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The President and Board of Directors of the National Council of Churches in Australia published a Media Release on 18 October 2016 asking for cooperation to settle the asylum seekers from Nauru and Manus Islands.
The Media release states "The continuing reports out of both places are a source of deep concern."
Dear friends
What a very full month this has been.
The visit of the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit was the first such visit since the WCC Assembly in Canberra in February 1991. Since taking up the role of General Secretary in January 2010, Dr Tveit Accompanied by his wife< Anna, and Dr Katalina Tahaaafe Williams whose role embraces migration, indigenous and multicultural ministry, Dr Tveit included visits to Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide into the packed visit.
Christian Conference of Asia: Lahore – Pastoral/Solidarity Visit October 2 – 7, 2016
“Faithful, courageous, grateful and kind”.
These are the descriptive words which capture my experience of the people we have met. Faithful and courageous, for this is a place where faith is tested by circumstances beyond people’s control. But faithful they remain.
Like the staff in the Bible Society who keep reaching out with the precious Word of God. Their plans are for expansion: New translations, better distribution. Their office is remarkably unprotected in the business district. As is the National Council of Churches in Pakistan (NCCP) Hostel, the Churches and the other offices we visited. Sometimes a sleepy guard at a flimsy gate, if that.
Jenny Johnston passed away at the Mater Hospital, Newcastle on Saturday 24 September after a long battle with cancer. The funeral service for Jenny was celebrated at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Strathfield Thursday, 29th September 2016.
Jenny was an active and passionate ecumenist serving on the NSW Ecumenical Council for thirty years. Jenny had been integral to the frequent visits to Australia of Br Ghislain and members of the Taizé community.
| OCTOBER | |
| 2 | Daylight savings begins |
| 2-4 | Rosh Hashana |
| 4 | Feast of St Francis of Assisi |
| 10 | World Mental Health Day |
| 11 | International Day of the Girl Child |
A training day of learning and sharing, facilitated by Mr Budi Thajono, Asia Pacific Coordinator for Franciscans International.
Learn about the United Nations and how to engage with them on human rights.
Date: Tuesday 8 November
Where: Mary Mackillop Place 7-11 Mount Street, North Sydney
Welcome to Australia and Settlement Services International (SSI) invites you to be part of the Walk Together 2016. To walk alongside them and the Australian community in demonstration of the spirit of inclusiveness that SSI work tirelessly to achieve.
Date: Saturday 22 October
Where: Walk from Belmore Park (Central Station) to Victoria Park (Broadway).
Anti Poverty Week was established in Australia as an expansion of the UN's annual International Anti-Poverty Day on October 17.
In 2016 Anti Poverty Week will be held from the 16th to the 22nd of October.
Calendar of Activities in 2016
Sydney’s Youth Model Interfaith Harmony, Justice & Compassion to the World
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
Martin Luther King Jr
In early September over 300 young people from diverse faith backgrounds met in Sydney for the largest interfaith event for young people in Australia. Youth PoWR (Parliament of the World’s Religions) saw youth vote on and commit to a message of common and critical concern; ‘Towards a More Compassionate & Just Society’.
A public lecture on the Future of Jewish-Catholic relations
Two scholars, Fr Philipp Renczes SJ and Rabbi Fred Morgan, will look at the latest Vatican document - The gifts and calling of God are irrevocable.
When: Sunday 30th October 2016 at 3pm to 4pm,
Where: Simonds Hall, Catholic Leadership Centre 576 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne (Cnr Hoddle Street)
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Visit of the WCC Gen Sec
Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit , General Secretary of the World Council of Churches will visit Australia this month.
From Tuesday 11 until he flies back to Geneva on Monday 17, the General Secretary will have many opportunities for public engagement in most of our Australian capital cities as his schedule permits.
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On the other two days Susan works with the PPT (Programs and Policy) team as their Performance Effectiveness Officer.
Collaborative Ministry
Collaborative Ministry is recognising the vast expertise and experiences that are involved in the area of safeguarding children, young people and the vulnerable in church contexts. It is recognising the historical achievements and persistence in this area, and the gift it is to us going forward, and it enables a wider scope of influence to build a culture of safe church.
Collaborative ministry brings denominations together to better share resources and cultivate mutual respect for one another; it draws us to work in unity for a common purpose and common goals.
