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15 - 21 October 2017
Less than one month left to organise your event.
Reduce poverty and hardship by taking part in an activity organised by others or organise an activity yourself.
Activities such as conferences, seminars, forums, performances, media events etc are always great. Maybe even invite your local MP or Mayor to attend.
NMYC 2017 is less than a month away
Sea World Resort, Gold Coast
9-11 October 2017
Tickets can be booked online.
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: Sunday 1 October 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.
Lutheran and Catholic Churches in Australia
On the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
Unity is the gift of God - John 17:21
Bishop John Henderson of the Lutheran Church of Australia and Archbishop Christopher Prowse on behalf of the Australian Catholic Bishops’ Conference have released a joint statement on the occasion of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation.
World Council of Churches
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018 Theme Announced
"Your Right Hand, O Lord, Glorious in Power" (Exodus 15:6)
All books given away freely
The National Council of Churches in Australia has a range of Ecumenical books which we would like to give away. We have over 120 titles to choose from, many with multiple copies. There is bound to be something in our Library that will be of interest.
Dear friends
Considered by Australians to be the first day of Spring, although many would prefer to identify the spring equinox as such, 1st September has been named as a day of prayer for creation. The Ecumenical Patriarch has called for prayer on this day since 1989. Pope Francis has joined with him over several years in inviting all to join in prayer for our earth.
Archbishop Kay Goldsworthy
The Anglican Church of Australia has elected their first woman to the role of Archbishop. The Right Reverend Kay Goldsworthy AO, Bishop of Gippsland is to become the new Archbishop of Perth.
Houston, Texas; Mumbai, India; Freetown, Sierra Leone
Let us pray for the people in these places, after extreme weather brings devastation to these cities.
‘I’m Prepared’ Program
Let us pray for this program helping refugees return home, from India back to Sri Lanka and from Thailand back to Myanmar.
Leaning into the Spirit
Monday 6 – Thursday 9 November 2017.
University House, Australian National University, Canberra.
For Registrations and conference details visit the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture website.
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In September we celebrate 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.
15 - 21 October 2017
Only one month left to organise your event.
Reduce poverty and hardship by taking part in an activity organised by others or organise an activity yourself.
Activities such as conferences, seminars, forums, performances, media events etc are always great. Maybe even invite your local MP or Mayor to attend.
How do we respond to Ladato Si’?
Everyone is invited to participate in the Laudato Si’ Advanced Animator Program.
9 -12 October 2017Benedictine Monastery, New Norcia WA
Preparations for the 2017 Christmas Bowl have begun. The difference your Christmas Bowl gift made last year is remarkable.
Did you know that you helped to create a climate of compassion for refugees in Australia by supporting the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT), an Act for Peace initiative?
