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WCC General Secretary Recalls Anti-apartheid Movement
Thursday, 12 January 2012 17:12
WCC NewsIn his sermon at the chapel of Ecumenical Centre in Geneva on 9 January, the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit paid respect to the anti–apartheid movement in South Africa, which was born in a church, one hundred years ago.
Tveit was referring to the 100th anniversary of the African National Congress (ANC) on 8 January, founded in 1912 at the Waaihoek Wesleyan Church.
The ANC is currently South Africa’s ruling political party, and has its roots in the liberation movement formed by Christian pastors and civil society actors to challenge racial segregation among the South African people.
Read more: WCC General Secretary Recalls Anti-apartheid Movement
Just peace, prayer and a common witness keep church relevant
Thursday, 12 January 2012 16:44
WCC NewsThe dramatic events of 2011 brought an increased focus on the relevance of the church in pursuing just peace, said Rev. Dr Olav Fykse Tveit, general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) this week in Geneva.
The freedom movements of the Arab Spring, the continued financial crisis; heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula and a rash of natural disasters have all made for a tumultuous start and finish to the year.
“Many things have changed, such as with the Arab Spring in the Middle East and North Africa, which led to strong rising up of ordinary people and their request for justice and peace,” said Tveit during an interview in which he reflected on the past year and role of the church in just peace. “They also ask for democracy, protection of human dignity, human rights and human values so they can live together with justice and peace.”
Read more: Just peace, prayer and a common witness keep church relevant
WCC Christmas Message 2011
Tuesday, 20 December 2011 08:35
from the World Council of Churches General Secretary
For the grace of God that bringeth salvationhath appeared to all.
Titus 2:11, KJV
Grace to you and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. May the appearance of the gracious salvation of the Triune God enlighten our hearts, minds and spirits in this joyous season.
New Testament accounts of the advent and nativity of Jesus stress the all-encompassing nature of the Christ event. Without reservation, the Biblical text says that God’s grace appears to all, offering the promise of forgiveness, healing and reconciliation with God in heaven and with our neighbours on earth.Positions Vacant Administration and Finance
Monday, 14 February 2011 12:24
The NCCA is inviting applications for the positions of:
- Finance Officer
- Administration Officer
- Administration Assistant.
Christmas from Jerusalem
Friday, 17 December 2010 00:00
The Churches of Jerusalem need our support. The 2010 Christmas message from the heads of Jerusalem Churches speaks to the world of peace at a time when it is becoming increasingly difficult to travel between Bethlehem and Jerusalem in this troubled land. Keep the Palestinian Churches in your prayers this Christmas.
"... Peace continues to elude the world our Lord was born to save. ..."
"We believe that hope for peace and reconciliation requires our active participation as people of faith. For hope to remain alive in the hearts of the faithful, we must take an active role in bringing hope for peace into reality. To this end, we want to inform you that the Heads of Churches take a serious role in building bridges of peace and reconciliation through our participation in the Council of Religious Institutions of the Holy Land."
Read more: full Christmas Message of the Heads of Churches of Jerusalem
Disarmament Week
Monday, 11 October 2010 00:00
Sunday 24 - Saturday 30 October
For one week starting on 24 October 2010, people will unite globally for disarmament. Disarmament is the act of reducing, limiting or abolishing weapons. This week, Act for Peace, the international aid agency of the NCCA, asks you to help increase momentum in Australia to speed up disarmament for a safer world.
Welcome!!
Tuesday, 27 July 2010 14:41
Our Newest Member Churches
The National Council of Churches in Australia is delighted to welcome two new member Churches to the ecumenical movement.
At the recent 7th National Forum the Churches agreed to accept the applications of the Serbian Orthodox Church and St Thomas Indian Orthodox Church into the membership of the NCCA.
A Successful Forum
Wednesday, 14 July 2010 00:00
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Thank you to everyone who helped to make the 7th National Forum of the NCCA a success.
View the Working Papers at clicking here.
Stories and photos will be up on the website by the 31st of July!
7th National Forum
Saturday, 19 June 2010 00:00
National Council of Churches in Australia
9-13 July 2010
Rydges, Capital Hill Canberra
An exciting program for the 7th National Forum is in the planning. Visitors are welcome, but you must register and pay the registration fee.
We look forward to greeting the 2010 Delegates from our member Churches. National member Church offices will notify official representatives. Download the Working Papers in preparation. No need to print them as a full set of hard copy papers will be on its way to registered Delegates, Observers and Visitors before the start of the Forum.
For more information go to the web pages of the 7th National Forum.
Pray for Gaza and the West Bank
Thursday, 03 June 2010 00:00
The international community is playing an important role in disceminating information. Act for Peace, the international aid agency of the National Council of Churches in Australia, has already distributed the attached flyer to interested persons.
At this time, as we close another World Week for Peace in Palestine and Israel you are asked to pray, to reflect upon the document A Moment of Truth and help us work to support Palestinians and Israelis who are working to bring about a just and lasting peace.
If you have not received a flyer, please, download it now!
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