Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) 2019

The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) invites applications for the annual session of the Asian Ecumenical Institute (AEI) – 2019, which will be held from 1 to 30 July,2019 at the CCA Headquarters in Payap University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The theme of AEI 2019 is ‘Ecumenical Pilgrimage of Struggle for Peace with Justice in Asia’.

‘Passing on the Light’ is a ceremony that participants in the EAPPI program, (Ecumenical Accompaniment Program in Palestine and Israel) partake in when one team of Ecumenical Accompaniers (EAs) hands over to the next team. It is a symbolic affirmation of the role the outgoing team played in the Holy Land and the hope they carry with them to their countries of origin. By receiving the light the new team agrees to walk in the light with the people of Palestine and Israel, offering kindness, hope, patience and love.

Palm Sunday recalls Jesus' somewhat solitary walk.

There is much shouting of hosannas and waving of hands but no real understanding of what is going on. Life, death and eternity are being integrated. That is what is going on.

Archbishop Stylianos Harakanikis

Our condolences are with our brothers and sisters in Christ of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia and New Zealand. Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia and Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Archbishop Stylianos Harkianakis passed away on Monday evening 25 March aged 84.

Round 4 funding increased for religious organisations

The Australian Government has increased funding for the upcoming round of grants from the Safer Communities Fund to increase security at their premises. Fifty five million dollars has now been prioritised for religious schools, places of religious worship and religious assembly.

Applications close: 4 April 2019 5:00 pm AEDT

The Glenburnie Program

This funding program takes its name from a property in Western Australia. Funding from this 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 2019. 

Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Roundtable

Online registration now open
When: 2 May 2019
Where: Barbara Dowling Room, Chapter House, 209 Flinders Lane Melbourne, Anglican Diocese of Melbourne

Churches need to be equipped with appropriate and effective ways to identify, prevent and respond to domestic and family violence. 

Procurement Fundamentals

The workshop is designed for anyone who has a need to understand and/or manage supply chains and wants to make a difference in eradicating modern day slavery.

Sydney:  16 April 2019 8.30 am to 4.30 PM
Venue: TBA upon registration

Australian Student Christian Movement (ASCM) 

Meet old and new friends, share ideas, share lunch together and talk about solutions to some of the world’s big problems, combining the wisdom of experience with the enthusiasm of youth.

Date:  Saturday 13 July 2019
Time:  9.00 am to 5.00 PM
Venue: Holy Cross Anglican Church, Hackett, Canberra ACT