If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. Now you are the body of Christ and individually members of it. (I Corinthians 12:26-27)

Within the Christian community there continues to be a difference in the ways that we express and understand our common faith. At times this can lead to a polarised outcome where one claims to be right and the other is informed that they are wrong.

Statement from the Council of Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem

The Council recently visited Taybeh, the last remaining all-Christian town in the West Bank, to stand in solidarity with the local community after attacks from Israeli settlers against them. 

"We ask for the prayers, attention, and action of the world, particularly that of Christians globally."  The Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. (John 14: 27)

We are surrounded by so much noise at the moment. It is the noise of war and conflict, the noise of competing political views, the noise of debate over right and wrong, and overwhelmingly the noise of human suffering.

Applications are invited for grant funding.

The NCCA has three funds which are now open:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Development Fund
• Ronald Wilson Ecumenical Leadership Fund
• Glenburnie Program

Past time for national Working with Children Checks system

4 July 2025

NCCA Statement : NCCA Calls for urgent implementation of national Working with Children Check system

“We cannot wait any longer when children and vulnerable people are at risk.” General Secretary Liz Stone.