NCCA Newsletters (2357)
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Critical Prophet of the Ecumenical Movement
"...on 9 April 1945, the German Lutheran theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, ... was hanged at Flossenbürg execution camp in Germany. He was 39."
Pastoral Letter from the Pacific Conference of Churches - 50th anniversary of Earth Day
Rev James Bhagwan, General Secretary, Pacific Conference of Churches reflects on International Mother Earth Day in the context of COVID-19.
World Council of Churches
Easter messages of hope from the World Council of Churches and the Jerusalem churches
Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!
Videos in 25 community languages
In recent weeks various agencies have published COVID-19 initiatives. Humans like us have collated all these initiatives, to present it in one single platform on their website.
Ramadan 2020
The holy month of Ramadan begins this week on Friday 24 April and will continue to Saturday 24 May 2020.
Yom Hashoah 2020
The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies have released a video from the 2020 virtual Holocaust Commemoration.
| May | |
| 1-7 | National Youth Week |
| 2 | World Labyrinth Day |
| 3 | World Press Freedom Day |
| 10 | Mother’s Day |
| 15 | International Day of Families |
| 18 | National Volunteer week begins |
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Give now to the work of the NCCA. Just click on the donate button. The one who blesses others is abundantly blessed. (Prov.11:25 The Message) |
This Easter may the love of Jesus be evermore vivid in all we think, say and do!
There is a saying of Blaise Pascal: “After the resurrection. Jesus no longer wanted to be touched, except through his wounds”.
This was the experience of relieved and delighted Mary in the Garden. (John 20:17)....
I was once in a Church overseas for its first service after being shut for some time. There had been much suffering and sadness.
...We will do this together....
Online Resources - eSafety for Parents, Carers and Seniors
Accessing the internet in modern Australia is expected, if not required. The online space can be overwhelming for some and the eSafety commission has some wonderful resources for all ages on keeping safe online.
More...
1. ACRT Asks Minister for Income Support for Asylum Seekers
2. Refugee Council of Australia and Sydney Alliance are asking for help and your actions.
Financial Representatives of Australian National Churches (FRANC)
The first webinar, held on Tuesday 13 October, was very successful, attracting 46 attendees. Two webinars remain in the series of three Lunchtime Webinars.
- Friday 30 October, 12.30 - 2 pm
- Thursday 12 November, 12.30 - 2 pm
What is the Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network?
"The Palestine Israel Ecumenical Network (PIEN) is a network of Australian Christians and supporters, united in faith and commitment to Christ’s vision for universal reconciliation, as expressed in his mission of good news for the poor, release for the captives and freedom for the oppressed (Luke 4: 18)...."
The NCCA has done a little searching and come up with a variety of sources for you to explore. There are activities that you can do at home with your children over the coming weeks.
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.
(Proverbs 22:6)
