In April 2013, a group of twelve young adults from Sydney, representing six different religions were selected to participate in an interfaith hiking trip to Tasmania.
Ashleigh Green from Columban Mission Institute's Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations was part of the group, along with one other Catholic, five Muslims, two Jews, one Mormon, one Buddhist, and one Hindu.
The purpose of the trip was to bring together young adults who were highly committed to the social activities of their Church, Synagogue, Mosque, Temple or other religious institution.
What followed from the trek was a realisation that although we are different we face similar hopes, fears and challenges. When we step outside our comfort zones, the essence of our humanity is revealed, and at this point we can truly unite.
The group has plans to share the spirit of interfaith harmony with other young people in Sydney, and a documentary about the trek is currently being made. 
For more information please contact:
Fr Brian Vale
Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations
Columban Mission Institute
Phone:+ 61 2 9352 8013
Email: cmr.cmi@columban.org.au
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