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Ecumenical Studies
SA - Receptive Ecumenism Mini-Conference
Leaning into the Spirit: discernment, decision-making and reception
When: Saturday 28 July 2018, 9am-4pm
Where: Catholic Education SA, 116 George Street, Thebarton SA
QLD - Looking Beyond Division
Introduction to Ecumenism: A Five Day Spring School in Brisbane
When: Monday 24 – Friday 28 September 2018
Where: Australian Catholic University, 100 Nudgee Rd Banyo QLD
Australians attend Ecumenical Youth Assembly in Indonesia
On 6-13 April 2018, over 350 young people from 23 countries across Asia attended the Asian Ecumenical Youth Assembly (AEYA). Organised by the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA), the Assembly brought together representatives from over 100 churches, denominations, and ecumenical councils in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia to inspire and engage, bringing God’s Light and Truth to our world.
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| 13 | Asia Sunday - Christian Conference of Asia | |
| 13-20 | Week of Prayer for Christian Unity | |
| 15 | Ramadan begins | |
| 20 | Pentecost (Western Christian) | |
| 26 | National Sorry Day | |
| 27 | National Reconciliaton Week begins |
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| 27 | Pentecost (Eastern and Orthodox Christian) | |
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Dear Friends
“Peace be with you” (John 20:19).
At the recent NCCA Assembly in Melbourne, focused on the Recommendations of the Royal Commission, it was as plain as day that the NCCA must offer what support we can to member Churches so that we implement the recommendations perfectly.
Ecumenical Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
An Ecumenical Worship Service will be held in the Chapel at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Canberra on Sunday 13 May, at 6.00pm. Dr Sang Chang will be the preacher.
Ecumenical Roundtable to mark 70 Years of WCC
Hosted by the Centre for Ecumenical Studies, part of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, with the theme - We intend to stay together: 70 years of the WCC.
“Your right hand, O Lord, glorious in power"
(cf. Exodus 15.6)
13 – 20 May 2018
In 2018 the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Australia will be observed in the week between Ascension and Pentecost.
Resources are now available.
Invitation for Symposium presentations:
St Irenaeus of Lyons - History, Theology & Significance of Apologists
The 8th Patristic Symposium will be held at St Andrew’s Theological College, Sydney from Friday 24 August to Saturday 25 August 2018.
Welcome to AVECA as a Network of the NCCA.
This allows for the practical engagement of the Churches with Federal and State governments and community and raises the value and importance of spiritual care in community recovery.
Ration Challenge 2018
Are you up for the challenge?
Sign up now for the Challenge, 17-24 June 2018.
You can make a difference by raising vital funds and sharing your experience to raise awareness of the refugee crisis.
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The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT)
Refugee groups are pushing for a new community-sponsored resettlement program which they hope could allow up to 10,000 more people to call Australia home. ARCT are proud to be a part of this call.
World Council of Churches
16 April Media Release - WCC call for immediate ceasefire in Syria
WCC urges community to find a way to break the cycle of violence
Reminder Job Vacancies - Applications close Monday 30 April 2018.
1. Director of Commission on World Mission and Evangelism
2. Programme Executive for Spiritual Life and Faith and Order
Is a Just Peace possible?
Pax Christi Victoria invites you and friends to an online Zoom Forum - Palestine: A Turning Point?
When: Sunday 18 October 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Faith Leaders call for coal mine to be abandoned
Over 50 faith leaders have signed a joint letter asking Gautam Adani to abandon the proposed coal mine in North Queensland. This initiative was organised by Australian Religious Response to Climate Change(ARRCC).
