
Noelene Osora
Holy Land news
Travelling to the Holy Land?
We encourage you to ensure your visit or tour includes stories and experiences from the local Christian population.
What are the Churches saying about US Policy?
President Trump's 'Peace and Prosperity' document comes under some intense scrutiny from Churches and Christian organisations.
Ecumenical News
World Council of Churches
“Kairos for creation” publication offers theological response to climate emergency
A new publication on eco-theologies and climate justice, entitled "Kairos for creation - Confessing hope for the earth,” has been released by a group of international theological experts who met in June 2019 in Wuppertal, Germany.
Christian Conference of Asia
Asian ecumenical leader Dr Soritua Nababan awarded ’Mesrop Mashtots’ medal by Armenian Catholicos of Cilicia
Asian ecumenical leader Dr Soritua Albert Ernest Nababan has been awarded the St Mesrop Mashtots medal by the Armenian Church Catholicos of Cilicia, His Holiness Aram I.
Interfaith News
"Religions can be part of the solution for peace, not the problem"
Abrahamic faith leaders met in Rome at the Pontifical Gregorian University in mid January to discuss practical ways of promoting peace and fraternity. The Abrahamic Faiths Initiative group united 25 religious leaders representing millions of Christian, Muslim and Jewish faithful.
December Calendar 2023
December | |
1 | World AIDS Day |
3 | International Day of People with Disabilities |
8 | Hanukkah (Judaism) |
10 | 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence - ends |
25 | Christmas Day - Feast of the Nativity (Western Christian) |
February Calendar 2020
February | |
1 | World Interfaith Harmony Week begins |
2 | World Wetlands Day |
4 | 1939: Walk-off by Aboriginal people at Cumeragunja Mission |
6 | World Day of Prayer |
6 | International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation |
8 | International Day of Prayer and Awarenss Against Human Trafficking - Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita - Catholic Church |
The Way Forward on Climate Change Policy
Media Statement
Bishop Philip Huggins, NCCA President, together with Bishop Stephen Pickard, Executive Director of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture have invited Australia’s Ambassador for the Environment, Mr Jamie Isbister, to speak at a Canberra seminar on 6 February 2020 to better inform the way forward on climate change policy.
“In charity, let us assume we are all learning together about climate change..."
Prayers for this Land Australia
Creator God,
We pray for this land, our culture, our customs,
our languages, our people and our nation....
January 26 Prayer Services 2020
#ChangeTheHeart this January 26
This January, Australian Christians are being called upon to change the heart through truth telling, action and justice.
Aboriginal Christian leader Aunty Jean Phillips, in partnership with Common Grace, has invited churches to prayer services leading up to January 26.
Climate Change Seminar and Media Statement
“Think globally; Act locally: Next Steps for Climate- Change Policy in Australia".
An evening Seminar with Mr Jamie Isbister, Australia’s Ambassador for the Environment and Bishop Philip Huggins. Followed by a question and answer session.
Date: Thursday 6 February 2020
Time: 6.00-8.00pm
Venue: Chapel of the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, cnr Blackall Street & Kings Avenue, Barton ACT