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World Council of Churches
Position Vacant - Editor, Coordinator WCC Publications 50-60%
Be part of the WCC communication team, work as co-editor for their website.
Duty Station: Geneva, Switzerland - open to consultants based outside Switzerland.
Application deadline: 15 April 2019
Prayers, vigils and statements, as we stand in solidarity with our Muslim sisters and brothers in New Zealand and Australia for the loss of lives in two Christchurch Mosques.
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| 1 | World Autism Day |
| 7 | World Health Day |
| 14 | Palm Sunday - Palm Sunday justice marches |
| 19 | Good Friday (Western Christian) |
| 19 | Passover begins (Judaism) |
| 21 | Easter Sunday (Western Christian) |
| 25 | Anzac Day |
| 26 | Good Friday (Orthodox Christian) |
| 27 | Passover ends (Judaism) |
| 28 | Easter Sunday (Orthodox Christian) |
This issue's message comes from India.
Over the last week Bishop Philip Huggins has been visiting the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) and has been a guest interviewee at the 'Second Session of Spiritual Response to Critical Times' Conference.
Last days to register
Selection, training and screening for ordination candidates and church workers, including best practice in psychological testing.
When: Thursday 21 March 2019 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Venue: Ferguson Hall, St Stephen's Uniting Church, 197 Macquarie St, Sydney (downstairs)
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Rountable
When: 2 May 2019
Where: Barbara Dowling Room, Chapter House, 209 Flinders Lane Melbourne, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne
Churches need to be equipped with appropriate and effective ways to identify, prevent and respond to domestic and family violence.
8th International Conference
The conference theme is 'Changing cultures of Ageing and Spirituality.'
Canberra ACT, 27 - 30 October 2019, Australian Centre Christianity and Culture
Early bird registrations are now open
2 – 9 June 2019
“Justice and only justice, you shall pursue”
(cf. Deuteronomy 16:18-20)
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Australia will be observed from 2 - 9 June 2019 in the week between Ascension and Pentecost.
Ecumenical gathering explores an Australian response to Laudato Si'
“The earth herself, burdened and laid waste, is among the most abandoned and maltreated of our poor she groans in travail..."
More...
The Roadmap for Congregations, Communities and Churches
The World Council of Churches (WCC) invites Congregations and faith based institutions to live sustainably and have justice in our daily considerations.
Gifts of Peace
Bring peace this Easter.
Instead of chocolate, bunnies and eggs, buy a gift that makes a difference. The gift of a family of adorable baby chicks will provide a source of fresh, nutritious eggs for a family in Zimbabwe and bring a smile to your loved one's face this Easter.
Justice marches are being held in most capital cities on Palm Sunday 14 April 2019
For more information visit the Facebook page for your city.
Sydney Say Yes to Refugees -2pm Belmore Park, near Central Station
Brisbane Palm Sunday Rally for Peace and Refugees -2pm Speakers cnr, outside Parliament House, George/Alice St
Adelaide Palm Sunday Save the Date -2pm Victoria Square,
Melbourne Walk for Justice for Refugees - 2pm State Library of Victoria
Perth Palm Sunday Walk for Justice for Refugees – 1pm St George’s Cathedral, 38 St George’s Terrace
World Council of Churches
Positions Vacant - Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)
• WCC-EAPPI Security Officer
• WCC-EAPPI Local Programme Coordinator
Both positions are based in Jerusalem, Israel & Palestine
Application deadline: 24 March 2019
