MEDIA RELEASE: Faith groups unite to support mall attack victims
Responding to the terrorist attack in Auckland’s LynnMall, a nationwide virtual prayer vigil for peace and wellbeing will involve leaders from many faith communities tomorrow afternoon [Sunday 19 September].
STATEMENT: Auckland New Lynn Countdown Attack, 3 September 2021
The Wellington Interfaith Council condemns this despicable act.
Our prayers go to all those who have been injured and to their loved ones. May the Almighty's blessings be with them as they recover from this hideous attack.
MEDIA RELEASE: Wellington Interfaith Council wins global harmony prize
Members of the Wellington Interfaith Council are delighted to have their work acknowledged globally. The council's launch event in February was selected for the global King Abdullah II UN WIHW 2021 Prize, and won first place, from 133 applications for the 1,020 events held around the world.
Visit Wellington places of worship during March, April, May 2021
Join the Wellington Interfaith Council at different places of worship around Wellington, and learn about the diversity of our people and faiths. Each visit will last 60-90 minutes.
Women in Faith Survey
The Wellington Interfaith Council (WIFC) has hosted women's conferences annually for the past three years.
Women and friends connected with the WIFC are encouraged to complete our online survey about this event to be held in May 2021.
Unveiling of bench seat at 51 commemorative native sapling site
Join the Wellington Interfaith Council for the unveiling of a bench seat at the 51 commemorative native sapling planted in Trelissick Park.
You are invited to observe a moment's silence at the site during 2.30pm - 4pm. The area where the trees are planted is a small space, so we will take groups of people at a time. Please gather at the entrance of Trelissick Park at 2.30pm.
Invitation to meet with Ministers, Monday 1 February 2021
On Monday 1 February pan-ethnic and multi-faith community members are invited to meet with Minister Andrew Little, Lead Coordination Minister for the Government’s Response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry’s Report into the Terrorist Attack on Christchurch Mosques.
Launch of World Interfaith Harmony Week 2021 in Wellington
Join the Wellington Interfaith Council in the launch of 2021's World Interfaith Harmony Week.
The World Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform - one week in a year - when all interfaith groups and other groups of goodwill can show the world what a powerful movement they are.