The purpose of the Forums will be to explore each other’s faith so as to increase or improve the wider community’s understanding about the religious beliefs, symbols, structures and practices of different faiths in our community.
It will be an opportunity to explore our common Abrahamic faiths - Jewish, Catholic Eastern and Western, Muslim and Evangelical Christians. There will be one forum each term, in the evening, with each religion presenting aspects of its beliefs, symbols, structures, membership and practices (rituals).
Following from the Forum, it is hoped that those attending will be invited to join the presenting faith at its usual worship service during that week.
All are welcome to attend one or all of the forums. For catering purposes please register with Brooke Robinson, email brooke.robinson@mn.catholic.org.au or phone 4979 1111.
| Faith Tradition | Forum date | Time | Location | Worship date |
| Jewish | Thursday 23 March | 6.30pm-8pm | Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle Cathedral House, Toohey Room, 841 Hunter Street, Newcastle West | Synagogue, 122 Tyrrell St, Newcastle Friday 24 March 6.30pm |
| Catholic Eastern and Western Rites | Wednesday 7 June | 6.30pm-8pm | Parish of Protection of the Mother of God, 105 Gosford Road, Adamstown | Parish of Protection of the Mother of God, 105 Gosford Road Adamstown Sunday 11 June 9.30am |
| Muslim | Thursday 14 September | 6.30pm-8pm | Mayfield Mosque, Victoria Street, Mayfield | Mayfield Mosque Victoria St Mayfield Monday 18 September 7.30pm |
| Salvation Army | Wednesday 22 September | 6.30pm-8pm | Salvation Army Church, 67 Cleary Street, Hamilton | Salvation Army Church, 67 Cleary Street, Hamilton Sunday 26 November 10am |