Upcoming 30th Anniversary Celebration Event ....

XXX World Religions Conference

 Theme: Keeping Faith Alive in Contemporary Society

Views of Renowned Scholars of World's Religions and Philosophies

 Saturday, October 16, 2010
Humanities Theatre, J. G. Hagey Hall, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

 

In a society driven by media, high technology, scientific advancements and entertainment -- the conference will explore how different faiths can strive to keep faith alive.

Continuing our 30 year old tradition in Canada, We are pleased to announce that the World Religions Conference will be held this fall at the University of Waterloo.

The World Religions Conference is the largest multi-faith event of its type in Canada and is known for bringing together renowned scholars for a deep and thought-provoking exchange of ideas.

 

570 News' famous radio host - Gary Doyle will moderate the event.

 

Participating Religions and Philosophical Traditions:

Aboriginal Spirituality, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and Humanism (Atheism and Agnostics)

Theme: “Keeping Faith Alive in Contemporary Society”

Format of Event:

This year’s conference will run from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm and will consist of three sessions:

(a) Opening Session: Opening Ceremony, Introduction to this year's theme, Greetings from dignitaries, and Introduction by the speakers of their respective faiths (5-minutes each).

(b) Theme Session: To discuss the topic whereby each speaker will be given 15 minutes followed by a 5-minute religious or cultural singing presentation by a members of the faith group.

(c) Concluding Session: A 45-minute interactive session to allow speakers to respond to questions from the audience.

Lunch, Dinner and refreshments will be served at the conference venue.

Since this is the 30th anniversary of the event, this will be a special celebration event.

 

More info, as it becomes available will soon be made available.

For a complete program agenda click here.
To register to attend this event, click here.

 

For more info call: 519-623-2786 or 519-722-0841 or Toll Free: 1-877-INFO-WRC

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