MEDIA RELEASE: Monday 7 March 2022

New President Rev John Gilmore chaired his first Board meeting for the National Council of Churches in Australia on Ash Wednesday 2 March.  His opening reflection on the Churches’ season of Lent was based on Luke 9: 51-56, when Jesus “resolutely turned his face towards Jerusalem”.  

The Lenten season invites us to live with hope and not despair. 

May we find ways to express our confidence in the goodness and grace of God and so bring peace.  

• Update on Ukraine and Afghanistan – Micah Australia 
  
  
• Australians demand a more generous refugee response - The Refugee Council of Australia (RCOA)

Ukraine emergency appeal

Since 24th February, the world has been in shock at the Russian invasion of Ukraine. More than 500,000 people have fled the country seeking safety. It’s unlike anything seen in Europe since the Second World War.

Webinar

Creating Safe Spaces in Churches: responding to Domestic Violence in Faith Communities

When: Thursday 31 March, 11:00 am-12:30 pm

Celebrate International Women’s Day, Support First Nations Gender Justice

Tuesday 8 March 2022

Share the power of First Nations Women's Voices

Participate with the wider church in the call for prayers and fasting for peace.

"...to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death,

to guide our feet into the path of peace"        Luke 1:79

 O Lord, our Sovereign,

 how majestic is your name in all the earth! Psalm 8:1  

• IPCC Sixth Assessment Report: Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability

UCA Bible Study series

Going Deeper Bible Study: Week 1 out now

From the Walking Together as First and Second Peoples Circle

• Preparing for WCC 11th Assembly 2022 - Publications, resources and advice on public registration

• Seven Weeks for Water 2022 - The WCC Ecumenical Water Network invites you to use the season of Lent to reflect on God’s gift of water.