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National Council of Churches in Australia
Churches across Australia send a strong message to the PM on global day of action for peace
Tuesday, 24 September 2013 09:59
From Act for Peace, the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in AustraliaAustralians from across the country came together on Saturday to send a strong message to Prime Minister Tony Abbott to stop cuts to overseas aid on the United Nations International Day of Peace, 21 September. Act for Peace, the International aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia, coordinated the national action.
Alistair Gee, Executive Director of Act for Peace says: “On International Day of Peace we saw an overwhelming display of support for overseas aid that helps save lives. Communities took to the streets to collect signatures, held inter-faith forums and special church services to mark the day and encourage people to sign the petition calling on our government to stop cuts to the aid budget and invest in peace-building projects.”
A Negotiated Solution for Syria not Military Action
Thursday, 05 September 2013 09:48
from the National Council of Churches in AustraliaAt this crucial time, the people of Syria and the Middle East need peace not war. Weapons or military action can not bring peace to Syria is the firm conviction of Middle Eastern Church leaders meeting this week in Amman, Jordan.
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) expresses concern for the people of Syria and condemns the use of chemical weapons. “This crime needs to be investigated and the perpetrators prosecuted.” said the Reverend Tara Curlewis, NCCA general secretary. “External military intervention will only increase the suffering of the people and increase the risk of escalating sectarian violence”
Read more: A Negotiated Solution for Syria not Military Action
Statement Concerning the Recent Sad Events in the Middle East
Monday, 26 August 2013 15:23
From the Eastern Orthodox Bishops†
Heads of the Eastern Christian Churches
In Australia and New Zealand
“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.” (Matthew 5:11)
We, The Bishops and Representatives of the Eastern Churches in NSW- Australia who are gathered today, Friday 23rd of August 2013 in the Office of the Coptic Orthodox Church Diocese of Sydney, are following closely the unfortunate incidents occurring in the Middle East. We have been witnessing the wide spread targeted attacks on churches and Christians over the past few years, and which sadly have escalated to levels unknown till now.
We express our total rejection of all kinds of violence and we are deeply concerned by the spread of armed groups and dark malicious forces which are brutally attacking public entities and churches; terrorizing the civilians and destroying our original homelands. These attacks by the extremists and fanatics are unprecedented. We condemn these actions which stand against the basic notions of freedom of religion, morals, and human rights.
Read more: Statement Concerning the Recent Sad Events in the Middle East
Australian churches gear up for the International Day of Peace: a global day of action and prayer for peace
Monday, 26 August 2013 12:34
From Act for Peace, the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in AustraliaAustralian churches gear up for the International Day of Peace: a global day of action and prayer for peace
Each year, on 21 September churches across Australia and the world mark the International Day of Peace through prayer and action. Act for Peace, the international aid agency of the National Council for Churches in Australia (NCCA) is inviting churches to join this year’s action to call on our political leaders to invest in direct peace-building projects and keep their promises on the amount they spend on overseas aid.
Alistair Gee, Executive Director of Act for Peace says: “We are bringing churches together because we know that they, and their congregations, are an influential voice in Australian public life - and this is our big moment to put peace and aid on the national agenda. We’re very encouraged by the response so far with events busily being planned in churches across the country.”
Media Releases
- Churches across Australia send a strong message to the PM on global day of action for peace
- A Negotiated Solution for Syria not Military Action
- Statement Concerning the Recent Sad Events in the Middle East
- Australian churches gear up for the International Day of Peace: a global day of action and prayer for peace
- Lutheran commissioned as 7th President of the National Council of Churches
