NCCA Newsletters (2357)
Children categories
Safe Church Training Agreement
WA training and ecumenical gathering
Royal Commission recommendations and the 10 Child Safe standards.
Date: Saturday 25 August 2018 - 9am to 4pm
Venue: Uniting Church Noranda – 79 Camboon Road, Noranda WA
World Christian leaders' invitation to join the Season of Creation
1 September was proclaimed a Day of Prayer for Creation by the Orthodox in 1989 and repeated by Pope Francis in 2015. The season takes us through to the feast of St. Francis on 4 October. Christians of all denominations and locations are invited to participate in an ecumenical Season of Creation.
World Council of Churches
Ecumenical News
120th anniversary of birth of ecumenical pioneer Visser ’t Hooft
Willem A. Visser ’t Hooft was the first General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC). He was instrumental in the development of the 20th-century ecumenical movement.
New Secretary General for Middle East Council of Churches
WCC Interim General Secretary, Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca congratulates Dr Michel Abs on his election to this position.
Events
Abraham Conference 2018 - Parramatta NSW
Pillars of Peace - Jews, Christians and Muslims working together - Sunday 5 August, Parramatta NSW
National Museum of Australia - Canberra ACT
So That You Might Know Each Other: Faith and Culture in Islam - on show until 22 July 2018
| March | |
| 1 | World Day of Prayer |
| 1 | Zero Discrimination Day |
| 3 | World Wildlife Day |
| 8 | International Women's Day |
| 11 | Ramadan begins (Islam) |
| 16 | National Close the Gap Day |
| 18 | Great Lent (Orthodox Christian) |
“When a 70 year old nun who loves God and the Filipino people is seen as a threat , who has the problem?
Un-expectantly, Sr Pat’s faithful witness and our global solidarity, is an opportunity for current Filipino leaders to wake up to their own deepest truth and become leaders who are a real blessing.
Ration Challenge 2018
Refugee Week is almost here!
Sunday 17 June - Saturday 23 June 2018
Sign up now for the Ration Challenge, during Refugee Week.
Take the challenge. Show refugees you are with them and not against them.
17 June – 23 June 2018
#WithRefugees
Today, more than ever, we need a global movement to demand that the safety and rights of refugees are protected.
Following the Ecumenical Prayer Service Melbourne CBD, Saturday 2 June 2018, there are further plans in progress to support and advocate for the continuation of mission work in the Philippines.
Letters of support for Sr Pat and related events will be strengthened by an intended visit to the Philippine Ambassador in Canberra.
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A VOICE IN THE WILDERNESS: Listening to the Statement from the Heart is now available
The Anglican Board of Mission (ABM) has released this study guide to assist the church listen to the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
This is a valuable study guide intended for individuals and groups. It is written by Celia Kemp. The wonderful illustrations are done by Reconciliation Coordinator Artist, The Reverend Glenn Loughrey.
Video message for Reconciliation from Brooke Prentice of Common Grace
We are invited to rethink our idea of Reconciliation and instead, think of it as the Aboriginal hand of friendship being extended to you.
“Our nation needs healing, but that healing can’t happen from one side. It requires friendship.” Brooke Prentice
Newcastle Deans share their faith with sincerity and humour
(Ecumenism is alive and laughing in Newcastle, NSW)
Anglican Dean Katherine Bowyer and Catholic Dean Andrew Doohan share a working relationship that sends a positive and hopeful message to a community in great need of the balm of God's Grace.
Book now for the Women of Diversity Dinner 2018
The Dinner is open to women of all ages and backgrounds.
When: Saturday 28 July 2018, 6:30 - 10:00pm
Where: The Emporium Function Centre, 258 South Terrace corner of West Terrace, Bankstown, NSW
