World Council of Churches

WCC Calls for release of archbishops of Aleppo
The World Council of Churches Central Committee issued a statement reiterating its grave concern regarding the alarming and rapidly deteriorating situation of Christians in the Middle East. 

South Sudanese churches welcome top leader’s agreement, but warn conflict has expanded
The signing of a permanent ceasefire agreement by the main rivals has been welcomed by South Sudanese churches.

Abraham Conference 2018 - Parramatta NSW 

Pillars of Peace - Jews, Christians and Muslims working together - Sunday 5 August, Parramatta NSW

Don’t miss out on this premier Abrahamic interfaith event in Sydney - book your tickets now!

Panel discussion -  “Islam in a secular Society: Individualism vs Communitarianism”, 6-8pm Tuesday 31 July 2018
Many Muslims now live as citizens in Western secular societies where there is a separation of religion from the state.

JMCA Winter Conference - "Listening to God and to each other: Prayer and Dialogue”, Sunday 29-Monday 30 July 2018
Explore the meaning of prayer and learn the skills we need to listen to one another with respect.

Annual Sr Shirley Sedawie Oration, 6pm Sunday 5 August 2018
"The Contribution of Jewish-Christian Dialogue in a World of Fundamentalism and Political Extremism" by Rev’d Dr Michael Trainor AM

On the 70th Anniversary of the World Council of Churches

Gracious God,

Thank you for your Providence, always giving us enough light for our next step.
Along the way, these 70 years, we have discerned, you want us to be a sign of the coming unity of our whole human family.

NCCA President responds to US withdrawal of UNHRC

20 June 2018

Bishop Philip Huggins, NCCA President, reflects on his time with the UN Commission on Human Rights last year and laments the withdrawal of the United States from the UN Human Rights Council.

The Australian Refugee Action Network (ARAN) invites registrations from people of faith to attend the 2nd National Conference.

The conference is open to anyone interested in refugee activism and advocacy.

When: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 July
Where: ANMF Building 535 Elizabeth Street Melbourne VIC

1 May 2018

The Australian Catholic Social Justice Council (ACSJC) have released A Pastoral Letter for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker titled A Fair Day's Pay - For the dignity of workers and the good of all. The Pastoral Letter is available online from the ACSJC.  

Australian Research Theology Foundation Inc. (ARTFinc)

Funding applications for religious and educational projects within Australia are welcomed by ARTFinc for projects in the Church in 2018-2019. Themes can range from academic theology to Christian education at the grassroots.

Applications close: 30 June 2018 

Ration Challenge 2018

Thank you to all who participated and made this year's challenge a big success You are amazing!  

You have raised over $2.5 million together to show refugees you are with them and not against them.