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Taking it to the Top
In November, Act for Peace joined with other humanitarian organisations and Australian Christians to meet with Australian politicians and advocate for commitment to the world’s displaced and underprivileged people through Micah Challenge’s Voices for Justice event.
230 Christians and visiting Pacific leaders at this event made a big impression on our government.
Mary Jane Veloso's traffickers have been convicted 
Many ecumenical organisations supported this ongoing campaign, asking the Supreme Court of the Philippines to allow Mary Jane to testify against her illegal recruiters. The NCCA also participated, adding to the many Letters of support for Mary Jane, which were sent to the Supreme Court of the Philippines and coordinated by The Interfaith Network for the Rights of Migrants (INFORM).
In a separate case, witnesses have proven the traffickers to be guilty of illegal recruitment.
Hope out of Loss
those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength:
they shall rise up on wings like eagles,
they shall run and not be weary,
they shall walk and not faint,
Isaiah 40:31
Interfaith Roundtable on Nuclear Disarmament
What does the threat of nuclear war mean to your faith?
What ideas and lessons can we glean from global movements for peace?
When: Monday 24 February 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Where: Uniting Church in Australia Head Office, Level 2, 222 Pitt St Sydney
Apology Breakfast - Reconciliation SA
When: Wednesday 13 February 2020
Where: Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide
Time: 6:30 - 9.00am
Travelling to the Holy Land?
We encourage you to ensure your visit or tour includes stories and experiences from the local Christian population.
What are the Churches saying about US Policy?
President Trump's 'Peace and Prosperity' document comes under some intense scrutiny from Churches and Christian organisations.
World Council of Churches
“Kairos for creation” publication offers theological response to climate emergency
A new publication on eco-theologies and climate justice, entitled "Kairos for creation - Confessing hope for the earth,” has been released by a group of international theological experts who met in June 2019 in Wuppertal, Germany.
Asian ecumenical leader Dr Soritua Nababan awarded ’Mesrop Mashtots’ medal by Armenian Catholicos of Cilicia
Asian ecumenical leader Dr Soritua Albert Ernest Nababan has been awarded the St Mesrop Mashtots medal by the Armenian Church Catholicos of Cilicia, His Holiness Aram I.
"Religions can be part of the solution for peace, not the problem"
Abrahamic faith leaders met in Rome at the Pontifical Gregorian University in mid January to discuss practical ways of promoting peace and fraternity. The Abrahamic Faiths Initiative group united 25 religious leaders representing millions of Christian, Muslim and Jewish faithful.
| December | |
| 1 | World AIDS Day |
| 3 | International Day of People with Disabilities |
| 8 | Hanukkah (Judaism) |
| 10 | 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence - ends |
| 25 | Christmas Day - Feast of the Nativity (Western Christian) |
More...
| February | |
| 1 | World Interfaith Harmony Week begins |
| 2 | World Wetlands Day |
| 4 | 1939: Walk-off by Aboriginal people at Cumeragunja Mission |
| 6 | World Day of Prayer |
| 6 | International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation |
| 8 | International Day of Prayer and Awarenss Against Human Trafficking - Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita - Catholic Church |
Creator God,
We pray for this land, our culture, our customs,
our languages, our people and our nation....
#ChangeTheHeart this January 26
This January, Australian Christians are being called upon to change the heart through truth telling, action and justice.
Aboriginal Christian leader Aunty Jean Phillips, in partnership with Common Grace, has invited churches to prayer services leading up to January 26.
“Think globally; Act locally: Next Steps for Climate- Change Policy in Australia".
An evening Seminar with Mr Jamie Isbister, Australia’s Ambassador for the Environment and Bishop Philip Huggins. Followed by a question and answer session.
Date: Thursday 6 February 2020
Time: 6.00-8.00pm
Venue: Chapel of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, cnr Blackall Street & Kings Avenue, Barton ACT
