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.
Noelene Osora
administrator
Articles By This Author
Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
Grave Concern about Nauru offshore processing – ACRT welcomes Senate Inquiry into Offshore Processing of Refugees The Australian Churches Refugee Taskforce
Prayer for Peace in the whole world
Vigil Prayer, Coptic Orthodox Church
Praying for Sudan, Gaza, Lebanon, Ukraine, Armenia, Egypt, and other troubled regions.
- Prayer For Inner Peace: (L)
Gracious God, in the quiet of this moment, we seek Your peace that surpasses all understanding. Calm the storms within our own heart, the anxiety, fear, and anger.
NCCA Annual Review
2024- 2025
NCCA General Secretary, Ms Liz Stone, has presented the NCCA Annual Review for 2024-2025. The Annual Review contains information relating to the activities and programs of the National Council of Churches in Australia.Â
2026 – Full Year Prayer Cycle with Lectionary Readings for Year A
The National Council of Churches in Australia follows the World Council of Churches prayer cycle with additional prayers for our Ecumenical partners and bible readings from the Common Lectionary.Â
February Calendar 2026
1 Â Â World Wetlands Day Â
1-7 Â World Interfaith Harmony Week | UNÂ
3   Lailat al Bara’ah | Islam Â
4 International Day of Human Fraternity | UNÂ
Praying for Iran, Iraq and Syria
Prayer of Lament
…How long, O Lord?
How long will you leave your people
in this state of weakness, this hole of wickedness?
NCCA Media Release
15 December 2025
Statement on the terror attack at Bondi Beach
The National Council of Churches in Australia (NCCA) are shocked and overwhelmed by the murderous events that happened at Bondi Beach last night on the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.
A terrible darkness descended on the festival of light and hope.
Greetings from the NCCA
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10
2025 Christmas Messages from Leaders of Christian Churches in Australia
There are competing narratives that call for our attention. Some are political, others negative, frightening and discouraging….
The Christmas narrative is strong, contrasting and builds hope and life for all. Its message remains strong and clear.
WCC Christmas message 2025
“Holy Family, Holy Faith”
Glory to God in the highest,
And peace to all people on earth.
We share the Christmas Message 2025 from the World Council of Churches
Reflection from the President
For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. (Romans 8:24-25)
Looking forward to, and planning a, celebration creates anticipation.
NCCA Office closure
The NCCA office in Sydney will be closed for the Feast of the Nativity and over the New Year.
When: 20 December 2025 to 11 January 2026
Prayer for Peace
Lord Jesus, you are awakened by the cry of your disciples on a storm- tossed sea.
Hear also our cry for help.
Pray for those in Asia affected by the recent storms and flooding
God is our refuge and our strength. An ever-present help in times of trouble. (Psalm 46.1)