NCCA Newsletters (2153)
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest."
(Matthew 11:28)
It is impossible to not be impacted by the news images and reports from the Middle East at the moment.
News and updates
- Refugee Council of Australia: Operation Not Forgotten online briefing - Wednesday 8 November11am AEST
- Current Advocacy Actions: Petition & Letter of Support
Safeguarding news
- Department of Justice Tasmania: New interim compliance guidance resource available
- My Pictures Matter: Could your childhood photos help save a child from harm?
Gaza Update
After more than three weeks of bombing, basic water, sanitation, healthcare, and services have all been decimated. Food, water, fuel and electricity have all been cut off, jeopardising the survival of more than 2 million people in the Gaza strip.
Here’s how you can help.
Save the date - Call for papers
Talanoa Oceania facilitates the gathering of Pasifika peoples from home islands and the diaspora to share, engage, create and reflect theologically.
When/Where: 4 - 6 April 2024 at the United Theological College, Sydney, NSW.
Theme: Indigeneity: Belongings and Subversions. The call for papers closes on 31 December 2023.
Holding the Light
"Holding the Light" is an ecumenical service remembering victims and survivors of family domestic violence.
When: Thursday 30 November, 5:00 pm AEDT
Where: Wesley Uniting Church, Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC
NCCA and Act for Peace
- NCCA: opening for a Policy and Project Officer
- Act for Peace: CEO and four other positions as listed
Update
Just Community of Women and Men - Ecumenical Network of Global Advocates for Gender Justice
- 16 Days of Ecumenical Advocacy and Action to End Violence: WCC's continued commitment to end rape and violence.
Announcement
Appointment of a new General Secretary, Mr David Rose.
The NCCA welcomes David Rose and looks forward to working alongside him.
Prayers & Reflections from our ecumenical community
As we prepare for the Feast of the Nativity we share with you some reflections and resources from our members and their networks.
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"How long, LORD? Will you forget me forever?
How long will you hide your face from me?"
(Psalm 13:1)
On Hamas Israel Armed Conflict
The NCCA President, on behalf of National Church Leaders, has released a Public Statement regarding the armed conflict in Israel and Palestine.
Afghanistan and Gaza
Over the last two weeks we’ve witnessed unimaginable heartbreak.
More than 1,000 people have died and many more are missing in Western Afghanistan after three earthquakes devastated the region, reducing entire communities to rubble. And we’ve all watched on in horror at the scenes unfolding in Gaza.
Here’s how you can help.
Mandorla art prize
Australia’s most significant thematic Christian art prize with a prize pool of over $50,000.
Entries close: 13 March 2024
