NCCA Newsletters (2357)
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Manus Island
Let us pray for the asylum seekers and refugees that remain in the detention centre.
Sutherland Springs, Texas
Let us pray for the people of the Wilson County community, grieving for the loss of loved ones after a gunman open fired on worshippers in the First Baptist Church.
Antiochian Church of Australia
Metropolitan Elected
We rejoice with the Antiochian Church as Archimandrite Basilios Kodseie elected as metropolitan of the Diocese of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania.
The Antiochian Holy Synod, held in St. Elias Showaya monastery 4 October, 2017 elected Archimandrite Basilios (Qoudsia) as a metropolitan of the Australia, New Zeland and Oceania Diocese.
A Service for the Women's and Children's Hospital
Adelaide, SA
Tuesday 21 November 2017
7pm, St Peter's Cathedral, King William Road, North Adelaide
Together in Hope
Commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
The celebration was held last Tuesday, 31 October 2017, Adelaide City, SA
For those that attended it was a very inspiring day of events, full of hope and promise for the future.
Bringing hope and healing to the world through the Christmas Bowl
For many refugees, access to basic healthcare is incredibly difficult.
This was especially true for Achala as she was diagnosed with leukaemia at just eight years old. Help seemed nearly impossible.
Safe Ministry tip
Q:Do I really have to fill in the sign in sheet, every time?
A: Yes, because nothing is more important than safety.
Parents and carers should complete a sign in sheet every time they drop their child off at crèche or Sunday School or other children’s ministry.
Beverley Anne Hicks 30 September 2017
Beverley passed away, aged 89 years.
Affectionately known as Bev, she worked alongside her husband Kevin, in the areas of Ecumenism, Interfaith Relations and Inter-church Families.
National Coordinator
NCCA Safe Church Program
The National Council of Churches in Australia are looking for someone to fill this full time permanent position.
The role will be based in either Sydney or Melbourne CBD.
Applications close: Tuesday 14 November 2017
The Safe Church Program is an initiative of the NCCA and consists of the Safe Church Training Agreement (SCTA), Safe Church Network, and the Safe as Churches? Conferences.
Iranian Baha'i leader released in Tehran
We rejoice with our friends of The Australian Baha’i Community in the news of the release of Mrs Fariba Kamalabadi.
Mrs Kamalabadi, a Baha’i leader, has been imprisoned in Evin Prison, Tehran since her arrest on 14 May 2008.
| November | |
| 1 | All Saints Day |
| 11 | Rememberance Day |
| 16 | International Day for Tolerance |
| 20 | Universal Children's Day |
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During the past week, I enjoyed the privilege of participating in the Asia Mission Conference organized by the Christian Conference of Asia. Between 400 and 600 people attended the five-day conference which included a celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the Christian Conference of Asia.
Somalia
Let us pray for the victims, their families, friends and people affected by the bombings in Mogadishu on Saturday 14 October.
Coptic Church in Egypt
Let us pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Egypt facing increased violence and persecution.
Unite in support of adult survivors of childhood trauma
Interfaith Prayers at Pitt Street Uniting Church, 264 Pitt St, Sydney NSW
3pm Sunday, October 22, 2017
Pitt Street Uniting Church will be holding a now annual service in honour of Blue Knot Day 2017, drawing from the multi-faith communities of the Greater Sydney region.
Panel discussion
You are invited to attend this discussion on Voluntary Assisted Dying, presented by the Council of Christians and Jews (Victoria).
3:00pm, Sunday 29 October 2017.
Eva Besen Centre at the National Council of Jewish Women of Australia (Vic)
