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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.

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Ecumenical International Youth Day 2026: Creating healing spaces, 13 August

Ecumenical International Youth Day 2026 with the theme of “Restore, Empower, Strengthen, Thrive,” invites young people, churches, and faith communities around the world to become active agents of healing, restoration, reconciliation, and hope.

Interfaith program brings Catholic and Muslim students together

More than 150 students from six schools across Greater Sydney gathered celebrate the conclusion of this year’s session of the Interfaith Encounters Program

Community sponsorship in Australia is entering a new phase 

When a group of Australian Jewish friends decided to support a newly-arrived Muslim family, all of their lives would change.

National Safeguarding Conference 19-21 August 2026

The conference will bring together those who carry responsibility for safeguarding across churches, agencies, and organisations associated with the church.

Domestic and Family Violence Awareness & Prevention Courses

DV-Alert Domestic and Family Violence Response Training

An Experiment in Peace Funding

The Jan de Voogd Peace Fund was a bold, time-limited experiment in funding peace building and social change. Guided by Quaker values, the Fund supported 31 projects advancing peace, justice and nonviolent action across Australia and beyond.

Calendar

Dates for your diary for August

President’s Reflection

Australians need to face up to some communal honesty. In recent weeks we have heard of a number of women murdered by their partners, or someone they know. The media reports other stories of violence and assault and so we all feel unsettled by this narrative.  

Prayer for the Holy Land

We pray for peace in the Holy Land.

NCCA Statement on Multiculturalism and Respect for Religions

In the light of the recent commentary on the nature of Australian society as multicultural or monocultural; the National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) recognises and affirms that Australia is a multicultural and multi-religious society.

NCCA grant funding for 2026-2027

The NCCA is now accepting applications for funding for First Nations initiatives and for Ecumenical initiatives.

Act for Peace is seeking new Board Directors

Act for Peace is seeking expressions of interest for additional Board Directors to help guide the organisation through its next strategic chapter.

NCCA affirms call for action for Stolen Generations

NCCA welcomes the publication of ‘From Sorry to Action – A plan to act on Bringing them home (2026-2028)’ for the Stolen Generations.

Talanoa – Decolonising Spirituality 

A Talanoa, a Pacific practice of gathering to share stories, wisdom and discuss questions and challenges was held recently in Sydney. 

Indigenous Stations of the Cross bring faith and culture together

Christian Kukatja artist Matthew Tjupurrula Gill reimagined the final journey of Jesus through Indigenous artwork and visual symbolism.