How We Work
The NCCA gathers together Churches and Christian communities which confess the Lord Jesus Christ as God and Saviour according to the Scriptures. We commit to deepen our relationship with each other and to work together towards the fulfilment of common witness, proclamation and service, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) and the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT), in a joint submission to the Senate Inquiry into Offshore Processing and Resettlement Arrangements, are highly critical of the scheme which is “ill-conceived” and “appears to squander government revenue”.
President’s Reflection
“When the days drew near for him to be taken up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem” (Luke 9:51, NRSV).
This past week we entered the season of Lent. Ash from the burned Palm Sunday leaves were used on Ash Wednesday to make the sign of the cross on the foreheads of worshippers. Lent is a ‘turning point’ season in the Church year.
Prayer
This week’s prayer is shared by Act for Peace from local partner, the National Council of Churches in the Philippines.
NCCA calls for public apology for treatment of Muslim worshippers
The NCCA Board has written to NSW Premier Chris Minns to express deep displeasure with the actions of NSW police against Muslims at prayer near a protest gathering on Monday, 9th February.
Submission to the Senate Inquiry into Offshore Processing and Resettlement Arrangements
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) and the Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce (ACRT), in a joint submission to the Senate Inquiry into Offshore Processing and Resettlement Arrangements, are highly critical of the scheme which is “ill-conceived” and “appears to squander government revenue”.
Community Support for Refugees – grants available
The Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) gives everyday Australians the opportunity to play a direct, practical role in welcoming refugees and supporting them to rebuild their lives in Australia.
Walking the Talk in Bangkok
Act for Peace believes in development that centres on longterm partnerships and addressing displacement through community based solutions.
Our Ways – Strong Ways – Our Voices was officially launched at Parliament House
Our Ways – Strong Ways – Our Voices: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Plan to End Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence 2026–2036 launched.
Indigenous power, church, and political presence: WCC Indigenous Peoples Network
Indigenous power, church, and political presence: WCC Indigenous Peoples Network meet.
Fossil Fuel Treaty
Campaign for a Fossil Fuel Treaty
How can young leaders bridge faith and climate action?
New programme for young adults to respond to the climate and economic crises affecting vulnerable communities globally, linking care for creation with care for people.
Women’s Insights into Safeguarding Efforts in the Catholic Church
Call for Women’s insights into safeguarding efforts in the Catholic Church.
No Nuclear Weapons in Australia – new Declaration
Dangerous developments with nuclear weapons must be resisted strongly across Australian civil society.
Peace Begins at Home – International Online Mega Meeting
Rotary’s Peace Begins at Home – International Online Mega Meeting
Pope Leo to visit Australia in 2028
Pope Leo XIV will visit Sydney in the spring of 2028 to preside over the International Eucharistic Congress.