Noelene Osora
February Calendar 2024
| February | |
| 1-7 | World Interfaith Harmony Week |
| 4 | International Day of Human Fraternity |
| 4 | 1939: Walk-off by Aboriginal people at Cumeragunja Mission |
| 8 | Feast Day of St Josephine Bakhita - Catholic Church |
| 12 | 1965: Anniversary of The Freedom Ride |
| 14 | Ash Wednesday - Lent begins (Western Christian Churches) |
2023 December - NCCA Media Statement
Permanent Ceasefire urgently needed to ease suffering in Gaza
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) has released a Media Statement renewing its call for peace in Gaza.
The NCCA supports the Australian Government’s call for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire.
2023 Christmas Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia
‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace, good will among people’. Luke 2:14
We are soon to celebrate God’s presence with us in the birth of Jesus ….There is such a contrast with the beauty and wonder of the Christmas story and the present-day reality of the Holy Land.
NCCA and its member churches invite you to join together and pray for peace and goodwill among people this Christmas.
Reflection from the President
This Sunday is Advent Sunday.
The first Sunday in the liturgical year. We could say to each other ‘Happy New Year’ as the Church Year begins.
Pacific Conference of Churches
12th General Assembly, Kanaky New Caledonia,
19-23 November 2023
‘DO KAMO: Khrist!
Transform us into your authentic humanity’
Safe Church Program
eSafetyCommissioner
- New research: Understanding digital parenting experiences of refugee and migrant groups
- Helping families choose safe tech gifts this holiday season
Domestic Violence
- Australia’s Christian men asked to examine attitudes and behaviour-16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
First Nations
Indigenous Theology Conference: Raising Our Tribal Voice for Justice: An Indigenous Theological Revolution
When: 5-8 February 2024,
Where: University of Divinity, Box Hill - Melbourne VIC
Act for Peace
The Christmas Bowl:
Please give hope through the Christmas Bowl today.
Gaza Update:
30 November 2023 …the team has been working on ways to provide urgent relief to people in Gaza.
Peace & human security webinar
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
Heart of Country
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.
