NCCA Newsletters (2357)
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7-26 October 2018
Meet Areej Masoud, a Palestinian Christian born in Bethlehem. Find out why she has travelled so far to share her stories with Australians.
The Ecumenical Accompaniment Programe in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI) is a program coordinated by the World Council of Churches that brings international volunteers to the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Volunteers come for 3 months placements as Ecumenical Accompaniers.
Become an Ecumenical Accompanier (EA) today!
Applications are now open.
World Council of Churches
Global Day of Prayer to End Famine 10 June 2018
The WCC, World Evangelical Alliance and All Africa Conference of Churches, and a coalition of other partners call us to join the Global Day of Prayer to End Famine.
Pope Francis to visit the WCC
The Papal Ecumenical Pilgrimage to the World Council of Churches will take place in Geneva on 21 June 2018.
CCA observes International AIDS Candlelight Memorial
The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), together with the Church of Christ in Thailand, held a Sunday service on 20 May 2018 at the Chang Kham Church in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Prayers, songs and personal testimonies focused on the theme ‘Reflecting on our Past, Preparing for our Future’.
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| 3 | National Reconciliation Week ends |
| 5 | World Environment Day |
| 8 | World Ocean's Day |
| 10 | Global Day of Prayer to end Famine |
| 15 | Eid-Al-Fitr: Muslim breaking of the Fast |
| 17 | National Refugee Week begins |
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"All the believers were together and had everything in common” (Acts 2:44)
As we celebrate Pentecost (Eastern and Oriental Churches on 27 May), the WCC Pentecost Greeting 2018 asks us to recall the living testimonies of those who give their lives promoting reconciliation and peace with justice in their many countries worldwide.
On 17 May 2018, the NCCA wrote to the Palestinian Ambassador, HE Izzat Salah Abdulhadi on hearing the news of the deaths that occurred on Monday 14 May 2018.
We passed on our concern and shared a prayer, taken from the Prayer for Peace with Justice in Israel/Palestine.
On Tuesday15 and Wednesday 16 May 2018, a group of 26 Sudanese and South Sudanese church leaders from across Australia came together in a National Consultation at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra, under the auspices of the NCCA.
The two day consultation culminated in the finalisation of a key statement which, assisted by DFAT, was delivered to the South Sudan peace talks in Addis Ababa the following day, Thursday 17 May.
Australian faithful to lead toward climate friendly lifestyle choices
Faithful choices for a flourishing world
The global campaign Living the Change launched its Australian chatper on May 3 2018 at a national gathering of the multi-faith Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC).
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Melbourne CBD, Saturday 2 June 2018 at 3.00 pm.
The Sisters of Sion Congregation, the Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne, through the Filipino Chaplaincy Office, have initiated an ecumenical service of solidarity.
Dignity not Destitution: Changes to Support Services for people seeking asylum
The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) supports the belief that no person lawfully residing in Australia should be forced into destitution.
Date: Thursday 5 July 10am-3.30pm
Venue: St James Hall, Level 1, 169-171 Phillip Street, Sydney CBD
The formation of young leaders is critical to the future of our churches. What does best practice look like in developing a leadership pipeline? Can we establish a learning community of those involved in youth formation / leadership initiatives?
Ration Challenge 2018
Are you moved by the Spirit of Pentecost?
Sign up now for the Ration Challenge, during Refugee Week, 17-24 June 2018.
You can make a difference by raising vital funds and sharing your experience to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis.
