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2019 - 70th anniversary of the Christmas Bowl
Christ the King Sunday
Seventy years ago, millions of refugees were starving in war-ravaged Europe. As Reverend Frank Byatt, a young Methodist Minister, looked at his heavily-laden Christmas dinner table, the contrast between this abundance and the needs of others around the world could not have been starker.
Inspiring Courage to Act and Adapt in Climate Emergency 
NCCA President, Bishop Philip Huggins will join with representatives of several international groups as a guest panellist at this event to be held alongside the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP25) to be held in Madrid, Spain on 3 December 2019.
Hope, Love, Joy and Peace
As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity and all our Christmas celebrations, we offer you some reflections and resources from our members and their networks.
Building Earth Ethics in Australia - Pathways and Challenges
How do we build Earth-centred ethics in Australian society? What barriers prevent people from developing and maintaining an Earth-centred world view? How do we address these barriers?
When: Thursday 28th and Friday 29th November 2019
Where: ACU, 115 Victoria Parade , Fitzroy, Victoria
Transitioning to net zero emissions: What can we learn from the Swedish model?
The ANU Climate Change Institute and the Embassy of Sweden are hosts of this seminar presented by Prof Sverker Sörlin, Professor of Environmental History at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, and co-founder of the KTH Environmental Humanities Laboratory
When: Wednesday 4 December 2019, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Finkel Theatre, John Curtin School of Medical Research, 131 Garran Road Canberra, ACT
Applications now open - close 12 December 2019
The Australian Government is inviting applications through an open competitive process for the Driving Social Inclusion through Sport and Physical Activity grant to be run over two years from 2019-20 to 2020-21.
This grant opportunity will use sport and physical activity projects to address inclusion issues for vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and seeks to enhance well-being and instil a sense of community belonging.
Sing as One 
This is a wonderful opportunity for people across many faiths to sing together in unity, friendship and togetherness.
When: Sunday 24 November, 2019 - 7:45 for 8:00 pm start
Where: St Kilda Shule, 12 Charnwood Grove, St Kilda VIC
Former Iraqi refugee is NSW Australian of the Year
Professor Munjed Al Muderis was announced as the 2020 NSW Australian of the Year on Tuesday 5 November 2019. Dr. Munjed Al Muderis is a Professor in orthopaedic surgery, author and human rights activist. He is noted for his pioneering work on prosthetics and in particular, titanium devices
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A reflection for All Saints and All Souls Days 2019 by Bishop Philip Huggins
In Meg Wroe’s painting of Rublev’s Trinity, we are invited to come to the table of divine hospitality in all our uniqueness.
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ACRT briefing notes and Media Statement
Briefing notes produced by the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) aim to address the misinformation and confusion being peddled by sections of the media and politicians about the Australian Government’s official processes for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia and those in offshore detention. The Taskforce also calls for medical transfer legislation to remain as it is saving lives.
Moral Discernment in the Churches - NCCA Assembly
Participants at the NCCA member Assembly on Thursday 31 October welcomed the opportunity to reflect on how our churches engage in moral discernment. In particular, when they make decisions about moral matters that are part of public discussion.
The highly successful meeting was facilitated by the NCCA Faith and Unity Commission led by Rev Dr Gerard Kelly from the Catholic Church and Rev Dr Morag Logan from the Uniting Church in Australia.
2019 - 70th anniversary of the Christmas Bowl
Bringing water, life and light to South Sudan.
Jesus tells us that whoever follows him will have the light of life. Here on earth, we can shine his light by sharing the simple, miraculous blessings that sustain us all. Water is life. And through the Christmas Bowl, you can bring safe, life-giving water to many families in South Sudan.
Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions
Golden Jubilee Gala
Our Coptic brothers and sisters celebrated their golden jubilee at a formal dinner on Sunday 3 November 2019 in Maidstone, VIC. In attendance were Church leaders along with many of the faithful Coptic congregation. Bishop Philip Huggins was especially honoured to be invited to join in the celebration.
