17 – 24 September 2017

The World Council of Churches is asking people who share the hope of justice to unite during this week to create a common international public witness.

Church organisations and congregations, all people of faith are encouraged to participate in worship services, educational events supporting peace and justice for both Israeli and Palestinian people.

Working with Children Checks - Do I need one?

YES - if you are in any leadership position, do any work or volunteering that comes into contact with children. Not only do you need a check, it needs to be current and valid.

Working with Children and Working with Vulnerable People Checks

These checks are vital for all involved in ministry to children and the vulnerable. Each state and territory has different requirements and expectations relating to who requires one. These requirements and expectations change, so it is important to ensure that you are aware of the requirements for your church community. 

It is vital to have a Code of Conduct signed by all your staff, volunteers, leaders, Ministers, Priests, and anyone involved within your church to ensure that all involved representing your church understand acceptable and unacceptable behaviour.  

For four Sundays in September we celebrate creation

1 September was proclaimed a Day of Prayer for Creation by the Orthodox in 1989 and repeated by Pope Francis in 2015.  The season takes us through to the feast of St. Francis on 4 October. Christians of all denominations and locations are invited to participate in an ecumenical Season of Creation.

Ration Challenge 2017

During Refugee Week in June, more than 14,000 people across Australia took a stand for refugees – and for that we say thank you.  

With the support of their generous sponsors, the Ration Challenge community raised over $3.2 million. The impact of their actions is being felt right now in communities all around the world. 

29 July 2017

Harmony Begins At Home

A celebration of diversity with dinner, entertainment, lucky door prizes and more.

Come together with other women from diverse backgrounds to connect and celebrate family and community harmony.Talk, dance and discuss the issues affecting women in the communities they live in.

Since our last newsletter, our activity has been diverse and enriching.

During last week, I travelled to Chiang Mai, Thailand for a regional consultation organized by the Christian Conference of Asia. Towards Revitalising the Ecumenical Movement in Asia engaged the sixty participants.

A docudrama about Muslim-Christian Peacemaking, set in the midst of the conflict of the Fifth Crusade and narrated by Jeremy Irons. It centres on the remarkable encounter between St Francis of Assisi and the Sultan of Egypt, Malik al-Kamil.

Saturday 29 July 2017 from 7.00-9.00pm

Tickets $10.00 available online

Western Sydney University Parramatta South Campus