NCCA Newsletters (2153)
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Military Security or Human Security? A Vision for Australia Today
It is time to rethink our past and future...to embark on a journey of renewal that is cultural, even spiritual, as well as ecological, economic and political.
When: Thursday 29 February 2024
Time: 7:00 – 8:45pm AEDT
Online screening and panel discussion
Heart of Country is a short film about First Nations connection to Country and resistance to fossil fuel and nuclear projects.
When: Wednesday 6 December, 7:00 pm to 8.15 pm AEDT. (6.30pm SA; 6pm QLD; 5.30pm NT and 4pm WA)
Where: Online on Zoom – RSVP for the link.
Shekinah
The focus of an event hosted by the Quakers
Shekinah is a Hebrew word meaning "dwelling" or "settling" and denotes the presence of God.
When: Thursday 7 December 2023, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Victorian Quaker Centre, West Melbourne VIC
Registrations open
COMMONS, COMMONALITY, COMMON GOOD
The biennial event for the Catholic social services sector - community services, health, parishes and education.
When: Wednesday 21 - Friday 23 February 2024
Where: Catholic Leadership Centre, East Melbourne VIC
Working for a world free of nuclear weapons
The joint interfaith statement to the Second Meeting of States Parties of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons has been released.
The World Council of Churches, along with 114 other organizations have endorsed the statement.
"Where there is no prophecy, the people cast off restraint, but happy are those who keep the law. "
(Proverbs 29:18)
To have a vision could be ‘spiritual’ but most often it is about an organisation and its purpose.
Full time position
Work with the World Council of Churches
Position: Programme Executive, Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation
Location: based in Geneva, Switzerland
Deadline for applications: 17 December 2023
News
- WCC demands immediate ceasefire, humanitarian corridors in Palestine and Israel
- Violence against Palestinians is rising in the West Bank
Online Liturgy
All welcome!
A ‘blessing of the bowls’ liturgy will be offered online via Zoom this year, followed by an update from Act for Peace field staff about programs that receive funding through the Christmas Bowl.
When: Wednesday 29 November 2023, 7:00 -8:00 pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)
Gifts for Peace
Give a meaningful gift this Christmas.
Struggling to know what to give this Christmas? Why not consider a Gift for Peace. As we reflect on the extraordinary gift of love and compassion that Christ has given us this Christmas season, Gifts for Peace offers a practical way to share His example with those around us.
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Raising Voices 
- Indigenous Theology Conference: Raising Our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution 5-8 February 2024, Melbourne VIC
- Watch: Dr Stan Grant Wiradjuri man and journalist speaking at the Queensland UCA Synod in October.
News
- 16Days of Activism: against gender based violence from 25 November to 10 December.
- Child Rights Impact Assessment (CRIA) tool: developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission with support from UNICEF
- International Day of People with Disability: respecting diversity and promoting equity in your church
At the NCCA Annual General Meeting on 1 November 2023, His Grace Bishop Bartholomew of Charioupolis of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese was elected as a new Director of the company.
Break the Silence Sunday – Liturgy
The Pacific Conference of Churches (PCC) offers the global community a liturgy for ‘Break the Silence Sunday’, observed the Sunday prior to November 25.
The pdf packet includes background to the commemoration, liturgical and other resources for use prior to, or during the 16Days of Activism (Nov 25 – Dec 10).
