September 17, 2008 by interfaithorganisations
In a matter of two weeks we, members of the dialogue-families, are meeting in Renewal Centre, Azad Road, Kochi, Kerala, India, on October 4-7, 2008. Our main concern is: Spirituality and Environment . Cordial welcome. May I request you to take note of a few points:
1. Venue, Registration, Accommodation: Some of you have already informed me through the self-addressed reply cards about your intention to take part. We need at least one more note from you, at the earliest . The registration fee of Rs.500, per head may be paid on your arrival at the venue. Those who need special accommodation in hotels nearby will please inform us. Accommodation for all – except for those who need special accommodation – will be at the Renewal Centre- opp.Mathrubhoomi bus stop, in Azad Road.The accommodation for men and women are in two adjacent blocks. The meals served in our Meet will be vegetarian. Accommodation will be available at the venue from the 3rd afternoon onwards to the 8th morning.
2. Youth Participation: To enable more of youth participation, we are considering a reduction in the registration of youth – up to the age of 30- to the tune of RS.250, with the minimum participation of at least one full day. Do let me know of the name and address of the youth who would like to register as a youth delegate.
3. Input Sessions-Panelists: Panelists for the input-sessions and public sessions are selected from among the registered participants. Panelists will, please keep to the time-limit of 7 minutes An early registration will be of help in selecting the panelists. Do inform us about your participation.
The Topics for the panel/public Sessions:
Religious/Spiritual Traditions and Sustainable Development
i. Human Rights, Weaker Sessions, A Spirituality of Cooper
Ation
ii. Inter-Religious Dialogue for an Environmental Spirituality
iii. Peace Education, Gandhian Vision of Sarvodaya, Rural-Sustainable Development(Public Session)
iv. Globalization & Environmental, Inter-Religious Spirituality(Public Session)
5Tours, Visits: We would only be happy to organize tours to Munnar, Wild Life Sanctuary-Thekkady, Kanyakumary, boat-trip in the backwaters –with the participants sharing the expenses for the tour- after the Meet. Do inform of your plans.
4. ‘IION’ Meet: A meeting of the International Inter-faith Organizations’ Network –IION- is being planned to take place concurrently with our Meet. A few delegates from abroad are expected to take part in the input sessions, representing the different international interfaith organizations. WFIRC is a member of the IION.
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6. General Body Meet: We shall hold the General Body Meet of WFIRC, during this our Assembly.
7. On Display: We hope to find time and space for displays of publications, leaflets, related to our interfaith work.
8. Sandhya-Satang-Prayer Sessions: Please take note that the daily morning and evening prayer-meditation –sessions give to our Meet – an experiential-celebration dimension. Your contribution will be appreciated very much in making our home-coming of dialogue-pilgrims an enriching spiritual celebration.
9. Inauguration: The inauguration of our assembly will take place in the Chavara Cultural Centre, the venue of our very first Assembly of 1981, near the Ernakulam South railway junction, on Saturday, the 4th of October, 2008 at 10 a.m.(Contact: Fr.Foby Kannanchira cmi-mobile:9447824575).
Justoce P.K.Shamsuddin, Fr.Albert Nambiaparambil cmi
President,WFIRC, Seccretary General,WFIRC,
S.R.M.Road,Kochi-682018, Upasana, Thodupuzha-685584,
Kerala,India. Kerala,India.
Tel.0484-402993 Tel.04862-223286/944613 1173
pkshamsuddin@rediffmail.com <upasanadr@dataone.in>
