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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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Position vacant
NSW Ecumenical Council
General Secretary
The NSW Ecumenical Council Executive invite applications for the position of a part-time General Secretary within the Council.
Applications close: 6.00 pm Sunday 8 December 2024.
Christmas Bowl launch 2024
75th Anniversary of Christmas Bowl
All welcome!
The launch of Christmas Bowl Appeal will mark an important milestone. Celebrate 75 Years of the Christmas Bowl – A tradition of acting for peace, together.
MELBOURNE: Sunday, 24 November 2024, 3:00 pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)
SYDNEY: Sunday, 1 December 2024, 10:00am AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)
Campaign against gender-based violence
November 25 –December 10
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence 2024
Each year, this period is used to promote awareness of the breadth and seriousness of gender violence, and encourage actions that aim to end violence against women and girls.
Holding the Light
An Ecumenical service of Lament
Holding the Light is a service to remember victims and survivors of family and domestic violence. To be held in person at Wesley Church, Melbourne, VIC and livestream.
When: Thursday 28 November, 5:30 pm AEDT
December Calendar
| December | |
| 1 | Advent begins (Western Christianity) |
| 1 | World AIDS Day |
| 3 | International Day of People with Disabilities |
| 10 | 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence – ends |
| 25 | Christmas Day – Feast of the Nativity (Western Christian) |
Reflection from the President
And will not God grant justice to his chosen ones who cry to him day and night? Will he delay long in helping them? I tell you, he will quickly grant justice to them. And yet, when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?’ Luke 18:7-8
Can I invite you to join with me in not giving up, and maintain our commitment, to pray for peace and justice as we trust in God together.
NCCA Ltd new Board members
At the NCCA Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 7 November 2024, three Directors were elected to the NCCA Board for the next three years.
The AGM included the election of Rev John Gilmore as President for a second term of three years.
Advent and Christmas Resources 2024
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.
Act for Peace
Middle East Appeal launched amid intensifying conflict
With the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, hundreds of thousands of innocent people are being forced to flee their homes.
“Families are without a home, … they desperately need medical assistance, food, and shelter.” Act for Peace CEO, Elijah Buol OAM
Safe Church Program
New Toolkit
Taking Action Against Tech-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Toolkit for Trainers and Advocates
The Toolkit equips trainers and advocates to plan and facilitate training sessions on monitoring misogyny on social media.
Publisher: WACC and World Council of Churches
World Council of Churches
In the News
Prayers for Armenia – Worldwide prayers held on 10 November.
The Council of Nicaea – preparing for the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea
Christian Conference of Asia
‘Read the Nicene Creed in an evolving context’
Participants gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia for the Tenth Congress of Asian Theologians (CATS-X), to build on the foundational work of the First Council of Nicaea in 325 AD.
Theme – “Echoes of Nicaea: Enduring Faith and Embracing Unity”.
Peace & human security webinar
Online Forum
Advancing Human Security: Pathways to a Liveable Future
Pax Christi Victoria invite you to join online.
Guest Speaker: Rev Tim Costello AO
When: Tuesday 12 November 2024, 7:30 – 9:15pm AEDT
Virtual Launch 2024 Christmas Bowl 2024
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: Tuesday 19 November 2024, 6:30 -7:30 pm AEDT (Can, Syd, Melb, Hob.)
Red mass 2024
RED Wednesday
RED Wednesday is a day to stand up for faith and freedom, and unite in prayer for those who suffer and are persecuted for their faith.
When: Wednesday, 20 November 2024 at 7.00pm
Where: Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church, Chatswood. SYDNEY NSW