World Council of Churches

Job Vacancy - Programme Executive for Ecumenical Relations

Work with the General Secretary, Deputy General Secretary for Unity and Mission, the Director of Faith and Order, Christian World Communions and ecumenical organisations.

Stationed: Geneva, Switzerland
Start: 1 March 2019
Application deadline: 30 November 2018

Myanmar Church Leader Rev Dr Yam Kho Pay mourned
The Rev. Dr. Yam Kho Pau passed away on Sunday 25 November 2018 in Yangon. He was a member of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the immediate past General Secretary of the Myanmar Baptist Convention (MBC).

CCA Consultation - Empowering Asian Women to Combat Gender Based Violence
A three-day Consultation focused on the theme ‘Transforming the World and Building Peace’ was part of a new programme initiative – Ecumenical Women’s Action against Violence (EWAAV).

Launch of 'Our Stories- Empathy and Education Leading to Action.'

'Our Stories' is about discovering and exploring the stories of refugees building a new life in Australia.

When: Tuesday 11 December 2018 6:00pm - 7:00pm 
Where: 10 Kingston Street, Richmond VIC

As we enter the final month of spring and prepare for summer we are reminded of the joys and challenges that the coming season will bring. We are buoyed with the expectation of summer holidays, lazy days at the beach and the joyous season of Advent but we also prepare for harsh summer sun and the threat of bushfires.

Bishop Huggins retired from his position as Assistant Bishop in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne in mid October 2018.

He was farewelled with much love and affection by the people of his Diocese, including Archbishop Philip Freier, Archbishop of Melbourne and national leader of the Anglican Church of Australia.

At the Annual General Meeting on 30 October 2018, The Interim General Secretary presented an Annual Review for 2017-2018 relating to the activities and programs of the National Council of Churches in Australia.

What is the spiritual connection to land for Aboriginal People in Australia?
Workshop facilitated by Gamilaroi man Charlie Trindall

Date: Saturday 10 November, 1:30-3:00pm.
Venue: Rosebank College, Five Dock, corner of Queens Road and Harris Road, NSW

Week of Living the Change celebrations

The forecasts from the recent IPCC Special Report are dire, yet like the Hebrew prophets of old, there are people in our midst calling for hope and action “for everything is possible with God.”

Improving policy, practice and public support

Early bird tickets are now available

When: 19-20 February 2019
Where: University of South Australia, City West Campus, Adelaide, SA