How We Work

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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Act for Peace

Ways to act for peace this Christmas 
There is plenty to feel overwhelmed about – wars, political instability, global hunger, climate change and an unprecedented humanitarian displacement crisis.
One of the most empowering things we can do is to focus on the opportunities within our reach. 

Safe Church Program

Holding the Light Ecumenical Service, 28 November 2024
On 28 November 2024, an Ecumenical Service was held at Wesley Church in Melbourne, remembering victim-survivors of family violence.

Our Churches

The Chinese Methodist Church in Australia
The NCCA joins with the church as they celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their establishment in Australia. 
We offer a prayer “that in their growing they will continue to be responsive to God’s Spirit, blessed in their growing by our gracious God and used by Christ for the Glory of God.” Rev John Gilmore President NCCA.

Pacific Conference of Churches

Positions vacant

  • Ecumenical Enabler for Gender Justice
  • Ecumenical Animator Safe Church Ministry

Closing date for applications: 10 December 2024

Lutheran – Catholic dialogue

Milestone meeting for almost 50 year dialogue
The Australian Lutheran – Roman Catholic dialogues recently held its 200th meeting in Adelaide, South Australia. A dinner was held at the residence of Adelaide’s Catholic Archbishop Patrick O’Regan to mark the occasion.

ANZATS Conference

SAVE THE DATE
Remembering Nicaea: A Contested Legacy
This conference will held by the Australian and New Zealand Association of Theological Studies (ANZATS)
When: 1-3 July 2025, Melbourne, (venue TBC)

Nicaea 2025

SAVE THE DATE
Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order
When: 24 to 28 October 2025
Where: St Bishoy Monastery at Wadi El Natrun, near Alexandria, Egypt

January calendar 2025

January
 1 1994: Commencement of Native Title Act
 6 Epiphany – Western Christian
 7 Feast of the Nativity – Orthodox Christianity
19  Feast of Epiphany – Orthodox Christianity
26 Invasion Day/Survival Day (Australia Day)
26 1972: Establishment of Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra

Reflection from the President

If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans12:18
The need to be right or correct in relation to the other can be a barrier to unity. 

Act for Peace

Bear witness. Keep watch. Build Peace.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9
Every day, persecution and human rights abuse destroy people’s lives and fuel conflict in the Holy Land. But your presence can help prevent these injustices. 

Safe Church Program

New from the eSafetyCommissioner

  • Webinar: Communication with culturally and linguistically diverse families – Tuesday 26 November 
  • Resources in up to 28 languages
  • Esafety gift guide
  • New Online Hub for educators: Young Children in Digital Society
  • Safer Internet Day – 11 February 2025 

Care of creation

2024 Advent Calendar
Created by Sr Liz Wiemers SGS and graciously shared by Catholic Religious Australia
Advent is just around the corner – let us care for and celebrate our God-given planet.

World Council of Churches

WCC News
“Our faith calls us to foster Christian unity and proclaim God’s justice in the world.” 
 Reflects World Council of Churches (WCC) General Secretary, Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, in his report to the WCC Executive Committee

Christian Conference of Asia

Asia Regional Consultation
Gender-Based Violence and Forced Migration of Women: Towards Strengthening Gender Justice Advocacy
For three days, from the 19 to 21 November 2024, over thirty women met at the Bangkok Christian Guest House in Silom, Bangkok to explore the Church’s role in amplifying efforts to create a gender-just community that upholds women’s dignity and rights.

Thanksgiving for CTSA

You are invited to a Thanksgiving Service for the work of Churches Together SA, to be held at the end of November. 
When: Saturday 30 November 2024  at 9:30 am CSDT (ADL)
Where: St Francis Xavier Cathedral, 39 Wakefield Street, Adelaide SA