Sing as One

This is a wonderful opportunity for people across many faiths to sing together in unity, friendship and togetherness.

When: Sunday 24 November, 2019 - 7:45 for 8:00 pm start
Where: St Kilda Shule, 12 Charnwood Grove, St Kilda VIC 

Former Iraqi refugee is NSW Australian of the Year

Professor Munjed Al Muderis was announced as the 2020 NSW Australian of the Year on Tuesday 5 November 2019. Dr. Munjed Al Muderis is a Professor in orthopaedic surgery, author and human rights activist. He is noted for his pioneering work on prosthetics and in particular, titanium devices 

 Media Statement 

NCCA President Bishop Philip Huggins is calling upon our National Parliamentary Leaders to work together to prevent global temperatures rising further and convene a round-table conversation with civil leaders. 

"Humankind must find a quite unprecedented and sustained level of cooperation." Says Bishop Huggins, "We urge our PM and our Leader of the Opposition to meet together and shape a way forward..."

ACRT briefing notes and Media Statement 

Briefing notes produced by the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) aim to address the misinformation and confusion being peddled by sections of the media and politicians about the Australian Government’s official processes for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia and those in offshore detention. The Taskforce also calls for medical transfer legislation to remain as it is saving lives.

A reflection for All Saints and All Souls Days 2019 by Bishop Philip Huggins

In Meg Wroe’s painting of Rublev’s Trinity, we are invited to come to the table of divine hospitality in all our uniqueness. 

ACRT briefing notes and Media Statement 

Briefing notes produced by the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT) aim to address the misinformation and confusion being peddled by sections of the media and politicians about the Australian Government’s official processes for refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia and those in offshore detention. The Taskforce also calls for medical transfer legislation to remain as it is saving lives.

Moral Discernment in the Churches - NCCA Assembly

Participants at the NCCA member Assembly on Thursday 31 October welcomed the opportunity to reflect on how our churches engage in moral discernment. In particular, when they make decisions about moral matters that are part of public discussion.

The highly successful meeting was facilitated by the NCCA Faith and Unity Commission led by Rev Dr Gerard Kelly from the Catholic Church and Rev Dr Morag Logan from the Uniting Church in Australia. 

2019 - 70th anniversary of the Christmas Bowl

Bringing water, life and light to South Sudan.

Jesus tells us that whoever follows him will have the light of life. Here on earth, we can shine his light by sharing the simple, miraculous blessings that sustain us all. Water is life. And through the Christmas Bowl, you can bring safe, life-giving water to many families in South Sudan. 

Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Melbourne and Affiliated Regions

Golden Jubilee Gala

Our Coptic brothers and sisters celebrated their golden jubilee at a formal dinner on Sunday 3 November 2019 in Maidstone, VIC. In attendance were Church leaders along with many of the faithful Coptic congregation. Bishop Philip Huggins was especially honoured to be invited to join in the celebration.