Ramadan Conversations 

You are invited to tune into the online "Ramadan Conversations" organised by Affinity. Episodes are to be broadcast live throughout Ramadan between 7-8 pm AEST

The Plight of Migrant Workers During the COVID-19 Crisis 

It is obvious COVID-19 has rendered the vulnerable much more vulnerable. There are many issues identified as a consequence of this crisis.

NCCA President reflects on Emmaus Sunday, invites us to use the Jesus Prayer and says a few words for Anzac Day.

"A time of memories, of sorrow and gratitude; a time for prayers."

The Glenburnie Program - Last week for applications

This funding program is intended to “provide resources for the churches and the community on issues relating to a just, participatory and sustainable society."

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2020. 

Current News on visa holders and asylum seekers: 

• Refugee Council of Australia - NobodyLeftBehind 
• Tasmania announces $3 million package to support visa holders
• Plants as Partners - encouraging story from Collins Street Baptist Church

Online Resources - COVID-19

The NCCA Safe Church Program has gathered resources from a variety of  agencies and organisations. These links have been added to a single page on the website and is made available for easy access to this information.

Archbishop Geoffrey Smith 

The Anglican Church of Australia has announced that Archbishop Geoffrey Smith of Adelaide has been elected as their new Primate. The new Primate took office on Tuesday 7 April 2020.

In Defense of Migrants’ Rights to Health, Livelihood and Life Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis

Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM) has released this paper as a reflection on the crisis, it's impacts to migrants, challenges posed by the crisis to grassroots organisations and advocates, as well as migration beyond the Covid19 pandemic.

_{Speak out for those who cannot speak, for the rights of all the destitute. Speak out, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy.    (Proverbs 31: 8-9)}

Colossians: An Earth Bible Commentary, An Eco-Stoic Reading.

By: Vicky Balabanski, UCA Minister; Director,Biblical Studies - Adelaide College of Divinity & Uniting College for Leadership and Theology; Senior Lecturer, Biblical Studies, Flinders University, SA.

"Vicky Balabanski’s book is brilliant; well-crafted and outstanding in scholarship: biblical studies and philosophy."  The Rev'd Dr John Littleton