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Depart from evil, and do good;
seek peace, and pursue it. Psalm 34:14
….The role of churches and faith communities in care, supporting social cohesion, respect and in seeking peace, cannot be underestimated.
A Call to Continuous Prayer for Peace in the Middle East
"Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you." – 2 Thessalonians 3:16
“Together let us seek peace with justice.” Rev John Gilmore, NCCA President.
Friday 4 October 2024
Feast of St Francis
Closing prayer service for Season of Creation: Watch on YouTube
Anti-Poverty Week October 2024
Anti-Poverty Week (APW) in Australia is an annual event aimed at raising awareness of the causes and impacts of poverty nationwide.
The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) has developed this Resource Kit to support your involvement in APW 2024.
A Day to Act for Peace
The inaugural, A Day to Act for Peace campaign on 2 October was successful beyond imagination.
Thank you to every individual who gave generously. In just 24 hours, together we raised an incredible $126,845.
National Redress Scheme
- New website
- Territories Stolen Generations Redress Scheme
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Celebrating 100 Years of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia.
As part of the celebrations, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew will be visiting Australia from October 4 to 19 October 2024.
NCCA prays for the Archdiocese, Archbishop Makarios, and the Greek Orthodox community as they mark this special occasion.
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025
In Australia, we mark the week between Ascension and Pentecost: 1-8 June 2025.
The Reflections and Prayers for the eight days comprise ‘A Journey through the Nicene Creed’.
Resources for 2025 can be found on the WCC website.
A Catholic Response to Human Trafficking
Listen to an interview with Sr Noelene Simmons SM, of ACRATH
Sr Noelene discusses how it happens in the modern world, and what people in schools and parishes can do about it.
Prayer and Reflection
Three Taizé prayer events are planned for later in October to coincide with the Sydney visit of a Taizé Brother who will lead each session.
You are warmly invited to join any of the prayers to be held in Sydney NSW.
When: Tuesday- 22 October 2024 |Saturday- 26 October 2024 | Sunday Prayer- 27 October 2024
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“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower. He removes every branch in me that bears no fruit. Every branch that bears fruit he prunes to make it bear more fruit." John 15:1-2
….As much as we would like to keep the vine the way it is – pruning is a pathway to fruitfulness.
ACRT update on Asylum Seekers
Permanent Residence for Asylum Seekers: What’s Happening Now
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce members step in, offering vital assistance and advocating for a permanent solution.
Act for Peace in the world
September 21 marks the United Nation’s International Day of Peace.
According to Act for Peace CEO, Elijah Buol OAM, there has never been a more important time to seek peace.
Theologian in Residence
The Rev’d Rachel Taber-Hamilton will be this year’s ‘Theologian in Residence’ at St Peter’s Cathedral, North Adelaide SA
When: October 14 – 21, 2024
