Gender

• Mandate

ORIGIN

The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) Gender Commission was formed in 2001 as a result of a decision of the Forum of the National Council of Churches in Australia. The Gender Commission grew out of the
previous NCCA Network on Women and Gender Relationships which had been established in 1996.

This Commission was established in recognition of the ongoing struggle of women and supportive men within the various church traditions and structures to develop inclusive models of community, education and ministry. The Commission has developed out of the awareness that the role and place of women in society and Church is often limited by oppressive structures.

PURPOSE

The Gender Commission will work to develop and promote effective inclusive models of Christian life within and between member churches, NCCA, Commissions and Networks and other agencies as appropriate.

THE GOSPEL OF JESUS

"...all are created in the image of God"...

• The NCCA Gender Commission is inspired by the Gospel of Jesus who recognised and honoured the role and place of women in His society.
• The Gender Commission will reflect on and discern how the Gospel message is being lived out in our member Churches.
• The Gender Commission is challenged by the Gospel of Jesus to act with dignity and wholeness in all its
  decision-making.
• The Gender Commission, empowered by the Gospel vision will encourage dialogue between Churches and act to encourage the development of justice and equality.

To read the Gender Commission's Mandate, click here.

The Members of the Commission Are:

For Further Information:

7/379 Kent St, Sydney NSW 2000
Locked Bag 199, Sydney NSW 1230
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Ph: (02) 9299 2215
Fax: (02) 9262 4514

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