrey Bolton, Tim Costello, Geraldine Doogue, Ken Duncan, Barnaby Joyce, Anne and Stephen Judd, Robert D Linder, Helen McCabe, Keith Mason, Stuart Piggin, Elizabeth Ward
How you can be part of this exciting venture:
Pray if you will
That
Ø God’s will be done in the organising and planning of this momentous event
Ø those involved will be obedient to God’s leading and direction
Ø there will be unity of purpose and vision
Ø the finances will be forthcoming to cover all costs
Ø those who need to attend will be there.
Give if you can
If you feel led to contribute please check out the National Forum website
Come if you must
Attendance is by invitation. If you feel that you or the organisation you represent would benefit from attending the Forum please check out the website.
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